Biology
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Biology |
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| For a major in Biology, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points from senior BIOL units of study listed in this subject area. | |||
| Please refer to the Science Faculty website for details of the major, http://sydney.edu.au/science/ | |||
Junior units of study |
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| BIOL1001 Concepts in Biology |
6 | A HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1911, BIOL1991 |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P 80+ in HSC 2-unit Biology (or equivalent) or Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit, or an ATAR of 95 or greater N BIOL1001, BIOL1991. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1002 Living Systems |
6 | A HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1902 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL1902 Living Systems (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction or better in the BIOL1001 or BIOL1911 or BIOL1991 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993 OR HSC Biology equal to 90 or greater OR an ATAR equal to 95 or greater N BIOL1002 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC Biology, however, students who have not completed HSC biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). N BIOL1903, BIOL1993. |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1903 Human Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P HSC Biology result in the 90+, OR Distinction or better in a University level Biology unit OR an ATAR equal to 95 or greater N BIOL1003, BIOL1993. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1991 Concepts in Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad N BIOL1001, BIOL1911, BIOL1993 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1993 Human Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | P ATAR of at least 99.0 OR a Band 6 result in Biology HSC OR medalist in International Biology Olympiad N BIOL1003, BIOL1903, BIOL1991 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
6 | A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry N MBLG1901 |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1901 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Adv) |
6 | A HSC Chemistry and Biology OR 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry P UAI (or ATAR equivalent) of 95 or minimum Band 5 in HSC chemistry and biology or by invitation N MBLG1001 |
Semester 2 |
Intermediate units of study |
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| BIOL2009 Intro to Terrestrial Field Ecology |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 and 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology P 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) N BIOL2909, BIOL3009, BIOL3909. Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any intermediate BIOL units of study may also be considered. The unit is only available in EVEN years (2014, 2016), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in ODD years. |
Int August |
| BIOL2909 Intro to Terrestrial Field Ecology (Adv) |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 and 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology P Distinction average in either 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL2009, BIOL3009, BIOL3909 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any intermediate BIOL units of study may also be considered. The unit is only available in EVEN years (2014, 2016), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in ODD years. |
Int August |
| BIOL2010 Intro to Tropical Wildlife Biology This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL1002 P 12cp Junior BIOL; OR 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp MBLG1001/1901 N BIOL2910, BIOL3010, BIOL3910 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study, based on placement availability and merit. The unit is only available in ODD years (2013, 2015..) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Int February |
| BIOL2910 Intro to Tropical Wildlife Biology (Adv) This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL1002 P 12cp Junior BIOL; OR 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp MBLG1001/1901; with Distinction average. These requirements may be varied and students with lower averages should consult the Unit Coordinator. N BIOL2010, BIOL3010, BIOL3910 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study, based on placement availability and merit. The unit is only available in ODD years (2013, 2015..) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Int February |
| BIOL2016 Cell Biology |
6 | A BIOL1001 P 12cp of Junior BIOL; or 6cp of Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901); or (6cp of Junior Biology and 6cp of Junior Chemistry). N BIOL2916; all intermediate BMED units This unit is not available to students in BMedSc. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2916 Cell Biology (Advanced) |
6 | A BIOL1001 P Distinction average across either 12cp of Junior Biology, or 6cp of Junior Biology and (MBLG1001 or MBLG901), or 6cp of Junior Biology and 6cp of Junior Chemistry. N BIOL2016, all intermediate BMED units This unit is not available to students in BMedSc. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2020 Introduction to Coral Reef Biology |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 and 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology P 12 credit points of Junior BIOL; or 6 credit points of Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL2920, BIOL3016, BIOL3916 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any Intermediate BIOL units of study may also be considered. This unit is only available in EVEN numbered years (e.g. 2014, 2016...), but students are offered alternative intermediate field units in ODD numbered years. |
Int July |
| BIOL2920 Introduction to Coral Reef Biology (Adv) |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 and 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology P Distinction average across either 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL2020, BIOL3016, BIOL3916 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any intermediate BIOL units of study may also be considered. The unit is only available in EVEN years (2014, 2016), but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in ODD years. |
