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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| FFor 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. Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (offered in February). N BIOL1500 or BIOL1901 or BIOL1101 or BIOL1911 or BIOL1991 Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1911 Concepts in Biology (Advanced) |
6 | A (85 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) N BIOL1500 or BIOL1001 or BIOL1101 or BIOL1901 or BIOL1991 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1991 Concepts in Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | A (90 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) OR (85 or above in one junior biology unit) N BIOL1001 or BIOL1993 or BIOL1911 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1003 Human Biology |
6 | A HSC Biology. Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (offered in February). N BIOL1500 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1993 or EDUH1016 Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February) |
Semester 1 Summer Main |
| BIOL1903 Human Biology (Advanced) |
6 | A ( 85 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) N BIOL1500 or BIOL1003 or BIOL1904 or BIOL1905 or BIOL1993 or EDUH1016 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1993 Human Biology (Special Studies) |
6 | A (95 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) OR (85 or above in any junior biology unit) N BIOL1003 or BIOL1903 or BIOL1991 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL1002 Living Systems |
6 | A HSC Biology. Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (offered in February). N BIOL1500 or BIOL1902 or BIOL1992 Students who have not completed HSC Biology (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take the Biology Bridging Course (in February). |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL1902 Living Systems (Advanced) |
6 | A (85 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) N BIOL1500 or BIOL1002 or BIOL1992 or BIOL1904 or BIOL1905 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL1992 Living Systems (Special Studies) |
6 | A (90 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) OR (85 or above in one junior biology unit) N BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1001 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Intro) |
6 | A 6 credit points of Junior Biology and 6 credit points of Junior Chemistry. N MBLG1901 or MBLG1991 |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1901 Molecular Biology and Genetics (Adv) |
6 | A [( 85 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) AND (85 or above in HSC Chemistry or equivalent)] OR [( 75 or above in one junior biology unit) AND (75 or above in one junior chemistry unit)] N MBLG1001 or MBLG1991 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG1991 Molecular Biology and Genetics (SSP) |
6 | A [( 90 or above in HSC Biology or equivalent) AND (90 or above in HSC Chemistry or equivalent)] OR [( 85 or above in one junior biology unit) AND (85 or above in one junior chemistry unit)] N MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 2 |
Intermediate units of study |
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| 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 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 This unit is not available to students in BMedSc. |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2021 Zoology |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 P 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2921 or BIOL2011 or BIOL2911 or BIOL2012 or BIOL2912 |
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)) N BIOL2021 or BIOL2011 or BIOL2911 or BIOL2012 or BIOL2912 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL2022 Biology Experimental Design and Analysis |
6 | P 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2922 or BIOL3006 or BIOL3906 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2922 Biol Experimental Design and Analysis Adv |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2022 or BIOL3006 or BIOL3906 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL2023 Botany |
6 | A BIOL1001 or BIOL1002 P 6cp Junior BIOL and 6cp Junior Sciences N BIOL2923 or PLNT2003 or PLNT2903 or PLNT2002 or PLNT2902 or BIOL2003 or BIOL2903 or BIOL2004 or BIOL2904 |
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 or PLNT2003 or PLNT2903 or PLNT2002 or PLNT2902 or BIOL2003 or BIOL2903 or BIOL2004 or BIOL2904 |
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)) N BIOL2024 |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG2072 Genetics and Genomics |
6 | P 6 credit points of BIOL1XXX and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 or MBLG1991) and 6 credit points of CHEM1XXX N MBLG2002 or MBLG2972 or MBLG2102 or MBLG2902 For students planning a Molecular Biology and Genetics major, 12 credit points of CHEM1XXX is required. |
Semester 2 |
| MBLG2972 Genetics and Genomics (Advanced) |
6 | P [An average mark of 75 in (6 credit points of BIOL1XXX) and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901 or MBLG1991)] and (6 credit points of CHEM1XXX). N MBLG2002 or MBLG2072 or MBLG2102 or MBLG2902 For students planning a Molecular Biology and Genetics major, 12 credit points of CHEM1XXX is required. |
Semester 2 |
Intermediate field 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 or BIOL3009 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| 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 or BIOL3009 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL2010 Intro to Tropical Wildlife Biology This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | A BIOL1002 P 12cp Junior BIOL; or 6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901). N BIOL3010, BIOL3910, BIOL2910 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 ODD years (2015, 2017), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive February |
| BIOL2910 Intro to Tropical Wildlife Biology (Adv) This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | A BIOL1002 P Distinction average in either- 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2010 or BIOL3010 or BIOL3910 This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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 ODD years (2015, 2017), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive February |
