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In an era where the influence of science has reached new heights, we invite you to embark on an educational journey with our Bachelor of Science (OUA), a dynamic and comprehensive degree that empowers you to shape your scientific destiny. Serving as your gateway to understanding and navigating the complexities of today&#39;s scientific landscape, this course allows you to explore the myriad possibilities within the sciences, charting a course tailored to your career aspirations. You will immerse yourself in an in-depth study of biology, acquiring the knowledge and skills essential for making a meaningful impact on the world today and tomorrow.Complementing this specialised focus, our course places a premium on foundational units designed to enhance transferable skills highly sought after by employers. In a rapidly evolving global scenario, where science plays a pivotal role in addressing pressing issues, this degree prepares you for both scientific excellence and the practical challenges of working in the field. You will delve into core units that intricately weave Indigenous knowledge and sustainability considerations, providing a holistic perspective that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of scientific exploration.  As a scientist in today&#39;s world, quantitative and qualitative skills are non-negotiable. Our curriculum ensures mastery in understanding, analysing, and communicating complex data. But this foundational stream isn&#39;t just theoretical: it integrates real-world learning activities that culminate in a unit where you engage in work-integrated learning activities in collaboration with industry organisations, gaining practical experience that sets you apart in the competitive scientific landscape.The Bachelor of Science (OUA) is a transformative experience. By seamlessly blending specialised discipline education with a broader skill set, this course provides a world-class science education. Step into the future of science, where innovation meets education, and be prepared to actively shape the world of science. Please note: Some subjects in this degree require you to attend laboratory sessions in Sydney.

Benefit from the guidance of teachers whose research findings are known on a global scale. Use this research to conduct case studies. Take a hands-on approach with a lab component. Specialise in biology, including genetics, genes and life processes.

Bachelor of Science

This degree is designed to provide students with basic skills and knowledge in a range of disciplines in science through a coherent program of study. Graduates will have a broad scientific background to assist with future employment or to pursue further study.

Engage your curiosity about the natural world with this online science course. Build a solid and broad foundation of scientific knowledge, starting with core subjects including physics and chemistry. Focus on a specialisation such as maths or biology.

Diploma in Science

Interested in science but not sure which discipline is for you? This course will prepare you with a solid grounding in scientific knowledge and skills. It also enables you to explore the many opportunities that science provides, the wonders of the natural environment and more.You&#39;ll learn the language and nature of science and mathematics, and will be able to follow your interests in specific areas of science.The course includes specialisations in the following disciplines: Earth and Environmental Systems, Forestry Systems or Marine Systems. Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards linked specialisations in the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science.Graduates may also find work in para-professional roles, including positions as field assistants, laboratory assistants and environmental monitoring officers.This course is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.Please note: Online students must undertake compulsory on campus Residentials for some units.

An online science course with specialisations in forestry, marine, or Earth and environmental systems. You’ll explore chemistry, physics, biology and geology. Think about the role science plays solving big issues like climate change and pollution. 

Diploma of Science

The Bachelor of Science at Southern Cross University is a flexible degree allowing you to incorporate a wide range of subjects with career-focused science specialisations. Choose a specialisation (the specialisation appears on your graduating testamur):Earth and Environmental Systems Develops skills and understanding of environmental science and management. Units cover ecology, ecosystem regeneration, biochemistry, modelling and resource management (including water, catchments and waste/resources in the circular economy).Marine Systems Builds on introductory earth systems knowledge with units at our National Marine Science Centre Islands Marine Park. These units cover oceanography, marine ecology, fish and aquaculture, reefs, fisheries and marine parks management.The Bachelor of Science is characterised by practical field experience in all years, making use of our easy access to a variety of subtropical terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems.

Explore Earth’s systems and challenges. You’ll apply chemistry and biology concepts to unpack global issues including pollution. Build skills in scientific report writing and data collection. For careers in park management, government, consulting or research.

Bachelor of Science (Earth and Environmental Systems and Marine Systems)

This course provides students with skills and experience in bioinformatics, focusing on omics science, computer programming, applied mathematics and statistics. It provides work experience in relevant organisations within the industry, allowing students to gain an understanding of the application of bioinformatics in a real world context. It also focuses on practical skills for researchers and industry professionals in bioinformatics, and offers flexible study options through on-campus and online study.