Int July |
| BIOL2021 Zoology |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 P 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL2011, BIOL2911, BIOL2012, BIOL2912, BIOL2921 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2921 Zoology (Advanced) |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 P Distinction average in either 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). These requirements may be varied and students with lower averages should consult the Unit Coordinator. N BIOL2011, BIOL2911, BIOL2012, BIOL2912, BIOL2021 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2022 Biology Experimental Design & Analysis |
6 | P 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL3006, BIOL3906, BIOL2922 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2922 Biol Experimental Design & Analysis Adv |
6 | P Distinction average in either 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). These requirements may be varied and students with lower averages should consult the Unit Coordinator. N BIOL3006, BIOL3906, BIOL2022 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2023 Botany |
6 | A BIOL1001 OR BIOL1002 P 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp Junior Sciences N BIOL2923, PLNT2003, PLNT2903, PLNT2002, PLNT2902, BIOL2003, BIOL2903, BIOL2004,BIOL2904 Students planning to major in Biology or Plant Sciences are recommended to complete (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) before enrolling in this unit. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2923 Botany (Advanced) |
6 | A BIOL1001 OR BIOL1002 P Distinction average in at least 6 credit points of Junior Biology units of study and 6 credit points Junior Sciences. N BIOL2023, PLNT2003, PLNT2903, PLNT2002, PLNT2902, BIOL2003, BIOL2903, BIOL2004, BIOL2904 Students planning to major in Biology or Plant Sciences are recommended to complete (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) before enrolling in this unit. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2024 Ecology and Conservation |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 P 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL2924 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2924 Ecology and Conservation (Advanced) |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 P Distinction average in either 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). These requirements may be varied and students with lower averages should consult the Unit Coordinator. N BIOL2024 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2028 Introduction to Marine Field Ecology This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL1002 and 12 cp of Intermediate Biology P 12cp Junior BIOL; OR 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp MBLG1001/1901 N BIOL2928, BIOL3008, BIOL3908 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study, based on placement availability and merit. The unit is only available in ODD years (2013, 2015..) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years.Dates:14th July- 21st July 2013 |
Int July |
| BIOL2928 Introduction to Marine Field Ecology Adv This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL1002 and 12 cp of Intermediate Biology P Distinction average in either 12cp Junior BIOL; OR 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp MBLG1001/1901. These requirements may be varied and students with lower averages should consult the Unit Coordinator. N BIOL2028, BIOL3008, BIOL3908 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study, based on placement availability and merit. The unit is only available in ODD years (2013, 2015..) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. Dates:14th July- 21st July 2013 |
Int July |
| MBLG2072 Genetics and Genomics |
6 | A 12cp of Junior Chemistry P 6cp of Junior Biology and (one of MBLG1001 and MBLG1901) and 6cp of Junior Chemistry N MBLG2972 For students planning a Molecular Biology and Genetics major, 12cp of Junior Chemistry is required. |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG2972 Genetics and Genomics (Adv) |
6 | A 12cp of Junior Chemistry P Distinction average across 6cp of Junior Biology, 6cp of (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901) and 6cp of Junior Chemistry. N MBLG2072 For students planning for a Molecular Biology and Genetics major, 12cp of Junior Chemistry is required. |
Semester 2 |
Senior units of study |
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| BIOL3007 Ecology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3907 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3907 Ecology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3007 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3008 Marine Field Ecology This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL2018 or GEOS2115. Prior completion of BIOL3006 or BIOL3906 is very strongly recommended. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and one of (ENVI2111 or ENVI2911) or (GEOS2115 or GEOS2915). N BIOL3908, BIOL2028, BIOL2928 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is only available in odd numbered years (e.g. 2013, 2015, etc). Students are offered alternative Senior field units in even numbered years. Dates:14th July - 21st July 2013. This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. |
Int July |
| BIOL3908 Marine Field Ecology (Advanced) This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A BIOL2018 or GEOS2115. Prior completion of BIOL3006 or BIOL3906 is very strongly recommended. P Distinction average in 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology; or 6 credit points of Intermediate Biology and one of (ENVI2111 or ENVI2911) or (GEOS2115 or GEOS2915). N BIOL3008, BIOL2028, BIOL2928 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit is only available in odd numbered years (e.g. 2013, 2015, etc). Students are offered alternative Senior field units in even numbered years. Dates: 14th July - 21st July 2013. This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. |
