Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Ecology and Conservation Biology Major
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL10202 Genes, Cells & Evolution | BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major. |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
[ BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design OR BIOL2106 Advanced Biostatistics ] | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only.
|
[ BIOL2010 Ecology OR BIOL29101 Advanced Ecology ] | |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL20152 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Students are required to complete at least one field trip course: BIOL2015, BIOL3016 or BIOL3030.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOL30161 Outback Ecology Field Studies | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL3310 Macroecology & Biogeography | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL3236 Climate Change Biology |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| BIOL3370 Animal-Plant Interactions | BIOL3300 Functional Ecology |
| Research Project6 | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective7 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective7 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete at least one field trip course; BIOL2015, BIOL3016 or BIOL3030.
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Course offered from Semester 1, 2022.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: BIOL39333,4, SCIE32404 or SCIE32415
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.