Hone skills in working with complex data sets – combining biology, computer science and information engineering. Work on a project under the eyes of an industry professional. Make workplace connections. Become a bioinformatition or informatician.

Master of Bioinformatics

Study On Demand – this is a 100% online engineering qualification designed specifically for online learning. With UniSA Online, you can take full control over your study, access support seven days a week, plan your study to fit around your life, view learning resources 24/7, and log into the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Graduate with the skills to transition from tradesperson to engineering professional with the knowledge and skills required in higher-level technical and management roles. Your qualification is also a great starting point if you’re looking to change careers and enter the engineering industry for the first time.This two-year qualification is an introduction to university-level study and is a pathway towards UniSA’s Bachelor of Engineering degrees, which has specialisations in civil, mechanical, mechatronics, electrical engineering and/or surveying. Depending on the combination of courses you choose, you could be eligible for up to 1.5 years of credit towards an Engineering (Honours) Bachelor degree with UniSA. Alternatively, you may choose to go directly into employment as an engineering associate, designer drafter, developer or engineering technical officer across a range of industries.

Learn core engineering concepts and essential maths, physics and chemistry. Combine those with key business management skills, and you’ll be ready to enter the engineering industry, or transition from a trade to a technical or management role.

Associate Degree in Engineering

Discover the wonder of the human body and unlock countless career paths, which can be studied using a combination of online, external and on campus study modes to suit your lifestyle and career goals. This degree is a perfect stepping stone for students wanting to undertake the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT); it also provides the knowledge and skills to enter professional courses such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy and veterinary science, or for further study in research higher degrees such as Honours, PhD and Masters programs.

Explore biomedical concepts, literature, and equipment. You’ll cover anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, biology, and more. Get the fundamentals of statistics. Graduate and unlock careers in medical research and laboratories.

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

In this course, you will learn the foundations of health science, including human biology, physiology and pathology, as well as the basics of research and evidence-based practice.You’ll study how food and other dietary factors can be used to improve wellbeing at individual, community or population level. Under the guidance of experienced nutritionists, you will gain hands-on experience treating public patients at our custom-built student-led clinic, The Practice Wellbeing Centre.Work-Integrated Learning and clinical practicum experience are embedded throughout the course and are incorporated into theory subjects.Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it&#39;s all about flexibility.Course duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time.

Study the foundations of biology, physiology and pathology. See where dietary factors fit in with health and wellness. You’ll gain hands-on experience treating patients in a student-led clinic. Graduates are eligible to join professional associations.

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Prepare for a fulfilling career in secondary education and help shape the minds of the next generationWith a growing demand for qualified teachers across Australia, Griffith&#39;s Master of Secondary Teaching focuses on educating children from Years 7 to 12. This program is designed for those who hold a bachelor&#39;s degree in another field and wish to transition into teaching.It combines in-depth theoretical coursework with hands-on practical experience, preparing you to teach specific subject areas and manage secondary classrooms effectively.The curriculum covers key areas such as adolescent development, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and classroom management. The program emphasises the importance of differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of secondary students and promotes critical thinking and engagement with contemporary issues in education.You will need to identify two of the following Teaching Areas to form your study:<ul><li>Biology#</li><li>Business</li><li>Chemistry#</li><li>Design Technologies</li><li>Digital Technologies</li><li>Drama</li><li>English</li><li>Food and Nutrition</li><li>Geography</li><li>Health and Physical Education</li><li>History</li><li>Instrumental Music#</li><li>Languages other than English (LOTE)</li><li>Mathematics</li><li>Music</li><li>Physics#</li><li>Psychology#</li><li>Visual Arts</li></ul># These teaching areas must be taken at a senior level and, therefore, require a minimum of six subjects in each area in the undergraduate degree.If you&#39;ve completed at least six psychology subjects in your bachelor&#39;s degree, you can choose one of the teaching areas mentioned above at a senior level (provided you meet the subject requirements) and complete a specialist area in Learning Enhancement. This will give you the skills to support students with additional needs. You&#39;ll be qualified to work in secondary schools, either advising teachers on planning or teaching in special education settings.

Use your qualifications and experiences from other sectors as a pathway to teaching. You’ll learn the theory and practice of teaching, specialising in two teaching areas like biology, drama, or psychology. Includes professional experience in high schools. 

