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Bachelor of Science
First Year Course
Planning and Advice Guide
Prepare for every possible futureWelcome to the Bachelor of Science
Start preparing for every possible future.
The Bachelor of Science is truly yours
to customise. Its flexibility and breadth Your student journey in the Bachelor of Science
mean that if you already know what you
want to study, you can start shaping
your career today. If you’re not sure and
have interests in many areas of science,
technology, engineering, medicine or
health, you can leave your options open
during your first year while you explore. Attend Science: Day 1 and explore
You’ll be able to pick from 40 majors, your first year subject options. Meet
some you may never have even heard fellow students and discover the exciting
of or had the chance to study before – opportunities available with the degree.
one thing’s for sure, you’ll definitely find
your passion!
Whether you already have your dream
career in sight or are still searching, we Consolidate your interests and select a
know that planning your course can major. Visit bsc.unimelb.edu.au/#majors
to start this process. Why not
feel equal parts exciting and a little
use your Science Electives to
overwhelming. Fear not! We’ll work with explore other interests?
you throughout your studies to make sure
you’re on the right track.
This guide is an important resource to
help you plan your course. Make sure to Make the most of your degree! Consider
hold onto it so you can refer back to it exchange, volunteer or complete an
throughout your studies. You can use it internship. Visit science.unimelb.edu.
to explore the first year subjects required au/students/enrich-your-studies
and recommended for each major and to explore all of the exciting
opportunities.
find out a bit more about what each
major involves and where it could take
you in the future.
Begin your journey after the Bachelor
of Science, whether that be through
graduate study or a rewarding career.
Visit: scienceday1.unimelb.edu.au
2 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018The Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science is a 300-credit point degree, comprised of science, breadth and elective subjects. Each subject has a credit
point value and most are worth 12.5 credit points. Subjects are grouped by level rather than year and there are 3 levels – 1, 2 and 3.
The level of a subject can be identified by the number at the start of the subject code; a number 1 indicates a Level 1 subject and so
on. For example, MAST10006 is a Level 1 subject. In first year, you will mainly take Level 1 subjects.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
300 CREDIT POINTS
SCIENCE SUBJECTS BREADTH/ELECTIVE SUBJECTS
225 - 250 credits 50 - 75 credits
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
You must take at least 62.5 points of Level 1 Students must take at least 62.5 points of Level 2 You must take at least 75 points of Level 3 subjects.
subjects. You must complete Level 1 subjects from subjects. You must have completed 50 points at This will include the subjects you take as part of
at least two different areas of study. Level 1 before enrolling in Level 2 subjects. your major, which will be 50 points in total. You
must have completed 50 points at Level 2 before
enrolling in any Level 3 subject.
Level 1 Science Level 1 Science Level 1 Science
Semester 1 Breadth
12.5 credits 12.5 credits 12.5 credits
Level 1
Level 1 Science Level 1 Science
Semester 2 Science Elective Breadth
12.5 credits 12.5 credits
Level 2 Science Level 2 Science Level 2 Science Breadth/Science
Semester 1
12.5 credits 12.5 credits 12.5 credits Elective
Level 2
Level 2 Science Level 2 Science
Semester 2 Science Elective Breadth
12.5 credits 12.5 credits
Level 3 Science Level 3 Science Level 3 Science
Semester 1 Breadth
12.5 credits 12.5 credits 12.5 credits
Level 3
Level 3 Science Level 3 Science Level 3 Science Breadth/Science
Semester 2
12.5 credits 12.5 credits 12.5 credits Elective
You will have Science Elective options throughout Breadth subjects are chosen from outside of
your degree. You can choose to take these at Level science. You must take 50 points of breadth
1, Level 2 or Level 3. However, you must take note subjects, with a maximum of 37.5 points at Level
of the maximum number of credits you can take at 1. The remaining 25 points of your degree can be
each level and plan accordingly. used for breadth subjects or it can be used to take
additional science subjects.
See page 25 for more information about Breadth
To find out more about the Bachelor of Science course structure rules visit: subject options.
science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-bsc-getting-started
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 3First year subject sets
Subject Sets are groups of related first year subjects. These subjects build a foundation in an area of study. There are 9 subject sets
in total. You must enrol in subjects from at least 2 different subject sets in first year.
All available first year science subjects are outlined in the table below. Remember to view the handbook entries for each subject set
to ensure you’re choosing the correct subjects for you in the right semester, without overlooking any prerequisites or exclusions.
Further details can be found by searching the subject code at handbook.unimelb.edu.au.
SUBJECT SET SUBJECT AVAILABILITY PAGE REFERENCE
Biological Sciences subject set BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms Semester 1 6
BIOL10005 Genetics and the Evolution of Life Semester 2 6
Chemical Sciences subject set CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 Semester 1, Semester 2 8
CHEM10004 Chemistry 2 Semester 2, Summer 8
Semester
CHEM10007 Fundamentals of Chemistry* Semester 1 8
CHEM10009 Chemistry for BioSciences^ Semester 1 8
Earth Sciences subject set EVSC10001 The Global Environment Semester 1 10
ATOC10001 Wonders of the Weather Semester 2 10
ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth Semester 2 10
Engineering Systems ENGR10004 Engineering Systems Design 1 Semester 1, Semester 2 11
subject set ENGR10003 Engineering Systems Design 2 Semester 2, Summer 11
Semester
Geography subject set EVSC10001 The Global Environment Semester 1 12
GEOG10001 Famine: The Geography of Scarcity Semester 1 12
Information Technology COMP10001 Foundations of Computing Semester 1, Semester 2 14
subject set COMP10002 Foundations of Algorithms Semester 1, Semester 2 14
Mathematics and Statistics MAST10005 Calculus 1# Semester 1, Semester 2 14
subject set MAST10006 Calculus 2 Semester 1, Semester 2 14
MAST10007 Linear Algebra Semester 1, Semester 2, 14
Summer Semester
OR
MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1 Semester 1 14
MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2 Semester 2 14
Physical Sciences subject set ONE OF:
PHYC10005 Physics 1: Fundamentals Semester 1 16
PHYC10003 Physics 1 Semester 1 16
PHYC10001 Physics 1: Advanced Semester 1 16
AND, ONE OF:
PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced Semester 2 16
PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Science Semester 2 16
and Technology
PHYC10006 Physics 2: Life Science and Semester 2 16
Environment
Psychological Sciences PSYC10003 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1 Semester 1 18
subject set PSYC10004 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2 Semester 2 18
* CHEM10007 Fundamentals of Chemistry is a foundation subject that does not assume any # Students who have not completed (or scored 28 or below in) VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4
knowledge of Chemistry. Students who have not completed VCE Chemistry 3/4 or equivalent or equivalent, but who wish to take the Mathematics and Statistics subject set, will need to
must enrol in this subject if they wish to proceed with the Chemical Sciences subject set. take Calculus 1 before commencing the next subjects in the set
^ CHEM10009 Chemistry for Biosciences is an alternative first year chemistry preparation to
the normal pathway of CHEM10003 and CHEM10004 for high-achieving students intending to
study Biochemistry.
