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Biology - BIOSJ13970

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

Contact: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3970 - Science

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Major)

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Stream Outline
Biology is the study of life and living organisms.The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences offers expertise in the fields of botany, ecology, marine biology and zoology. Botany explores aspects of both green and non-green plants and their relation to the environment. An understanding of ecology is necessary for conservation. Marine biology is about life in the ocean, estuaries and other coastal environments. Zoology looks at the structure, behaviour, habits, genetics, distribution, evolution and classification of animals.

Stream Structure
A major in Biology is comprised of 78 units of credit of courses as follows:

Stage 1
Recommended elective (this course is not required but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Stage 2
PLUS 12 UOC from:
Recommended electives (these courses are not required but are recommended as good complementary courses for this major):

Stage 3
At least 30 UOC from:
Recommended elective (this course is not required, but is recommended as a good complementary course for this major):

Notes

Honours
For information about Honours in Biology see the Biology Honours plan or contact the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES).
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