Bachelor of Science

2014 Deakin University Handbook

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Award granted Bachelor of Science
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Cloud CampusNo
Duration3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code076198G
Deakin course codeS320

Note: Offered to continuing students only.

Continuing students should contact their course advisor for further information.

Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Deakin's Bachelor of Science allows you to start with a broad program then specialise as you progress through the course, developing your interests and career aspirations.

Science at Deakin is not just about laboratory work, but prepares you for a range of real-life settings in which today's science graduates work. You will gain experience through practical programs undertaken in modern teaching laboratories.

The course is available as a single degree course or as a combined degree course with Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Law and Teaching (Science).  Approved major sequences within the Bachelor of Science include Biology, Biological Chemistry, Chemistry,  Environmental Science, Mathematical Modelling and Zoology.  See below for information on the campus of offer for major sequences.

As part of the course you will complete a Laboratory Safety and Fieldwork Induction Program, as well as Professional Practice/Science Skills units.  The Professional Practice stream, plus an optional Industry-Based Learning placement, will allow you to gain valuable work experience, giving you the opportunity to apply and consolidate what you are learning in your course, as well as experience workplace culture and workplace practices, explore career options and develop a professional network.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course may find career opportunities in government institutions, in roles such as quality assurance, occupational health and safety, research, planning, management or marketing; science related industries, working in pharmaceutical production or pharmaceutical sales; biomedical science areas such as research or hospital and laboratory science; quality assurance in analytical and diagnostic laboratories; the food industry in quality control; environment and natural resources, teaching, information technology, mathematics or science journalism to name a few.

Course rules

The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:

  • at least 16 credit points from science course grouped units (which includes all core and optional core units, all units within the approved science majors)
  • 7 core science units
  • At least one 8 credit point approved Science major sequence
  • Completion of SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit-point compulsory unit)
  • Level 1 – up to 10 credit points
  • Level 3 - at least 6 credit points (at least 4 must be Science course grouped)
  • Up to 8 cp of electives may be selected from units offered by any area of the University

Major sequences

Refer to the details of each major sequence for availability.
Biology
Biological Chemistry
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Mathematical Modelling
Zoology

Course structure

Core Science Units:

SLE111Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE103Unit description is currently unavailable

EES101Unit description is currently unavailable

Chemistry - choose one from:

SLE133Unit description is currently unavailable ^

SLE155Unit description is currently unavailable ^

^Note: Students who have not completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE133 Chemistry in Our World in Trimester 1.  Students who have completed Year 12 Chemistry or equivalent may choose to do SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences in Trimester 2.

Physics - choose one from:

SEP122Unit description is currently unavailable

SEP101Unit description is currently unavailable

Quantitative Skills - choose one from:

SIT191Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT194Unit description is currently unavailable

HPS201Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE251Unit description is currently unavailable

Professional Practice unit: At least one credit point from:

SLE390Unit description is currently unavailable #

SLE314Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE352Unit description is currently unavailable

STP321Unit description is currently unavailable

# Must have successfully completed STP010 Introduction to Work Placements (0 credit point unit)

Details of major sequences

Biology - unit set code MJ-S000008

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

The biology major sequence is suitable for students who wish to obtain experience in a broad range of biological sub-disciplines. It offers the flexibility to choose units from disciplines ranging from human biology to ecology and environment.

SLE111Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE132Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus 6 additional Biology course grouped units from the list below (minimum of 2 at levels 2 and 3)

Level 1

SLE136Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 2

SLE203Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE204Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE205Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE206Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE211Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE212Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE221Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE222Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE234Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE254Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE208Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE220Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE224Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE237Unit description is currently unavailable

Level 3

SLE307Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE315Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE321Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE331Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE334Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE339Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE340Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE346Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE370Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE395Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE397Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE312Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE309Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE310Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE317Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE322Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE350Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE372Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Zoology - unit set code MJ-S000025

Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Study the biology of animals from several aspects ranging from an understanding of how animals function, their evolution and their relationship with the environment.

SLE111Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE132Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE204Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE254Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE205Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE315Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE397Unit description is currently unavailable

And one of:

SLE370Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE372Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Mathematical Modelling - unit set code MJ-S000007

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

Studies in mathematical modelling provide you with a strong critical knowledge base and develops powers of analysis, logical thinking and problem solving, as well as a high level of numerical ability.

SIT192Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT194Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT281Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT291Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT292Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT396Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT392Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT399Unit description is currently unavailable

Sub-major sequence for D351 Bachelor of Teaching (Science)/Bachelor of Science students

  

For students who have not completed VCE Mathematical Methods 3 & 4

SIT192Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT190Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE251Unit description is currently unavailable

SIT292Unit description is currently unavailable

OR

SIT281Unit description is currently unavailable

Details of major sequences

Environmental Science - unit set code MJ-S000011

Burwood (Melbourne)

This major sequence focuses on the technical science aspects of environmental science, and aims to provide an even balance between environmental studies on the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

SLE103Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE102Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE202Unit description is currently unavailable

SHD301Unit description is currently unavailable

One of:

SLE237Unit description is currently unavailable or

SLE231Unit description is currently unavailable

One of:

SLE322Unit description is currently unavailable or

SLE317Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus 2 'restricted elective' units from the following list (at least 1 unit from level 2 or 3):

SLE151Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE101Unit description is currently unavailable ^

SLE239Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE204Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE203Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE220Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE237Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE231Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE322Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE317Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE342Unit description is currently unavailable

^ recommended elective

Details of major sequences

Chemistry - unit set code MJ-S000009

Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

This major sequence provides an introduction to the synthesis, separation, detection and measurement of chemical substances, their properties and reactions.

SLE155Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE210Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE213Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE214Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE229Unit description is currently unavailable

Plus at least 3 from the following list:

SLE212Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE235Unit description is currently unavailable *

SLE316Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE318Unit description is currently unavailable

Either:

SLE311Unit description is currently unavailable or

SLE312Unit description is currently unavailable

* SLE235 is offered in Trimester 3 in alternate years (even numbered years)

Details of major sequences

Biological Chemistry - unit set code MJ-SU00012

Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

The biological chemistry major sequence provides the fundamental language of chemistry and chemistry arithmetic for students wishing to understand the more chemically-oriented facets of modern biology.

Students must complete 8 units from the following (must include a minimum of 2 credit points at level 2 and a minimum of 2 credit points at level 3):

SLE155Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE210Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE212Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE214Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE222Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE213Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE235Unit description is currently unavailable *

SLE311Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE312Unit description is currently unavailable

SLE344Unit description is currently unavailable ^

* SLE235 is offered in Trimester 3 in alternate years (even numbered years)

^ Students would normally be expected to have an approved academic standard of distinction average in level 2 chemistry studies. Please contact your Course Advisor prior to enrolling in this unit.