| 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 or BIOL3016 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL2920 Introduction to Coral Reef Biology (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 BIOL2020 or BIOL3016 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL2028 Introduction to Marine Field Ecology This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | A BIOL1002 or BIOL1902 and 12 cp of Intermediate Biology P 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2928 or BIOL3008 or BIOL3908 This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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 ODD years (2015, 2017), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL2928 Introduction to Marine Field Ecology Adv This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | A (BIOL1002 or BIOL1902) and 12cp of Intermediate Biology P Distinction average in either- 12cp Junior BIOL, or (6cp Junior BIOL and (MBLG1001 or MBLG1901)) N BIOL2028 or BIOL3008 or BIOL3908 This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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 ODD years (2015, 2017), but students may apply for entry into an alternative intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive July |
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- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3007 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3013 Marine Biology |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or (6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3913 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3913 Marine Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3013 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3018 Gene Technology and Genomics |
6 | P (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6 credit points from (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971 or BIOL2XXX) N BIOL3918 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3918 Gene Technology and Genomics (Adv) |
6 | P An average mark of 75 in (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and (6 credit points from MBLG2071 or MBLG2971 or BIOL2XXX). N BIOL3018 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3026 Developmental Genetics |
6 | P (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and 6 credit points from (MBLG2071 or MBLG2971 or BIOL2XXX) N BIOL3926 or BIOL3929 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3926 Developmental Genetics (Advanced) |
6 | P An average mark of 75 in (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972) and (6 credit points from MBLG2071 or MBLG2971 or BIOL2XXX). N BIOL3929 or 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 or PLNT3001 or PLNT3901 or PLNT3002 or PLNT3902 |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL3943 Plant Science (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3043 or PLNT3001 or PLNT3901 or PLNT3002 or 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 or BIOL3025 or BIOL3925 or PLNT3003 or PLNT3903 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3944 Evolution and Biodiversity (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3044 or BIOL3025 or BIOL3925 or PLNT3003 or 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 or BIOL3011 or BIOL3911 or BIOL3012 or BIOL3912 |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3945 Animal Ecological Physiology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3045 or BIOL3011 or BIOL3911 or BIOL3012 or 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 or BIOL3025 or BIOL3925 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
| BIOL3946 Animal Behaviour (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3046 or BIOL3025 or BIOL3925 Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Semester 1 |
Senior field units of study |
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| BIOL3008 Marine Field Ecology This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or (6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3908 or BIOL2028 or BIOL2928 This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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. The unit is only available in ODD years (2015, 2017Â…) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL3908 Marine Field Ecology (Advanced) This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3008 or BIOL2028 or BIOL2928 This unit cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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. The unit is only available in ODD years (2015, 2017Â…) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive 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 or BIOL2009 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL3909 Terrestrial Field Ecology (Advanced) This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3009 or BIOL2009 or 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. |
Intensive August |
| BIOL3010 Tropical Wildlife Biology - Departmental permission is required for this unit This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | P 12 credit points of Intermediate BIOL, or (6 credit points of Intermediate BIOL and (MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3910 or BIOL2010 or BIOL2910 This unit runs in February. It cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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. The unit is only available in ODD years (2015, 2017Â…) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years.. |
Intensive February |
| BIOL3910 Tropical Wildlife Biology (Adv) - Departmental permission is required for this unit This unit of study is not available in 2016 |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3010 or BIOL2010 or BIOL2910 This unit runs in February. It cannot be combined with more than one other BIOL field unit during the degree. 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. The unit is only available in ODD years (2015, 2017Â…) but students may apply for entry into an alternative Intermediate field unit in EVEN years. |
Intensive February |
| 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 or BIOL2020 or BIOL2920 or 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. |
Intensive July |
| BIOL3916 Coral Reef Biology (Advanced) |
6 | P Distinction average in either- 12cp Intermediate BIOL, or (6cp Intermediate BIOL and(MBLG2072 or MBLG2972)) N BIOL3016 or BIOL2020 or BIOL2920 or 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. |
Intensive July |