4 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018First year electives
You'll have space in your course plan to choose additional science subjects that aren't prerequisites for your major. You can choose
your science electives to complement your major, explore other areas of interest, or if you love your major and want to learn as
much as possible, you can choose additional subjects from this area.
The table below outlines some common electives students take alongside subject sets. You can explore science electives further on
page 24.
SUBJECT SET SUBJECT AVAILABILITY PAGE REFERENCE
Biological Sciences BIOL10001 Biology of Flora and Fauna Semester 2 6
GENE10001 Genetics in the Media Semester 1 6
Earth Sciences ERTH10003 Geology for Engineers Semester 2 10
ENVS10001 Natural Environments Semester 1, Semester 2 24
Mathematics and Statistics MAST10010 Data Analysis Semester 2 14
Human Sciences SCIE10004 Human Sciences: From Cells Semester 2 24
to Society
Physics MULT10011 Introduction to Life, Earth and Semester 1 24
the Universe
PHYC10008 From the Solar System to the Semester 2 24
Cosmos
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 5Biological Sciences
Subject set: BIOL10004 Biology of Cells and Organisms and BIOL10005 Genetics and the
Evolution of Life
Why study Biological Sciences? Students considering a Food Science
All life shares a common ancestor, and
major only need to take BIOL10004. Career Focus
Additionally, students considering
so whether your ultimate aim is in the Computational Biology must take Conservation biologists
medical, veterinary or other health BIOL10005. At least one biology
sciences, agriculture, evolutionary The battle to save Australia’s
subject is also recommended for the critically endangered species like the
biology, conservation, ecology, genetics interdisciplinary Environmental Science Orange-bellied Parrot, Leadbeater’s
or you just want a solid understanding major, which can be structured to have a Possum and the Corroboree Frog
of how the biosphere works, it all starts biological sciences focus. can seem like it’s already lost. But
in the same place. 20 of the 40 majors there’s hope if people like you
in the Bachelor of Science require the
Complementary subject sets take up arms against extinction.
Biological Sciences subject set, so if Your weapons include: historical
you want to keep your future study and Chemical Sciences, Mathematics and population data; genetic analysis;
career options wide open, then study Statistics, Physical Sciences. behavioural studies; breeding
life sciences in your first year. We cover programs; disease eradication;
the full spectrum, from DNA to cells, Which Biological Sciences ecological modelling. Take practical
individuals, populations and ecosystems. subjects should I take? action like using ‘genetic rescue’
to increase the genetic fitness of
Majors BIOL10004: Biology of Cells and the Mountain Pygmy Possum by
Organisms inter-breeding individuals from
This subject set is a requirement for the The objective of this subject is to isolated populations. Use your expert
following majors: familiarise students with modern concepts knowledge and scientific rigour to
of cell and organismal biology, including get maximum value for every dollar
■■ Agricultural Science structure and function of multicellular donated to the environmental groups
■■ Animal Health and Disease organisms including cell function, systems at the frontline of species survival.
involved in energy transformations,
■■ Animal Science and Management
nutrition, water uptake, excretion, gas
■■ Biotechnology exchange, circulation and immune
■■ Bioengineering systems responses, plant and animal reproduction
and development, mechanisms involved
■■ Cell and Developmental Biology
in responsiveness and coordination,
■■ Computational Biology hormonal control in plants and animals,
■■ Ecology and Evolutionary Biology nervous systems in animals, and animal
movement and behaviour.
■■ Ecosystem Science
■■ Food Science (BIOL10004 only) BIOL10005 Genetics and the Evolution
of Life
■■ Ecosystem Science
The objective of this subject is to
■■ Genetics familiarise students with modern
■■ Human Structure and Function concepts of genetics, animal and plant
diversity, and evolution. Topics include
■■ Immunology the nature of variation, inheritance, genes
■■ Marine Biology and chromosomes, human genetics, DNA
replication, gene action and expression,
■■ Microbiology and Immunology
population genetics, selection, the
■■ Neuroscience genetics of speciation, molecular
■■ Pathology evolution, evolutionary biology and the
origin of life, classification of organisms,
■■ Pharmacology
diversity of life, communities, ecosystems
■■ Physiology and the relationship of organisms to their
■■ Plant Science environment, human impact preserving
habitats, and genetic variation.
■■ Zoology
6 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Genetics
This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under
this major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Microbiology and
Immunology major open until the end of Level 2.
