Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

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
 
Cost:
 See our Undergraduate study costs website
 
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

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus

18 credit points of subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. Recommended:

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

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

Plus

Select two subject (6 credit points) from:

BZ2420:03 Genetics for Biology

BZ2440:03 Ecology and Conservation

ZL2005:03 Invertebrate Zoology

ZL2008:03 Animal Adaptation to Environmental Change

Plus

15 credit points of subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. Recommended:

Any subjects not already selected from the above list; any level 2 BC, BT, BZ, EV or MB subjects.

Level 3

Select four subjects (12 credit points) from:

BZ3000:03 Projects in Biology

BZ3212:03Tropical Wetlands Ecology and Management

BZ3215:03 Conservation Biology

BZ3220:03 Rainforest Populations and Communities

BZ3400:03 Population and Community Ecology

BZ3420:03 Tropical Ecosystems and Climate Change

BZ3450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics

ZL3026:03 Animal Behaviour

ZL3061:03 Topics in Animal Behaviour

ZL3203:03 The Australian Vertebrate Fauna

ZL3205:03 Wildlife Ecology and Management

Plus

12 credit points of subjects satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science. Recommended:

Any subjects 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)

ZL4001:12 Zoology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

ZL4002:12 Zoology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

Career Opportunities

Zooligists work in ecological, educational and conservation related fields including national park management, faunal assessment and species conservation, pest and disease control, university teaching and research, museum collecting and research in zoos and as self-employed consultants.

Practical Experience

JCU houses many national research bodies, with the following closely linked to the School of Marine and Tropical Biology:

Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research

Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Ecology

Marine and Tropical Science Research Facility

Many staff and students work jointly in these centres. The School also has links with Cooperative Research Centres for Tropical Savannas, Great Barrier Reef, Sugar, Estuaries and Aquaculture. Through links with such bodies, students and staff gain valuable practical and research experience, and can access to cutting-edge analytical technologies.

Special Facilities

James Cook University is a remarkable place to study zoology. The School of Marine and Tropical Biology is well equipped to make the most of its ready access to the superb richness of the tropical fauna and diverse environments - reef to rainforest, mangrove to mulga, and wetlands to savanna. We have modern laboratories and field stations in a variety of habitats.

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