Master of Secondary Teaching

Interested a career in agriculture where you can multiply your opportunities? The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture combines foundation regenerative agriculture units and academic skills units with an option to specialise in soil management. The course is ideal for those already working in the industry who wish to upgrade their skills for work as a soil lab technician or for those with an interest in pursuing further study at the Bachelor level.Successful completion of the Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture will enable entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross Bachelor of Science (Regenerative Agriculture).The Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture is offered through SCU College, where we recognise our students may have different approaches to learning. We connect you to peers and nurture your success with additional workshops to develop your academic and study skills.

With the option to specialise in soil management, this course presents alternative agricultural approaches and practices. Touch on chemistry, physics, biology and geology. Start to think about big topics like feeding and clothing the growing population.

Diploma of Regenerative Agriculture

Fundamentals of Chemistry

Essentials of Chemistry

Introduction to Engineering Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry

Introductory Chemistry

Applied Chemistry

Engineering Materials

Fermentation Principles and Processes

Essentials of Chemistry is an introductory subject for students with minimal background or no previous study in chemistry. The subject introduces chemistry topics with a real-world focus to prepare students for further studies in chemistry and related fields of science. The subject will introduce and reinforce chemistry concepts, knowledge and skills in chemistry to enable students to apply chemical principles and practice during their studies and in future employment.Module 1: General Chemistry covers matter, atoms, the periodic table, chemical bonding, naming compounds, molecular geometry, atomic masses, the mole and chemical reactions.Module 2: Organic Chemistry covers alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes, functional groups and reaction types. Module 3: Physical Chemistry covers gases, energy in chemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases.

Start a chain reaction with a grounding in chemistry designed to get you ready for further study. Perfect for students without a background in chemistry,you'll cover general chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry, with a real-world focus. 

This subject was previously known as Introduction to Chemistry.This subject introduces fundamental concepts that prepare students for subsequent study in chemistry and support further study in a range of majors. Students learn about the nature of matter at the molecular level. This involves learning language, symbols and representations used to describe matter and chemical reactions. Students develop skills in problem solving and calculations related to chemical quantities, processes and reactions.Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: <a href="http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport" target="_blank">http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport</a>.

Tally and compound simple ideas to get prepared for your chemistry studies. Learn language and symbols, and describe matter and chemical reactions. Calculate ways to solve problems about chemical quantities, processes and reactions. 

If you have never studied chemistry before, the background knowledge required for science-based degree programs can be intimidating. This is a foundation level subject, designed to help you to develop basic knowledge of key chemistry concepts for further university study. Studying with our supportive academic team, you will be introduced to the important role played by chemistry in society today. You will explore the core principles of the discipline, equipping you to understand fundamental concepts relating to matter, elements, ions, molecules and compounds, measurements, chemical reactions and bonding. With practical exercises that provide you with an experience in a range of lab techniques, our aim in this subject is to give you an appreciation of chemistry, and the confidence to become a flexible, independent scientific thinker.

An introduction to fundamental chemical principles and concepts. You’ll cover chemical reactions, elements, lab techniques, and more. Learn to write up experiments. Build a foundation of chemistry skills to support you through further science study. 

This subject is designed to provide an accessible and practical introduction to Chemistry. In this subject, you will acquire and apply knowledge of chemistry principles and techniques as relevant to applied or industry contexts, with a particular emphasis on biochemical processes. You will be introduced to a range of topics such as chemical analysis, phases of matter, acid-base chemistry, biologically important molecules, and biochemical reactions. During workshops you will use selected techniques to monitor, measure, and analyse, key parameters that are applicable to a broad range of applied and industry contexts. You will apply your learning to industry-based problems, explore potential solutions, and learn to communicate them effectively.

Learn the basic concepts of chemistry as they relate to engineering. Get hands-on experience through virtual practical work. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Get started with the basics of chemistry and how it relates to engineering. Taking a practical approach, you’ll cover matter, elements, molecules and more. Learn to interpret basic chemistry data. Work towards an Associate Degree in Engineering.

In this subject you will be introduced to the fundamentals of food chemistry relevant for the study of human nutrition science including composition, structure and function of food, chemistry of key food molecules such as macro and micro nutrients. Also the physical, chemical, nutritional and sensory changes in preparation, cooking and storage of food.