Biology of Cells and Physics 1:
Semester 1 Chemistry 1 Breadth
Organisms Fundamentals
Level 1
Genetics and the
Semester 2 Chemistry 2 Data Analysis 1 Breadth
Evolution of Life
Principles of
Principles of Analysis of
Semester 1 Microbiology and Breadth or Elective
Genetics Biological Data
Immunology
Level 2
Microbes,
Genes and Experiments in
Semester 2 Infections and Breadth
Genomes Genetics
Responses
Genes: Evolutionary Medical
Semester 1 Organisation Genetics and Microbiology: Breadth or Elective
and Function Genomics Bacteriology
Level 3
Medical
Human and
Semester 2 Genetic Analysis Microbiology: Breadth
Medical Genetics
Virology
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
For more information, visit: science.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 7Chemical Sciences
Subject set: CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 and CHEM10004 Chemistry 2
Why study Chemical Sciences? Complementary subject sets Semester 2
So, what is chemistry all about? The Biological Sciences, Engineering Systems, Students will select their Semester 2
better question is, what isn’t chemistry Mathematics and Statistics, Physical subject based on the subject completed
all about? Whether it’s harnessing Sciences. in Semester 1.
renewable energy sources, next-gen CHEM10003 Chemistry 1
nanotechnology, or new medical Which Chemistry subjects Students who completed CHEM10007
breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever- should I take? Fundamentals of Chemistry in Semester 1
present and vital tool for shaping the are eligible to proceed with this subject in
technologies of the future. The future Semester 1
Semester 2.
of science is multidisciplinary, and There are three options available to
chemistry sits at the intersection of so Chemical Sciences students in Semester CHEM10004 Chemistry 2
much that will change our world over the 1; you will choose one subject based Students who completed CHEM10003
coming century. Study chemistry and you on the strength of your chemistry Chemistry 1 in Semester 1 are eligible to
could be the next Rosalind Franklin, Elon background. proceed with this subject in Semester 2.
Musk, or, well, you tell us? Students who achieved excellent results
CHEM10007 Fundamentals of Chemistry
in CHEM10007 in Semester 1 may be
Majors This is a foundation subject that does
invited to enrol in this subject. This is the
not assume any background knowledge
standard Semester 2 subject choice for
This subject set is a requirement for the of chemistry. Students who have
the Chemical Sciences subject set.
following majors: not completed VCE Chemistry 3/4 or
equivalent must enrol in this subject if
■■ Animal Health and Disease they wish to proceed with the Chemical
■■ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Sciences subject set.
■■ Cell and developmental biology CHEM10003 Chemistry 1
■■ Chemical Systems This subject is available to students who
■■ Chemistry have completed VCE Chemistry 3/4 or
equivalent. This is the standard Semester
■■ Computational Biology 1 subject choice for the Chemical
■■ Food Science (CHEM10003 only) Sciences subject set.
■■ Marine Biology CHEM10009 Chemistry for BioSciences
■■ Pathology This intensive chemistry subject provides
high-achieving students intending to
■■ Pharmacology
study biochemistry, with an alternative
CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 is required for first year chemistry preparation to the
the interdisciplinary Environmental normal pathway of CHEM10003 and
Science major, which can be structured to CHEM10004.
have an Environmental Chemistry focus.
To be eligible for this subject, students
CHEMI10003 Chemistry 1 is required for
must have scored at least 35 in VCE
the Food Science major.
Chemistry 3/4 or equivalent and either
at least 32 in VCE Mathematical Methods
3/4 or equivalent, or 29 in VCE Specialist
Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent.
8 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Chemistry
Career Focus This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under
this major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Biochemistry and
Renewables Molecular Biology and Pharmacology majors open until the end of Level 2.
Could you imagine five years
ago that South Australia would in Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Chemistry 1 Calculus 1 Breadth
2017 buy the world’s largest battery Organisms
to store its wind energy? Then try Level 1
to imagine battery technology Semester 2 Chemistry 2
Genetics and the
Calculus 2 Breadth
in five years, or ten. We’re fast Evolution of Life
heading into the age of renewable
Chemistry:
energy and your chemistry know- Semester 1 Reactions and
Biochemistry and Techniques in
Breadth or Elective
Molecular Biology Molecular Science
how will set you up to make major Synthesis
Level 2
contributions to a field that is Chemistry:
worth more than $1 trillion dollars Practical Chemistry Pharmacology:
Semester 2 Structure and Breadth
2 How Drugs Work
and growing at an exponential rate. Properties
You might join researchers at the Drugs: From
Reactivity and Advanced Practical
University of Melbourne to find new Semester 1
Mechanism Chemistry
Discovery to Breadth or Elective
Market
ways to produce flexible, printable Level 3
solar panels that could cover any Specialised Topics
Analytical and
Protein Structure
surface, or new chemicals that can Semester 2 Environmental Breadth
in Chemistry B and Function
Chemistry
harness more of the Sun’s energy,
or get into the race to produce the Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
next generation of batteries, with Major subjects Breadth
ten times the charge.
For more information, visit: science.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 9Earth Sciences
Subject set: EVSC10001 The Global Environment and one/both from:
ATOC10001 Wonders of the Weather
ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth
Why study Earth Sciences? EVSC10001 The Global Environment ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth
This subject is an introduction to Geology, This subject will allow students to gain a
With 4.6 billion years’ worth of records, Geography, Climate and Environmental deeper understanding of the processes
you’re never short of content in the Earth Science. It provides an overview of the governing the geological evolution of
Sciences. You could start at the origins processes controlling the formation and the Earth. Students will participate in a
of our planet and the processes that evolution of our global environment. three-day field trip, providing hands-on
shaped it, or skip forward to the 2 billion theoretical investigations employing
year Snowball Earth, dating the 40,000 Victoria’s geology.
year Indigenour rock art of Kimberley,
or jump straight to today and build
advanced models to understand how Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Geology
humans are changing our climate. If you This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under
can understand the links between the these majors. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Environmental
oceans, land, atmosphere and biological Science major open until the end of Level 2.
