Bachelor of Science
Edith Cowan University
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Campus location
Joondalup, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
6 semesters
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Provides high-quality studies in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. Students take introductory science and mathematics units and select two majors relevant to their interests and aspirations.
Four course-level electives allow flexibility, the capacity to undertake overseas study or to enrol in specific humanities units that contribute to the eligibility for entry to a postgraduate teacher education course.
Students studying on the South West (Bunbury) campus undertake a specified set of core units and both the Conservation Biology and Environmental Management majors. Units undertaken on the South West (Bunbury) campus will be delivered as a series of lecture or laboratory intensives, supported by technology-enhanced learning and digital content
Majors you can study in this course
- Addiction Studies
- Applied Chemistry
- Aviation
- Biological Sciences
- Computer Science
- Conservation Biology
- Data Science
- Environmental Management
- Health Promotion
- Human Biology
- Marine and Freshwater Science
- Mathematics
- Nutrition
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Physics
- Sports Science
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Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup, South West
Course Structure
Students are required to complete 4 Core units, two 8-unit Majors, plus an approved combination of 4 Elective units (note the information on Work Integrated Learning Placements below before selecting Elective units). A maximum of 12 units at Level 1000 is permitted, and a minimum of 4 units at Level 3000 must be completed. Core units: It is recommended that the four Core units are completed within the first four semesters of study. Elective units: Students intending to seek admission to professional postgraduate courses such as Education must consult the Course Coordinator before selecting their 4 course-level electives. Elective units may be chosen from anywhere within the University. Note: Students applying for the Work Integrated Learning Placement option will undertake CSI3345 in place of the 4 Elective units.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SCI1182 | Case Studies in Science | 15 |
SCI1125 | Professional Science Essentials | 15 |
MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
Plus 1 unit from: | ||
SCI1187 ^ | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
SCI1183 ^ | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 |
SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
SCP1132 ^ | Introduction to Physics | 15 |
SCP1134 ^ | Foundations of Physics | 15 |
Note 1: MAT1114 may be substituted with another approved mathematics unit.
Note 2: Students wishing to take a chemistry unit as their CORE OPTION who have successfully completed ATAR Chemistry should take SCC1111 General Chemistry instead.
Note 3: Students wishing to take a physics unit as their CORE OPTION who have successfully completed ATAR Physics should take SCP1111 Physics of Motion or SCP1112 Waves and Electricity.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
Unit from Major | x 8 | 120 |
Unit from Major | x 8 (Second Major) | 120 |
For students who are NOT undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement | ||
Elective Unit | x 4 | 60 |
For students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement | ||
CSI3345 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
Note: Students should select their Majors in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Where a Core unit occurs in one or both Majors, or where units appear in both Majors, students will be required to discuss their unit selection with the Course Coordinator.
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical science situations.
- Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Demonstrate a global outlook on scientific knowledge.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
- Think creatively to generate solutions/responses to scientific questions.
- Think critically to analyse, construct field or experimental approaches and interpret results to complex scientific problems.
- Use experimental and digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values, including Indigenous cultural competence.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science have a diverse range of career opportunities spanning across biological or environmental sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computing, security and nutrition. The unique structure of this degree enables students to specialise in two science discipline areas, preparing them to meet the current cross-disciplinary demands of the job market. Students benefit from a learning environment inspired by world-class research academics with strong industry and government links.
Possible future job titles
Environmental/Scientific Consultant, Conservation Officer, IT Consultant, Nature Conservationist, Analytical Chemist, Marine Biologist, Ecologist, Data Analyst, Physicist, Biodiversity Manager.