Bachelor of Science - Ecology and Conservation Biology 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.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
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
Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300.
| 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 course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL20151 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| Elective courses - choose 10 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 BIOL2203 Plant Biology 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
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030, BIOL3215 or BIOL3300.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | BIOL32151 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
BIOL3201 Plant Diseases | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
| BIOL3211 Ecology & Evolution of Marine Invertebrates | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
| ENVM3115 Climate Change & Environmental Management | BIOL3300 Functional Ecology |
| Research Project3 | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 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 or 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.
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
Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030 or BIOL3215 (or BIOL3300 from 2023).
| 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 course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL20151 Ecology Field Studies | BIOL2201 Evolution |
| Elective courses - choose 10 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 BIOL2203 Plant Biology 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 (or 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 for 2023.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
Students are required to complete a field trip taken as part of one of the following courses: BIOL2015, BIOL3030 or BIOL3215 (or BIOL3300 from 2023).
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOL3310 Macroecology & Biogeography | BIOL3000 Conservation |
| BIOL30301 Urban Ecology | BIOL32151 Coral Reef Ecology & Conservation |
| BIOL3360 Analysis & Communication of Biological Data | BIOL3227 Plant Identification & Vegetation Classification |
BIOL33707 Animal-Plant Interactions (course discontinued from 2023, replaced with BIOL3201) | BIOL32322 Insect Identification & Taxonomy |
| Research Project3 | BIOL3236 Climate Change Biology |
| BIOL3300 Functional Ecology | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 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 (or BIOL3300 from 2023).
- Course offered in Summer Semester only.
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32404 or 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.