organisms, you’ll have a pretty good
understanding of the world as it is today, Semester 1
The Global
Chemistry 1
Biology of Cells and
Breadth
Environment Organisms
was yesterday and will be tomorrow. And
Level 1
if vulcanology isn’t one of the coolest
Understanding Wonders of the
sounding sciences around, then what is? Semester 2 Data Analysis 1 Breadth
Planet Earth Weather
Structural and Earth Composition,
Majors Semester 1 Metamorphic Minerals and
Environmental
Breadth or Elective
Chemistry
Geology Magmas
This subject set is a requirement for the Level 2
following majors: Field Mapping
Environmental
Semester 2 and Sedimentary Ecology Breadth
Geoscience
Geology
■■ Climate and Weather (ATOC10001
Wonders of the Weather is required) Hydrogeology/
Tectonics and Geobiology and
Semester 1 Environmental Breadth or Elective
Geodynamics Paleobiology
■■ Geology (ERTH10002 Understanding Geochemistry
Level 3
Planet Earth is required) Sedimentary Environmental Risk
Semester 2 Economic Geology Breadth
Geology Assessment
EVSC10001 The Global Environment
is also recommended for the
Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, Climate and Weather
interdisciplinary Environmental Science
major, which can be structured to have a
The Global
Geology focus. Semester 1
Environment
Calculus 2 Physics 1 Breadth
Level 1
Complementary subject sets Wonders of the Understanding
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Breadth
Weather Planet Earth
Mathematics and Statistics, Biological
Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Weather and
Sciences, Information Technology, Semester 1 Vector Calculus Real Analysis Breadth or Elective
Climate Systems
Geography. Level 2
Past Climates:
Environmental Differential
Semester 2 Icehouse to Breadth
Which Earth Sciences subjects Greenhouse
Geoscience Equations
should I take? Dynamical Atmospheric
Semester 1 Meteorology and Processes and Complex Analysis Breadth or Elective
ATOC10001 Wonders of Weather Oceanography Composition
This subject explores how the Level 3
Numerical Methods
atmosphere and oceans determine many Modern and Future Atmosphere Ocean
Semester 2 and Scientific Breadth
Climate Interaction
aspects of our lives. Computing
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
For more information, visit: science.unimelb.edu.au
10 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Engineering Systems
Subject set: ENGR10004 Engineering Systems Design 1 and ENGR10003 Engineering Systems
Design 2
Why study Engineering Systems? Which Engineering Systems
Are you a problem-solver? An innovator?
subjects should I take? Career Focus
Do you like to pull things apart and ENGR10004 Engineering Systems Design 1 Metro tunnel project
put them back together again just to Engineering Systems Design 1 introduces
see how they work? Then engineering At $11 billion, the Melbourne
students to the world of engineering
Metro Tunnel Project is one of
systems may be the right choice for through a mix of design projects,
Victoria’s biggest infrastructure
you. Design and build an interplanetary interactive workshops and lectures.
project in decades, and that
spaceship, or an even better version of This subject centres on the engineering
means jobs. The tunnel is being
the International Space System that can method, the approach to problem solving
built, literally, on the doorstep
make living in space more comfortable. and engineering design that makes
of the University, so think of the
Learn how to build machines, engines engineers unique. The subject will prepare opportunities: You could visit the
and structures that are durable and students for an exciting and rigorous site; explore the many challenges
sustainable in the face of climate engineering education that will allow them of building two tunnels and five
change. Fill your passion for building and to serve an increasingly complex society. underground stations while
designing, or work towards your career as allowing the city to continue to
ENGR10003 Engineering Systems Design 2
a certified Engineer. function above; you could even
Engineering Systems Design 2 will develop
do an internship with the Metro
the students’ understanding of the
Majors engineering method and the importance of
Tunnel Rail Authority or one of the
international engineering firms
This subject set is a requirement for some engineering in society. Engineering Systems helping to build the project. It's not
engineering systems majors: Design 2 focuses on inter-relationships in due for completion until 2026 so you
engineering systems drawing on important could start your career in this once
■■ Bioengineering Systems examples from lightweight structures, in a generation engineering project.
■■ Chemical Systems programming and digital electronic
circuits. This subject will prepare students
■■ Civil Systems for an exciting and rigorous engineering
■■ Electrical Systems education that will allow them to serve an
increasingly complex society.
■■ Environmental Engineering Systems
■■ Mechanical Systems Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Environmental
■■ Mechatronics Systems Engineering Systems
This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under this major.
These subjects are designed to introduce
you to engineering and will prepare you
Engineering Biology of Cells and
for your second year subjects regardless Semester 1
Systems Design 1
Calculus 2
Organisms
Breadth
of your engineering systems major. Please Level 1
check the handbook for prerequisite Semester 2
Engineering
Linear Algebra
Genetics and the
Breadth
information to confirm whether one or Systems Design 2 Evolution of Life
both Engineering Systems Design subjects
Engineering Analysis of Engineering
are a requirement for your chosen major. Semester 1
Mathematics Biological Data Computation
Breadth
Level 2
Complementary subject sets Semester 2
Earth Processes for Land Administration Thinking
Breadth
Engineering Systems Scientifically
Biological Sciences, Mathematics and
Statistics, Chemical Sciences, Earth Semester 1 Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Risk Imaging the
Breadth
Analysis Environment
Sciences, Physical Sciences.
Level 3
Environmental
Biotransport Systems Modelling
Semester 2 Engineering Breadth
Processes and Design
Systems Capstone
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
For more information, visit: science.unimelb.edu.au
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 11Geography
Subject Set: GEOG10001 Famine: The Geography of Scarcity and EVSC10001 The Global
Environment
Why study Geography? EVSC10001 THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
Our society is shaped by where we live.
This subject is an introduction to Career Focus
Geology, Geography, Climate and
Geography is the who, what, where, Environmental Science. It provides an International aid
when and why of us and our place in the overview of the processes controlling the
world. If you're curious about how the The Reverend Tim Costello AO
formation and evolution of our global is the Chief Advocate of World
natural, built and urban environments environment. We begin by exploring the Vision Australia and the Patron
affect our societies and biodiversity, origin of the Earth as a planet within the of the Australian Geography
geography combines the understanding of solar system, its layered structure and Teachers Association. This is not
environmental and ecological processes (solid and fluid) constituent properties, a coincidence - aid organisations
with observations of how humans interact and the importance of the orbital need a thorough understanding of
with their environments through time. characteristics in controlling changes in the people, culture and landscape
Study geography and find out how to build the global climate. of disaster-affected communities to
disaster resilient cities, understand the be able to provide effective aid in
underlying causes of famine and forced a timely manner. And with climate
What subjects would
migration, and learn about the ecology and change exacerbating the occurrence
biogeography of Australia and the Asia-
complement my studies in
of natural disasters such as famines,
Pacific region. And while you are at it, learn Geography? droughts, hurricanes and flooding,
to unlock power features on Google maps SCIE10004 Human Sciences: From Cells research into both the risks to
that you’ve never even imagined. to Societies vulnerable communities, and also
the cultural connection to a place
ATOC10001 Wonders of the Weather
Majors are vital for helping communities
ERTH10002 Understanding Planet Earth become more resilient to these
This subject set is a requirement for the threats while maintaining their
following majors: dignity and identity. This is what the
study of geography can achieve.
