Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Conservation Biology Extended Major
Ecology and Conservation Biology is available as a minor, major and extended 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
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
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) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| 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 6 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc 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 BIOL2910 Advanced Ecology | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 6 units | |
| BIOL20151 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| BIOL2203 Plant Biology | |
BIOL2204 Zoology or BIOL2904 Advanced Zoology | |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
| Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended courses: BIOL2202 Genetics BIOL2205 Insect Science |
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300
- 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 10 to 12 units | |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | BIOL32151 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| ENVM3115 Climate Change & Environmental Management | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
| SCIE3360 Data Science for Life and Environmental Scientists | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| BIOL33001 Functional Ecology | |
| Research elective courses - choose 0 to 2 units | |
| SCIE3121 Research Project I | SCIE3122 Research Project II |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended course: BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
|
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- 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.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| 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 6 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc 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 | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| BIOL2010 Ecology | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 6 units | |
| BIOL20151 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| BIOL2203 Plant Biology | |
| BIOL2204 Zoology | |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
| Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended courses: BIOL2202 Genetics BIOL2205 Insect Science |
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300
- 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 12 units | |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | BIOL32151 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
ENVM3115 Climate Change & Environmental Management | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| Research Project3 | BIOL33001 Functional Ecology |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended course: BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
|
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32404, SCIE32415
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.
- From 2023 BIOL3370 discontinued and replaced with BIOL3201 Plant Diseases.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| 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 6 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc 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 | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| BIOL2010 Ecology | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 6 units | |
| BIOL20151 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| BIOL2203 Plant Biology | |
| BIOL2204 Zoology | |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
| Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended courses: BIOL2202 Genetics BIOL2205 Insect Science |
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030 or BIOL3215 (and BIOL3300 from 2023).
- 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
Note: Level 3 electives have changes from 2023.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for major - choose 12 units | |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL3310 Macroecology & Biogeography | BIOL32151 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
BIOL33707 Animal-Plant Interactions (course discontinued from 2023, replaced with BIOL3201) | BIOL3236 Climate Change Biology |
| Research Project3 | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| BIOL3300 Functional Ecology | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. Recommended course: BIOL3209 Biodiversity & Systematics | Program elective or general elective6 Refer to BSc course list for course selection.
|
Additional Information:
- Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030 or BIOL3215 (and BIOL3300 from 2023).
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32404, SCIE32415
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.
- From 2023 BIOL3370 discontinued and replaced with BIOL3201 Plant Diseases.