Overview

Biology is the study of life and living organisms.The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences offers expertise in the fields of botany, ecology, marine biology and zoology. Botany explores aspects of both green and non-green plants and their relation to the environment. An understanding of ecology is necessary for … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise the scope of biological diversity and the phylogenetic relationships among major groups of organisms
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2.
Explain the principles of inheritance from molecular mechanisms to population level consequences
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3.
Describe the principles and mechanisms of evolution at the molecular and organisimal levels, and the role of evolution as the central unifying concept in biology
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4.
Consider the interactions between organisms and their environments, and the consequences of these interactions in natural populations, communities, and ecosystems
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5.
Explain how organisms adapt and flourish under environmental adversities
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6.
Design and implement experiments, analyse and interpret data and report research outcomes
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Use established and emerging techniques in the field of biology; competently use a variety of tools to retrieve, manipulate, transform and present data and information
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Environmental Management - BEnvMgmt3965 - Environmental Management

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 78 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
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Additional Information

Honours

For information about Honours in Biology see the Biology Honours plan or contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES).

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