Chemistry Of Food And Cooking

This subject can provide you with an introduction to chemical principles sufficient to be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry subjects that are part of a chemistry major at the University of Tasmania. It is not designed to be a replacement for Year 12 Chemistry as it only covers topics of direct relevance as a background to the first-year subjects. This subject covers introductory chemistry for students with no previous knowledge of chemistry who intend to study the biological sciences. It does not form part of a Biology major but is taken as an elective subject.This subject explores the basic chemical concepts with a particular focus on biological systems and processes such as bonding and structure of organic molecules, aerobic respiration, ions in physiological systems, nutrient cycles and photosynthesis. Topics include fundamental chemical bonding theory, molecular geometry and interactions, reaction types and equilibria, introductory organic chemistry, and introductory thermodynamics. The laboratory program introduces basic techniques and skills commonly used in chemistry relevant to the biological sciences, along with reinforcing chemical concepts with practical experience. To complete this component of the subject, students must attend to complete a set of laboratory exercises. For students selecting an on-campus mode of study, you must attend fortnightly lab sessions throughout semester and students that have enrolled as online students must attend a laboratory workshop delivered in the last week of semester. Both options are on campus at either the Hobart or Launceston campus.

This course aims to give you a fundamental understanding of the relationship between chemistry and material properties and processing. You’ll also develop problem-solving and technical writing skills.Materials are important aspects of any engineering design. When designing or improving a product, one of the first things to consider is the material itself. The main aim of Materials Engineering is to make new materials and improve existing ones.Materials engineering includes the application of knowledge from applied physics, chemistry, and chemical, mechanical, and civil engineering. The knowledge of materials engineering is applicable in a wide range of emerging fields including additive manufacturing, nanotechnology, biomedical materials, electronic materials, recycling and energy generation, the development of lightweight metal alloys, and in traditional industries such as metallurgy and mining. These industries always look for engineers with exposure to a range of materials and materials engineering concepts – from materials processing (including metals and minerals) through various manufacturing, biomedical and processing industries.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Lay the foundations of an engineering career in manufacturing, nanotechnology, biomedical materials, electronic materials, recycling, energy generation and more. Over ten weeks, you’ll learn about improving and making new materials.

Chemical and physical separation principles underpin many industries of the modern world. In this subject you will extend your knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of substances and their interactions. Through laboratory-based and other activities you will investigate separation principles and how they apply to processes such as distillation, extraction, adsorption and filtration in a variety of industries. You will consider complex problems as well as the challenges and opportunities relevant to the application of these processes in industry.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject builds on concepts of learning through practice in Year 1 of study by introducing you to more complex learning experiences. You will be introduced to:<ul><li>discipline-based skills and knowledge in dynamic practice situations. This will include authentic and purposeful, industry-related experiences</li><li>concepts of managing effective relationships and communicating with others</li><li>the development and use of adaptive leadership skills and how these skills relate to innovative and entrepreneurial practice</li><li>the nature of responsible, accountable and reflective workplace skills, and creative and critical thinking relevant to para-professional practice.</li></ul>You will exercise self-awareness, initiative and judgement to manage yourself and professional relationships effectively. The application of tacit knowledge and capabilities will be reflected in a Practice Manual.

Separation Principles and Processes

In this subject you will be introduced to the key steps involved in realizing the manufacture of fermented products for commercial purposes. These include process design and optimization, scale-up and manufacturing operations such as cleaning and sterilization, substrate preparation, inoculum development, fermentation monitoring and control, product recovery/formulation, and the treatment of effluent and disposal of waste. You will complement and extend your understanding of the operations discussed by investigating the process, and science, associated with the commercial production of selected fermentation products, by preparing fermented foods/beverages at home, and by participating in an applied research project or a work-integrated learning experience.In conjunction with the discipline theory, this subject introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs. You will be introduced to:<ul><li>a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice</li><li>principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios</li><li>reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations</li><li>ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry. </li></ul>Participation in certain types of work integrate learning experiences are contingent on the outcomes of a series of preparatory activities. Some work integrated learning experiences may require travel and/or accommodation at the student&#39;s expense.

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