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Bachelor of Science CU18Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time.Mode and Location: Internal - R , Yr 1 - B/M, multi-modal, external. Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit. Faculty: Arts Health and Sciences. Entry: QTAC. Accreditation: Various, depending on specialisation Practicum/Work Placement: See specific programs described below. Residential School: Most courses taken in external mode have compulsory residential components. Students should only enrol in courses where there is no clash in residential school dates (see Residential School Timetable). Exit Awards: Advanced Diploma after 96 units of credit. See specific programs described below. Contact: Program Advisor on 07 4930 9253 or email p.field@cqu.edu.au. International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. CQU CRICOS Program Codes: R - 040203B. Program OverviewThe Bachelor of Science is a flexible program with considerable applied content. It allows students the choice of specialising in one of the following three plans: Aquatic Resource Management, Biological Sciences or Chemical Sciences. Students first complete a foundation year appropriate to their area of specialisation, followed by second and third year study in the selected plan (one of Aquatic Resources Management, Biological Sciences or Chemical Sciences), plus a complementary co-plan. A wide range of co-plans are available, including Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Biomedical Sciences, Information Technology and Occupational Health and Safety. High achieving graduates can undertake one further year of full-time study to complete an honours degree in their chosen area of specialisation. PlansAquatic Resource Management This plan is designed to provide graduates with the background and training necessary to become aquatic resource managers. Students initially develop an appreciation of the structure and function of freshwater and marine ecosystems, including man made systems. A range of specialist courses then deal with topics including water quality control, pollution monitoring, experimental design and aquaculture. An industrial placement provides practical experience. Exit Point: Students who do not wish to proceed beyond the second year of the program but who have completed the six foundation courses plus the six level 2 courses stipulated in the Aquatic Resource Management plan specified below, together with electives to give a total of 96 courses, can exit with an Advanced Diploma of Aquatic Resource Management. Biological Sciences This plan is designed to prepare graduates who can work as professional biologists, either individually or as members of a team. Biology is the scientific study of all living organisms, including human beings. It includes botany, zoology, microbiology, marine science, biochemistry and ecology. It is increasingly important for modern biologists to have a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts of biology, together with a scientific approach to problem solving, experimental design and the interpretation of results. This plan helps develop these skills with a combination of theoretical and practical work, including applied problems, small research projects and teamwork. Biologists are employed in fields such as medicine, public health, universities, national parks, agriculture, conservation and environmental management. Exit Point: Students who do not wish to proceed beyond the second year of this program, but who have completed the level 1 foundation courses plus 36 units of credit of advanced level courses in this plan, together with additional courses to give a total of 96 units of credit can exit with an Advanced Diploma of Biological Sciences. Chemical Sciences This program aims to provide graduates with a broadly based knowledge of modern chemical principles, who are also aware of the need for environmentally responsible and sustainable practices within chemical industries. Graduates are qualified for employment in areas as diverse as agriculture, medicine, mining, power industry, environmental science, materials production, ecology, food technology, as well as careers in research and development in the private and public sector. Royal Australian Chemical Institute accreditation for this plan is currently being sought. In the second and third years strong emphasis is placed on analytical/forensic chemistry and modern instrumentation techniques. In the third year an applied practical project is undertaken, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in a problem solving situation. This combination of hands on experience and practical training leads to excellent employment prospects. Exit point: Students who do not wish to proceed beyond the second year of this program, but who have completed the level 1 foundation courses plus 36 units of credit of advanced level courses in this plan, together with additional courses to give a total of 96 units of credit can exit with an Advanced Diploma of Chemical Sciences. Program StructureTo fulfil the requirements for the awarding of a Bachelor of Science degree, a student must complete the following:
Students are required to have at least six courses (36 units of credit) of third level courses in their program. Science PlansPlan 1: Aquatic Resource Management Foundation courses
Advanced courses
Plan 2: Biological SciencesFoundation courses
Advanced courses
Plan 3: Chemical SciencesFoundation courses
Advanced courses
Science Co-plansCo-plan 1: Aquatic Resource Management
Co-plan 2: Biological Sciences
Co-plan 3: Chemical Sciences
Co-plan 4: Psychology
Co-plan 5: Geography
Co-plan 6: Environmental Science
Co-plan 7: Biomedical Science
Co-plan 8: Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety co-plan will provide the following certification: Workplace Health and Safety Officer in all industries as accredited with the Department of Employment Training and Industrial Relations (Qld). Co-plan 9: Mathematical Modelling
Co-plan 10: Statistical Modelling
Co-plan 11: Information Technology
Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details. Application for Credit Transfer Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies equivalent in content and depth to the CQU program has been successfully completed. Students should examine the course synopses in this handbook to determine the courses for which they may be eligible to claim exemption. For more information about credit transfer contact the program administrator.
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