■■ Geography
EVSC10001 The Global Environment
is also recommended for the Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Geography
interdisciplinary study of the
This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under this major.
Environmental Science major, which can
be structured to have a Geography focus. Famine: The
The Global Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Geography of Breadth
Environment Organisms
Scarcity
Complementary subject sets Level 1
Human Sciences:
Understanding Genetics and the
Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences. Semester 2
Planet Earth
From Cells to
Evolution of Life
Breadth
Societies
What Geography subjects Understanding Society and Plant Growth
Semester 1 Breadth or Elective
should I take? Global Landforms Environments Processes
Level 2
GEOG1001 Famine: The Geography of Landscapes and
Environmental
Scarcity Semester 2 Politics and Ecology Breadth
Diversity
Management
This subject explains the physical and
social drivers of famines and related Semester 1
Biogeography and Coastal Landforms Environmental
Breadth or Elective
crises in social-ecological systems, Ecology of Fire and Processes Plant Physiology
including the collapse of civilisations and Level 3
Vegetation
violent conflicts seemingly triggered by Global Climate The Disaster
Semester 2 Management and Breadth
Change in Context Resilient City
the scarcity of food, water and arable Conservation
land. It proposes theories that explain Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
famines and crises of scarcity, and tests Major subjects Breadth
these with evidence and case studies.
For more information, visit: science.unimelb.edu.au
12 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Information Technology
Subject set: COMP10001 Foundations of Computing and COMP10002 Foundations of Algorithms
Why study Information This subject teaches students with
Technology? little or no background in computer Career Focus
programming how to design and write
The world is awash with information, and basic programs using a high-level Cyber security
I.T is the central nervous system of our procedural programming language, The US Presidential election,
modern world. The internet of things. and to solve simple problems using Sony, iCloud, Yahoo! – it seems not
The cloud. How do we store, secure, these skills. a day goes by when we’re not talking
interpret and present the 2.5 quintillion about the latest hacking scandal.
bytes of data we produce every minute? COMP10002 Foundations of Algorithms How vulnerable are the online
The answer is in the hands of computer In many projects, it is important for systems we use to buy groceries or
programmers, data scientists and other programmers to have fine control over movie tickets, or those that store
I.T specialists. Not only that, but if you are low-level details of program execution, our health or financial information?
interested in other areas of study, consider and to be able to assess the cost of a It seems in many cases, the answer
this: solving problems in fields such as design decision on likely overall program is: very. If this interests you, think
business, biology, physics, chemistry, performance. This subject introduces about becoming a “white hat”
engineering, humanities and social students to a system programming hacker, and help organisations find
sciences often requires manipulating, language that gives programmers this and repair vulnerabilities in their
analysing and visualising data through kind of control, explores a range of online systems. Or take a job as a
computer programming. Is I.T the skill you standard data structures and algorithmic cyber security engineer, where you
need to stand out in these other fields? techniques, and shows how to apply them can work with software developers
to frequently encountered problems. to build end-to-end encryption,
Majors multi-layered login protections and
other security features into new
This subject set is a requirement for the products. With great I.T skills, comes
following majors: great responsibility, so please use
your power for good, not evil.
■■ Computational Biology
■■ Computing and Software Systems
■■ Data Science Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Data Science
Additionally, COMP10001 Foundations This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under this major.
of Computing is also recommended for
students wishing to complete the Spatial Semester 1
Foundations of
Calculus 2
Biology of Cells and
Breadth
Computing Organisms
Systems major.
Level 1
Foundations of Genetics and the
Complementary subject sets Semester 2
Algorithms
Linear Algebra
Evolution of Life
Breadth
Mathematics and Statistics.
Elements of Data Principles of
Semester 1 Probability Breadth or Elective
Processing Genetics
What Information Technology Level 2
subjects should I take? Analysis of Genes and
Semester 2 Statistics Breadth
Biological Data Genomes
COMP10001 Foundations of Computing
Solving problems in areas such as Linear Statistical
Evolutionary
business, biology, physics, chemistry, Semester 1 Machine Learning Genetics and Breadth or Elective
Models
Genomics
engineering, humanities and social Level 3
sciences often requires manipulating, Science and
Applied Data Modern Applied
Semester 2 Technology Breadth
analysing and visualising data through Science Statistics
Internship
computer programming.
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
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Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 13Mathematics and Statistics
Subject set: MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 Linear Algebra OR MAST10008 Accelerated
Mathematics 1 and MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
Why study Mathematics and Additionally, one Level 1 Mathematics MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
Statistics? and Statistics subject is required for each in place of MAST10007 Linear Algebra
of the Ecosystem (Forest Ecosystems Students with a strong mathematical and
Every scientist, engineer, medical specialisation), Environmental Science statistical background, who achieved 38
specialist and economist uses maths and Spatial Systems majors. or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics
and/or statistics, all the time. Sure, 3/4 or equivalent^, are encouraged
if you study biology or engineering, Complementary subject sets to enrol in this subject in place of
you can memorise the equations you MAST10007 Linear Algebra.
need to get by in these fields – but by Engineering Systems, Physical Sciences,
studying mathematics you’ll be able to Chemical Sciences, Information Semester 2
pick that equation apart, understand its Technology. MAST10006 Calculus 2
component parts and, maybe, put it back Students who were required to complete
together with improvements. And you’ve Which Mathematics and MAST10005 Calculus 1 prior to enrolling
probably heard the saying: there’s lies, Statistics subjects should I take? in MAST10006 Calculus 2 may take this
damn lies and statistics. That’s half true subject in Semester 2. Other eligible
– there’s bad statistics, and there’s good The subjects core to this subject set are
MAST10006 Calculus 2 and MAST10007 students may also enrol.
statistics. Can you spot the difference?
Linear Algebra OR MAST10008 Accelerated
MAST10007 Linear Algebra
Mathematics 1 and MAST10009 Accelerated
Majors This subject is the standard Semester 2
Mathematics 2. There are several
option for students wishing to complete
This subject set is a requirement for the options available. You choose your first
the Mathematics and Statistics subject
following majors: mathematics subject based on the strength
set. Please note that this subject is also
of your mathematical background.
■■ Bioengineering Systems available in both Semester 1 and the
Semester 1 Summer Semester.
■■ Chemical Systems
MAST10005 Calculus 1 MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
■■ Civil Systems
Students who have not completed (or in place of MAST10006 Calculus 2
■■ Climate and Weather scored 28 or below in) VCE Specialist Students with a strong mathematical and
■■ Computational Biology Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent^, but statistical background, who achieved 38
who wish to complete the Mathematics or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics
■■ Computing and Software Systems* and Statistics subject set, will need to 3/4 or equivalent*, are encouraged
■■ Data Science take Calculus 1 before commencing the to enrol in this subject in place of
■■ Ecosystem Science next subjects in the set. Students who MAST10006 Calculus 2.
scored 30 or above in VCE Specialist
■■ Electrical Systems Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent* will not
■■ Environmental Engineering Systems be eligible to enrol in this subject. Please
note that this subject is available in both
■■ Environmental Science
Semester 1 and Semester 2.
■■ Mathematical Physics
■■ Mathematics and Statistics MAST10006 Calculus 2
This subject is the standard Semester 1
■■ Mechanical Systems option for students wishing to complete
■■ Mechatronics Systems the Mathematics and Statistics subject set.
Please note that this subject is available in
■■ Physics
both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
■■ Spatial Systems
*25 credit points of first year math are required for the
Computing and Physical Systems major
14 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Mathematics
Career Focus and Statistics
This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under this
Banking
major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Informatics major open
What is the optimal credit card until the end of Level 2.
limit for any particular person? If it’s
too high, it costs the bank to hold Foundations of
Famine: The
the extra money in reserve. Too Semester 1 Calculus 2 Geography of Breadth
Computing
Scarcity
little, and it costs the bank in lost Level 1
interest charges (and don’t forget Biology of
Foundations of
Semester 2 Linear Algebra Australian Flora Breadth or Elective
these costs are always passed onto Algorithms
and Fauna
the customers). Educated guesswork
can help, but there’s a mathematical Semester 1 Real Analysis Probability
Foundations of
Breadth
solution – a model that analyses a Informatics
person’s purchasing and payment Level 2
Object Oriented
behaviour to tailor the optimal credit Group Theory and
Semester 2 Software Database Systems Breadth or Elective
Linear Algebra
limit. It’s the same with calculating Development
interest rates or gauging risk on
stocks and loans, or estimating Semester 1 Algebra Complex Analysis Graph Theory Breadth
performance of an investment
Level 3
portfolio. With your maths and stats Information
Metric and Hilbert Discrete
skills, you could save the banks Semester 2
Spaces Mathematics
Management Breadth
Techniques
money, save the customers money,
and make yourself some money. Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
^ Some common equivalencies for VCE mathematics scores are shown in the table:
VCE 3/4 International Trinity College GCE A Level CIE
Baccalaureate Foundation Studies (Cambridge)
Specialist Mathematics: HL Mathematics: ≥6 Mathematics 2 and P1, P3 + 2 options: A, A*
≥38 Mathematics 1: both
≥90
Specialist Mathematics: HL Mathematics: 4, 5 Mathematics 2 and P1, P3 + 2 options: B, C
29-37 Mathematics 1:
50-89
Specialist Mathematics: SL Mathematics: ≥4 Mathematics 1: ≥50
≤29
Mathematical Methods:
≥25
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Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 15Physical Sciences
Subject set: PHYC10001/10003/10005 Physics 1 and PHYC10002/10004/10006 Physics 2
Why study Physical Sciences? Which Physics subjects should Semester 2
Biology, chemistry, engineering,
I take? Students should select one Physics 2
medicine – pull them apart bit by bit and subject that suits the context in which
The subjects listed below are part of they want to study; the same principles of
at their most fundamental level, they all the subject set. There are three choices
come down to physics. So, if you want to physics will be explored in the subjects,
available to students in Semester 1; you with each placing a different emphasis on
understand how a bumblebee flies, or will choose one subject based on the
how human metabolism works, or design applications to particular areas. Students
strength of your physics and mathematics should consider their own interests, and
a wind turbine that doesn’t fall down, background.
study physics. You should also study which other science or engineering studies
physics if you are inspired by the beauty they want to complement. All subjects
Semester 1
of the cosmos and want to reveal its assume some previous knowledge
PHYC10005 Physics 1: Fundamentals of physics.
mysteries, or you want to use the biggest This is an introductory subject that
machine ever built by humans to find the does not assume a previous physics PHYC10002 Physics 2: Advanced
smallest particles ever observed. Or if you background. Students who take this This subject covers both theory and
just really like lasers. subject will not be able to enrol in Physics applications of physics principles.
2: Advanced in Semester 2. Students Students who completed Physics 1:
Majors who have completed VCE Physics 3/4 or Advanced in Semester 1 are encouraged
This subject set is a requirement for the equivalent with a sound result are not to enrol in this subject, and it is not
following majors: eligible to enrol in this subject. available to students who completed
Physics 1: Fundamentals in Semester 1.
■■ Electrical Systems PHYC10003 Physics 1
This subject is for students who have PHYC10004 Physics 2: Physical Sciences
■■ Mathematical Physics completed VCE Physics 3/4 or equivalent, and Technology
■■ Mechanical Systems and are considering taking physics beyond This is the recommended subject for
(recommended; required for Master first year, or as a complement to other students wishing to major in Physics,
of Engineering entry) science or engineering studies. Students Mathematical Physics or any Engineering
■■ Physics who take this subject can choose from Systems stream.
all Physics 2 options in Semester 2.
