Bachelor of Science (Ecology)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Chemistry and Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville, Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Level 1

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus

15 credit points of subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences

CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

Any level 1 CH, CP, CU, EA, EV, MA or MB subjects.

Level 2

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

BZ2440:03 Ecology and Conservation

Select three subjects (9 credit points) from:

BT2240:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments (Townsville)

BT2400:03 Flowering Plant Diversity

BZ2420:03 Genetics for Biology

BZ2470:03 Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology of Plants

ZL2005:03 Invertebrate Zoology (Townsville)

ZL2008:03 Animal Adaptation to Environmental Change

Plus

9 credit points of subjects. The following are recommended:

Any subject not already selected from the above list:

Any level 2 BC, BT, BZ, EV, MB or ZL subjects.

AG2004:03 Soils for Plant and Animal Production

EA2006:03 Hydrology

Level 3

Select three subjects (9 credit points) from:

BT3010:03 Biology of Plant Survival (Townsville)

BT3400:03 Tropical Flora of Australia

BZ3210:03 Rainforest Ecosystems (Townsville)

BZ3212:03 Tropical Wetlands Ecology and Management

BZ3420:03 Tropical Ecosystems and Climate Change (Cairns)

And three subjects (9 credit points) from:

BZ3215:03 Conservation Biology

BZ3220:03 Rainforest Populations and Communities (Townsville)

BZ3400:03 Population and Community Ecology (Cairns)

BZ3450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics

ZL3203:03 The Australian Vertebrate Fauna

ZL3205:03 Wildlife Ecology and Management (Townsville)

Plus

6 credit points of subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. The following are recommended:

Any subject not already selected from the above list;

Any level 3 BC, BS, BT, BZ, EV, MB or ZL subjects.

Honours

Level 4 - Honours students only

BT4001:12 Botany Honours (Part 1 of 2)

BT4002:12 Botany Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

BZ4001:12 Botany/Zoology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

BZ4002:12 Botany/Zoology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

or

ZL4001:12 Zoology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

ZL4002:12 Zoology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

Career Opportunities

Ecologists are employed as researchers, academics, teachers, environmental assessors and consultants in universities, research organisations, government agencies and environmental consultancy firms. Research ecologists, after further study, observe and experiment in laboratories and natural habitats, analyse data, and synthesise information to better understand ecological interactions.

Professional Recognition

Graduates can apply for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia.

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