Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	50109
Version	10
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree (or qualifications recognised by the Division as equivalent), within previous five years in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Applicants who graduated with a pass degree from another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) at James Cook University will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more science disciplines Generate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate data and evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence Communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences through advanced English language, numeracy and technological skills Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in research contexts.

Course Structure

OPTIONS

Select an honours discipline

Aquaculture Science and Technology

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Chemistry

Ecology, Conservation, Plant Sciences and Zoology

Ecology and Conservation
Ecology and Zoology
Plant Science
Zoology

Earth and Environmental Science

Environmental Management
Environmental Science
Geography
Geology
Hydrology and Water Resources
Natural Resource Management
Environmental and Marine Geoscience

Genetics and Genomics

Marine Biology

Mathematical Sciences

Physiology and Pharmacology

Statistical Sciences

Statistics

CORE SUBJECTS

AQUACULTURE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Full-time only

AQ4101:12 Aquaculture Honours (Part 1 of 2)

AQ4102:12 Aquaculture Honours (Part 2 of 2)

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Full-time only

BC4002:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 1 of 2

BC4003:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 2 of 2

CHEMISTRY

Full-time

CH4002:12 Chemistry Honours Part 1 of 2

CH4003:12 Chemistry Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

CH4004:06 Chemistry Honours (Part time) Part 1 of 4

CH4005:06 Chemistry Honours (Part time) Part 2 of 4

CH4006:06 Chemistry Honours (Part time) Part 3 of 4

CH4007:06 Chemistry Honours (Part time) Part 4 of 4

ECOLOGY, CONSERVATION, PLANT SCIENCES AND ZOOLOGY

Full-time only

BZ4001:12 Ecology, Conservation, Plant Sciences and Zoology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

BZ4002:12 Ecology, Conservation, Plant Sciences and Zoology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Full-time

EA4401:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 1 of 2)

EA4402:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 2 of 2)

Part-time

EA4501:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4502:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4503:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4504:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 4 of 4)

GENETICS AND GENOMICS

Full-time only

GG4011:12 Genetics Honours (Part 1 of 2)

GG4012:12 Genetics Honours (Part 2 of 2)

MARINE BIOLOGY

Full-time only

MB4001:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

MB4002:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Full-time

MA4511:12 Mathematical Sciences Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4512:12 Mathematical Sciences Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

MA4515:06 Mathematical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4516:06 Mathematical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4517:06 Mathematical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4518:06 Mathematical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 4 of 4

MATHEMATICS

Full-time

MA4011:12 Mathematics Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4012:12 Mathematics Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

MA4015:06 Mathematics Part Time Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4016:06 Mathematics Part Time Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4017:06 Mathematics Part Time Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4018:06 Mathematics Part Time Honours Part 4 of 4

MICROBIOLOGY

Full-time

MI4000:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 1 of 2

MI4001:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

MI4010:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part Time) Part 1 of 4

MI4011:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part Time) Part 2 of 4

MI4012:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part Time) Part 3 of 4

MI4013:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part Time) Part 4 of 4

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Full-time

PH4511:12 Physical Sciences Honours Part 1 of 2

PH4512:12 Physical Sciences Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

PH4515:06 Physical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 1 of 4

PH4516:06 Physical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 2 of 4

PH4517:06 Physical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 3 of 4

PH4518:06 Physical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 4 of 4

PHYSICS

Full-time only

PH4011:12 Physics Honours Part 1 of 2

PH4012:12 Physics Honours Part 2 of 2

PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

Full-time only

PP4001:12 Physiology Honours Part 1 of 2

PP4002:12 Physiology Honours Part 2 of 2

STATISTICAL SCIENCE

Full-time

MA4521:12 Statistical Sciences Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4522:12 Statistical Sciences Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

MA4525:06 Statistical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4526:06 Statistical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4527:06 Statistical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4528:06 Statistical Sciences Part Time Honours Part 4 of 4

STATISTICS

Full-time

MA4021:12 Statistics Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4022:12 Statistics Honours Part 2 of 2

Part-time

MA4025:06 Statistics Part Time Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4026:06 Statistics Part Time Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4027:06 Statistics Part Time Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4028:06 Statistics Part Time Honours Part 4 of 4

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Not all disciplines are available in Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	Nil

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BSc(Hons)
Inclusion of discipline on testamur	The honours discipline shall appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable