To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1 year.
The Marine Biology and Aquaculture specialisation is offered as part of the Bachelor of Science (Honours).
Specialisations have different admission requirements to other programs of study available in the Bachelor of Science (Honours). In order to undertake a Specialisation students must be admitted to the Specialisation program. The name of the specialisation will be on the transcript and parchment.A student who has completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science with a specialisation in Marine Biology and Aquaculture, or completed another qualification which the Faculty Board agrees is equivalent, may be accepted for admission to the honours program provided a sufficiently high standard has been achieved in fulfilling the requirements of the bachelors degree.
As well as the student#39;s undergraduate record the availability of an academic supervisor for the research project will be taken into account.
The course aims to provide students with advanced skills that are required for planning, funding and carrying out research projects in a specific area within the broad discipline of biology. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in disciplines related to biological science or for a career in a science-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
Graduates of the course are expected to be able to do the following, in their chosen area of specialisation:
36 units comprising:
BIOL4700A Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)
BIOL4700B Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)
BIOL4700C Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)
BIOL4700D Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)
BIOL4700E Biology Honours Research Project (4.5/22.5 units)
BIOL4710 Honours Critical Readings (4.5 units)
BIOL4720 Honours Grant Writing Skills (4.5 units)
BIOL4730 Honours Scientific Methods and Data Presentation (4.5 units)
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