Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science
2014 Deakin University Handbook
Year | 2014 course information |
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Award granted | Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science |
Campus | Offered at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
Cloud Campus | No |
Duration | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
CRICOS course code | 075365F Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
Deakin course code | S369 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
Deakin’s Bachelor of Zoology and Animal Science provides students with a broad understanding of the current field of zoology, with an emphasis on exposure to the latest cutting-edge research and the development of a range of practical and evidence-based decision-making skills. As a graduate you may find career opportunities in a range of areas including zoological research, environmental monitoring and management, wildlife biology, private environmental consulting, government quarantine, museums, and universities. Successful completion of the course may also lead to opportunities for further study including postgraduate research training both in Australia and overseas.
During the course you will learn about the diversity, ecology, behaviour, physiology, biochemistry, genetics and evolutionary biology of animals from amoeba through to zebra. This learning will be complemented by a number of practical and field based learning experiences. The potential effects that environmental change may have on the evolution, genetics, disease and physiology of animals is an important part of the course; environmental change will affect all areas of zoology. The social and economic impact that human activity has on animals and their ecosystems and vice versa will also be highlighted. The course has a strong focus on Australian fauna and its unique importance in the global environment and is underpinned by the latest research in zoology.
Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.
Course rules
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points, which must include the following:
- 16 credit points of core (prescribed) units
- 8 credit points of electives (which can be taken from any area of the University, or can be used to specialise in another area)
- SLE010 Laboratory and Fieldwork Safety Induction Program (0 credit points)
- No more than 10 credit points at level 1
- At least 6 level 3 units, of which 4 must be course grouped to the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment units.
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
SLE010 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE111 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE103 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE133 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ or two elective units |
* Note: SLE010 is a compulsory 0-credit point unit
Trimester 2
SLE132 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SEP122 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE102 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE155 | Unit description is currently unavailable ^ or one elective unit |
^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.
Level 2
Trimester 1
SLE204 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE251 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE263 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one elective unit
Trimester 2
SLE205 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE254 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE224 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one elective unit
Level 3
Trimester 1
SLE397 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE372 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
Trimester 2
SLE354 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
SLE371 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two elective units
Elective unit:
SLE355 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
# offered in Trimester 3 only