Additionally, PHYC10005 Physics 1: Students who have not completed VCE PHYC10006 Physics 2: Life Sciences and
Fundamentals is required for the Animal Specialist Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent Environment
Health and Disease major if physics are recommended to enrol in Calculus 1 This is the recommended subject for
was not completed at Year 12 level or as well. students wishing to major in Biomedical
equivalent. Sciences.
PHYC10001 Physics 1: Advanced
This subject is for students seeking a
Complementary subject sets
deep, more challenging introduction to
Mathematics and Statistics, Chemical physics and who achieved at least 35
Sciences, Engineering Systems. in both VCE Physics 3/4 and Specialist
Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent*. Students
who choose this subject are encouraged
to enrol in Physics 2: Advanced in
Semester 2.
16 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Physics
Career Focus This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under
this major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Mathematics and
Space exploration Statistics major open until the end of Level 2.
You don’t have to sign your life
away on a one-way trip to Mars
Semester 1 Physics 1 Calculus 2 Chemistry 1 Breadth
to join in the next wave of space
exploration. Late last year, Level 1
Physics 2: Physical
Australia finally announced its Semester 2 Science and Linear Algebra Chemistry 2 Breadth
own space agency, and with Technology
government agencies and private
Laboratory and
companies like SpaceX all looking Semester 1
Quantum and
Computational Vector Calculus Breadth or Elective
Thermal Physics
to the skies, space-related jobs Physics II
Level 2
look set to boom. Physicists and Special
engineers at the University of Differential
Semester 2 Relativity and Real Analysis Breadth
Equations
Melbourne are designing and Electromagnetism
building the SkyHopper, a small,
agile satellite that will look for Semester 1 Quantum Physics Electrodynamics Complex Analysis Breadth or Elective
evidence of undiscovered planets Level 3
and the earliest galaxies in the Laboratory and
universe. As a physics student, you Semester 2 Statistical Physics Computational Astrophysics Breadth
Physics III
could intern on this project on your
way to a career in astrophysics or Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
mechatronics. Major subjects Breadth
* Some common equivalencies for VCE mathematics scores are shown in the table:
VCE 3/4 International Trinity College GCE A Level
Baccalaureate HL/SL Foundation Studies
Physics: 35 Physics: 5HL/7SL Physics: 85 Physics: A
Specialist Mathematics: Mathematics: 5HL/7SL Mathematics: 85 Mathematics: B
35
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Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 17Psychological Sciences
Subject set: PSYC10003 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1 and PSYC10004 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
Why study Psychological What Psychological Sciences
Sciences? subjects should I take? Career Focus
Admit it. Deep down, we all want to These subjects are part of the subject Mental health specialist
know what everyone else is thinking. set and are required if you want to We’re not there yet but the taboo
Look at the most popular TED talks of complete the Psychology major and are around mental health in our society
all time – nearly all of them are about recommended for Neuroscience. is being eroded, slowly but surely.
human psychology. Understanding The success of campaigns like R U
human behaviour is hard, because PSYC10003 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1 OK? day have firmly thrust mental
how we behave is complex and keeps This subject focuses on the workings health into the spotlight, yet in
changing as our environment and of the individual from a psychological Australia thousands of people are
technology changes. Whether you are perspective. It includes detail of the lost each year to mental health
just curious or looking to incorporate neural components constituting the related deaths, and millions continue
psychology into your future career, study brain, the operation of the sensory to suffer in silence and shame. You
the psychological sciences to learn about systems underlying interaction with the could use your research skills to
every stage of human behaviour, from external environment and the cognitive better understand the social triggers
behavioural neuroscience to cognitive processes that construct the internal world of mental health crises, or join the
processes, and learn the practical experienced by the individuals. Careful emerging research into the impact of
aspects of developmental, social and consideration will be given to the nature of our gut microbiome on our mental
clinical psychology. this internal world and the importance of health. Or take the latest research
its relationship to the external world. and put it into practice, helping
Majors people understand, manage and
PSYC10004 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2 overcome their mental health issues.
This subject set is a requirement for the This subject focuses on the development
following majors: of the individual and their interaction
with their environment and considers
■■ Neuroscience (recommended)
what the consequences are, both when
■■ Psychology this interaction proceeds smoothly and
when it doesn’t. Questions concerning
To be on the registered psychologist human development giving attention to
pathway, you will need to complete cognitive and to social-emotional aspects
a sequence of 10 subjects to meet are explored. An understanding of some
the requirements of the Australian basic issues in human development is
Psychological Accreditation Council’s complemented with an examination of the
(APAC) accredited sequence. However, nature and development of personality
you don’t need to complete this specific and human interaction in social groups
sequence to major in Psychology if you and cultural settings.
do not wish to register as a psychologist
following graduate study.
Complementary subject sets
Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences,
Mathematics and Statistics.
18 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology
(with APAC Sequence)
These are sample course plans and may be varied. They are not indicative of all course plans
under this major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Human
Structure and Function major open until the end of Level 2.
Mind Brain and Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Calculus 1 Breadth
Behaviour 1 Organisms
Level 1
Mind Brain and Genetics and the
Semester 2 Data Analysis 1 Breadth
Behaviour 2 Evolution of Life
Biological Developmental Principles of
Semester 1 Breadth or Elective
Psychology Psychology Human Structure
Level 2
Cognitive Personality and Research-based
Semester 2 Breadth
Psychology Social Psychology Physiology
Research Methods The Unconscious Principles of
Semester 1 Breadth or Elective
for Human Inquiry Mind Neuroscience
Level 3
Psychological
The Integrated Visual
Semester 2 Science: Theory Breadth
Brain Neuroscience
and Practice
Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Psychology
(without APAC Sequence)
These are sample course plans and may be varied. They are not indicative of all course plans
under this major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves the Human
Structure and Function major open until the end of Level 2.