Int July |
| BIOL3009 Terrestrial Field Ecology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3909. BIOL2009, BIOL2909. Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any Senior BIOL units of study may also be considered. This unit is only available in EVEN numbered years (e.g. 2014, 2016...), but students are offered alternative Senior field units in ODD numbered years. |
Int August |
| BIOL3909 Terrestrial Field Ecology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3009, BIOL2009, BIOL2909. Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any Senior BIOL units of study may also be considered. This unit is only available in EVEN numbered years (e.g. 2014, 2016...), but students are offered alternative Senior field units in ODD numbered years. |
Int August |
| BIOL3010 Tropical Wildlife Biology This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A None, although BIOL2012 or BIOL2912 or BIOL2021 or BIOL2921 would be useful. P 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology (BIOL/ENVI/PLNT), or equivalent. N BIOL2010, BIOL2910, BIOL3910 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit runs in February and is only available in odd numbered years (e.g. 2013, 2015, etc). Students are offered alternative Senior field units in even numbered years. This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. |
Int February |
| BIOL3910 Tropical Wildlife Biology (Adv) This unit of study is not available in2014 |
6 | A None, although BIOL2012 or BIOL2912 or BIOL2021 or BIOL2921 would be useful. P Distinction average in 12 credit points of Intermediate Biology (BIOL/ENVI/PLNT). N BIOL2010, BIOL2910, BIOL3010 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit runs in February and is only available in odd numbered years (e.g. 2013, 2015, etc). Students are offered alternative Senior field units in even numbered years. This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. |
Int February |
| BIOL3013 Marine Biology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972); or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (GEOS2115 or GEOS2915). N BIOL3913 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3913 Marine Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972); or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (GEOS2115 or GEOS2915). N BIOL3013 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3016 Coral Reef Biology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3916, BIOL2020, BIOL2920, NTMP3001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any Senior BIOL units of study may also be considered. This unit of study is only available in EVEN numbered years only (e.g. 2014, 2016...), but students are offered alternative Senior field units in ODD numbered years. |
Int July |
| BIOL3916 Coral Reef Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3016, BIOL2020, BIOL2920, NTMP3001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. Departmental permission is required for entry into this unit of study. Entry into the unit is based on placement availability and selection is competitive based on academic performance in the pre-requisite units of study. Academic performance in any Senior BIOL units of study may also be considered. This unit of study is only available in EVEN numbered years only (e.g. 2014, 2016...), but students are offered alternative Senior field units in ODD numbered years. |
Int July |
| BIOL3018 Gene Technology and Genomics |
6 | P (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6cp from either (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) or Intermediate BIOL. N BIOL3918 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3918 Gene Technology and Genomics Advanced |
6 | P Distinction average across (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6cp from either (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) or Intermediate BIOL. N BIOL3018 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3026 Developmental Genetics |
6 | P (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6cp from either (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) or Intermediate BIOL. N BIOL3926 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3926 Developmental Genetics (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average across (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6cp from either (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971) or Intermediate BIOL. N BIOL3026 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3043 Plant Science |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3943, PLNT3001, PLNT3002, PLNT3901, PLNT3902 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3943 Plant Science (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average across either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3043, PLNT3001, PLNT3002, PLNT3901, PLNT3902 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3044 Evolution and Biodiversity |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3944, BIOL3025, BIOL3925, PLNT3003, PLNT3903 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3944 Evolution and Biodiversity (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average across either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3044, BIOL3025, BIOL3925, PLNT3003, PLNT3903 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3045 Animal Ecological Physiology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3945, BIOL3011, BIOL3911, BIOL3012, BIOL3912 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3945 Animal Ecological Physiology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average across either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3045, BIOL3011, BIOL3911, BIOL3012, BIOL3912 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3046 Animal Behaviour |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL; or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3946 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3946 Animal Behaviour (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average across either 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or 6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972). N BIOL3046 |
Semester 1 |