Mind Brain and Biology of Cells and
Semester 1 Chemistry 1 Breadth
Behaviour 1 Organisms
Level 1
Mind Brain and
Semester 2 Data Analysis 1 Chemistry 2 Breadth
Behaviour 2
Chemistry:
Biological
Semester 1 Reactions and Breadth Breadth or Elective
Psychology
Synthesis
Level 2
Chemistry:
Personality and Pharmacology: Practical
Semester 2 Structure and
Social Psychology How Drugs Work Chemistry 2
Properties
Perception, Drugs: From
Research Methods
Semester 1 Memory and Discovery to Breadth or Elective
for Human Inquiry
Cognition Market
Level 3
Psychological Trends in Drugs in
Semester 2 Science: Theory Personality and Biomedical Breadth
and Practice Social Psychology Experiments
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
Major subjects Breadth
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Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 19Subject sets Required for this major Recommended for this major
Biological Chemical Earth Engineering
Geography
Sciences Sciences Sciences Systems
Agricultural Science
Animal Health and Disease
Animal Science and Management
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioengineering Systems
Biotechnology
Cell and Developmental Biology
Chemical Systems
Chemistry
Civil Systems
Climate and Weather
Computational Biology
Computing and Software Systems
Data Science
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Electrical Systems
Environmental Engineering Systems
Majors in the Bachelor of Science
Environmental Science
Food Science
Ecosystem Science
Genetics
Geography
Geology
Human Structure and Function
Immunology
Marine Biology
Mathematical Physics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Systems
Mechatronics Systems
Microbiology and Immunology
Neuroscience
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physics
Physiology
Plant Science
Psychology
Spatial Systems
Zoology
20 Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018Information Mathematics Physical Psychological
Additional information
Technology and Statistics Sciences Sciences
One Level 1 Physics subject is required if Physics was not
completed in Year 12
MAST10010 is also recommended
BIOL10004 and CHEM10003 are required
BIOL10005 is required
PHYC10004 or PHYC10002 is the required Semester 2 choice
One Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics subject is required
BIOL10004 and CHEM10003 are required
One Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics subject is required
One Level 1 Physics subject is required if Physics was not com-
pleted in Year 12
The Chemical Sciences set is required for the Chemical
Physics specialisation
One Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics subject is required.
ENVS10006 is recommended
Bachelor of Science Course Planning Guide 2018 21Interdisciplinary study
Within the Bachelor of Science we offer Sample course plan - Bachelor of Science, major in Environmental
some majors that require a range of Science
knowledge from across the sciences and
mathematics, with study drawn from a This is a sample course plan and may be varied. It is not indicative of all course plans under this
major. This course plan has been structured in a way that leaves a number of additional majors
number of disciplines rather than specific
open until the end of Level 2.
subject sets.
The Global Biology of Cells and
These majors allow students to graduate Semester 1
Environment
Chemistry 1
Organisms
Breadth
with enough expertise to understand Level 1
problems from multiple perspectives in Wonders of the
Understanding
Semester 2 Chemistry 2 Data Analysis 1 Weather (or
order to come up with the best solutions Planet Earth
breadth)
to big issues, such as climate change
Structural and Field Mapping
and disease. Semester 1
Environmental
Metamorphic and Sedimentary Breadth
Chemistry
Geology Geology (JUNE)
Level 2
Environmental Science Landscapes and
Semester 2 Ecology Dangerous Earth Breadth
Diversity
This major includes subjects that
integrate different scientific principles Environmental Risk
Hydrogeology/ Global Climate
that can be applied to solving real-world Semester 1 Environmental Change in Context Breadth or Elective
Assessment
Geochemistry (FEBRUARY)
environmental problems. In the Level 3 Level 3
subjects of the major, you will participate Problem Solving
The Disaster
Semester 2 in Environmental Applied Ecology Breadth
in group-based reviews of environmental Resilient City
Science
management plans and conduct
Subjects leading to the major Other science subjects to complement the major
multidisciplinary practical assessments
Major subjects Breadth
of environmental issues.
This major strongly encourages study in four Computational Biology ■■ Students who have not completed, or
different areas in first year. We recommend scored less than 29 in, VCE Specialist
This major includes the study of life, Mathematics 3/4 or equivalent*
pairing at least one of the below subjects mathematical and computational
with a related subject to create a subject set; must instead complete MAST10005
sciences. It provides education in the use of
this will ensure other major options remain Calculus 1, MAST10006 Calculus 2,
computational and quantitative methods
open to you beyond first year. MAST10007 Linear Algebra, then
to address biological questions that require
either MAST20004 Probability or
analysis of large amounts of data. There
Chemistry - CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 MAST20009 Probability for Statistics
is a growing demand for computational
Biology - BIOL10001 Biology of Australian in their second year.
and mathematical biologists who are
Flora and Fauna, BIOL10004 Biology of Cells working to solve problems that range from Computer Science - COMP10001
and Organisms or BIOL10005 Genetics and identifying the genetic basis of disease Foundations of Computing and COMP10002
the Evolution of Life to predicting how ecological systems will Foundations of Algorithms
respond to climate change.
Earth Sciences - EVSC10001 The Global Biology - BIOL10005 Genetics and the
Environment In addition to completing core units Evolution of Life
Mathematics and Statistics - MAST10010 that provide essential education in
Chemistry -
Data Analysis 1, MAST10005 Calculus 1 or computational biology, students have the
■■ CHEM10009 Chemistry for BioSciences
MAST10006 Calculus 2. opportunity to specialise in a core discipline
(for students who scored at least 35
– Biological Sciences, Mathematics and
Statistics or Information Technology. in VCE Chemistry 3/4 or equivalent*
and 32 in Mathematical Methods
Because of the specific and or equivalent*, or 29 in Specialist
multidisciplinary nature of this major, study Mathematics or equivalent*); or
takes up most of your elective options.
■■ Both CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 and
Students commit to this major by the
beginning of Semester 2, Level 2. CHEM10004 Chemistry 2; or
■■ Students who have not completed
Computational Biology requires study in
VCE Chemistry 3/4 or equivalent*
four different areas in first year:
must complete CHEM10007
Mathematics and Statistics - Fundamentals of Chemistry, then
■■ MAST10006 Calculus 2, MAST10007 CHEM10003 Chemistry 1 and
Linear Algebra and MAST10010 Data CHEM10004 Chemistry 2.
Analysis 1; or
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