Bachelor of Science (Evolutionary Biology) B.Sc(EvoB)

2009

Program Outline

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Year 12 applicants 2008 Commonwealth-supported TER: 80.9 You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You must have gained a 'Recorded Achievement' in four SACE Stage 2 HESS (Higher Education Selection Subjects) General subjects (or interstate/International Baccalaureate equivalents). For a full list of SACE subjects and their HESS status please refer to the SATAC Tertiary Entrance Booklet. You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER). Higher Education applicants You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent university study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. VET applicants You must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Special Entry applicants You must meet the following criteria: you must be 21 years or over on January 1st of the year that you will be studying*, you must not hold a completed higher education level award, and if you have been enrolled in a course leading to a higher education level award in the last 3 years, you must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 40% and the quantitative component contributes 60% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. *The age restriction is 19 years or over if you have completed either the Flinders Foundation course or the UniSA Foundation Studies program or the UniSA Program for Adult Learners. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
Assumed knowledge:	SACE Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Studies
How to apply:	SATAC Code: 324281 Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,162
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6 International TER 80
Assumed knowledge:	Chemistry and Mathematics desirable
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Mid-year entry?	No
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $22,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Areas of Specialisation

After a common first year focussing on the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and geology you will be given the opportunity to pursue one of two majors:

• Palaeontology or Systematics & Molecular Evolution – the reconstruction and study of fossil material;  or
• Systematics and Molecular Evolution – the use of molecular biology and evolutionary genetics to investigate the diversification of life.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Please note that this program is under review and the courses listed at levels II and III are indicative only. Level I
Semester 1 (core courses) BIOLOGY 1101: Biology I: Molecules, Genes & Cells GEOLOGY 1103: Earth Systems I together with an additional 6 units of Level I courses chosen from the following electives: CHEM 1100: Chemistry IA CHEM 1101: Foundations of Chemistry IA MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA MATHS 1013: Mathematics IMA STATS 1000: Statistical Practice I or other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences.  A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. Semester 2 (core courses)  BIOLOGY 1202: Biology I:Organisms GEOLOGY 1100: Earth’s Interior I together with an additional 3 units of Level I courses chosen from the following electives: ENV BIOL 1002: Ecological Issues I CHEM 1200: Chemistry IB or CHEM 1201: Foundations of Chemistry IB MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB STATS 1004: Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) or other courses offered by the Faculty of Sciences.  A maximum of 3 units may be taken from courses offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design.
Level II
Passes in Level II courses as follows. FOR A MAJOR IN PALAEONTOlOGY: GEOLOGY 2500: Sedimentary Geology II ENV BIOL 2501: Evolutionary Biology II Plus one of the following ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II ENV BIOL 2503: Zoology II with passes in additional courses to the value of 15 units chosen from: ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II ENV BIOL 2503: Zoology II ENV BIOL 2510: Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics  ENV BIOL 2501: Structural Geology II ENV BIOL 2502: Ecology II GENETICS 2520:Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity of Genomes GEOLOGY 2503: Landscape Processes and Environments II  or courses selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator * Students wishing to enrol in GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes & Molecular Evolution as part of the Level III Palaeontology major must enrol in both GENETICS 2510: Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics and GENETICS 2520: Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity Genomes. FOR A MAJOR IN SYSTEMATIC AND MOLECULAR EVOLUTION: GENETICS 2510: Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics ENV BIOL 2501: Evolutionary Biology II GENETICS 2520: Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity of Genomes Plus one of the following ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II  ENV BIOL 2503: Zoology II with electives to the value of 12 units chosen from: ENV BIOL 2503: Zoology II ENV BIOL 2500: Botany II GEOLOGY 2500: Sedimentary Geology II  ENV BIOL 2502: Ecology II GEOLOGY 2503: Landscape Processes and Environments II or courses selected in consultation with the Program Coordinator * Students wishing to enrol in GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes & Molecular Evolution as part of the Level III Systematic and Molecular Evolution major must enrol in both GENETICS 2510: Genetics IIA: Foundations of Genetics and GENETICS 2520: Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity Genomes.
Level III
Passes in Level III courses as follows: FOR A MAJOR IN PALAEONTOLOGY: Semester 1 ENV BIOL 3122: Evolution and Palaeobiology Semester 2 ENV BIOL 3002: Australian Biota: Past, Present & Future ENV BIOL 3123: Issues in Evolutionary Biology GEOLOGY 3014: Environmental Geoscience Applications III with electives to the value of 12 units chosen from Sciences electives Recommended electives include: Semester 1 ENV BIOL 3006: Research Methods in Environmental Biology ENV BIOL 3011: Evolution and Diversity of Insects ENV BIOL 3121: Concepts in Ecology GENETICS 3111: Genes, Genomes & Molecular Evolution Semester 2 GEOLOGY 3013: Tectonics III GEOLOGY 3015: Environmental Geoscience Processes III SOIL&WAT 3010: Remote Sensing FOR A MAJOR IN SYSTEMATICS AND MOLECULAR EVOLUTION: Semester 1 ENV BIOL 3122: Evolution and Palaeobiology GENETICS 3111: Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution Semester 2 ENV BIOL 3002: Australian Biota: Past, Present & Future ENV BIOL 3123: Issues in Evolutionary Biology with electives to the value of 12 units chosen from Sciences electives Recommended electives include: Semester 1 ENV BIOL 3006: Research Methods in Environmental Biology ENV BIOL 3011: Evolution and Diversity of Insects ENV BIOL 3121: Concepts in Ecology GEOLOGY 3013: Tectonics III Semester 2 ENV BIOL 3003: Ecophysiology of Animals ENV BIOL 3008: Conservation and Restoration ENV BIOL 3009: Ecophysiology of Plants ENV BIOL 3010: Marine Ecology GENETICS 3121: Gene Expression & Human Developmental Genetics GEOLOGY 3014: Environmental Geoscience Applications

Career Opportunities

Graduates will find work as research scientists in a range of organisations including universities, museums and herbaria.

Potential careers

Research Scientist, Ecologist, Ecotourism, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Life Scientist, Ministerial Adviser, Botanist, Palaentology, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Consultant, Curator, Policy Adviser, Political Advisor, Politician, Diplomatic corps, Project Officer, Education Coordinator, Education Officer / Educator, Public Relations Officer/ Publicist, Environmental Biologist, Research Assistant, Environmental Consultant, Research Associates, Revegetation, Science Communicators, Science Educators, Scientific Data Analyst, Scientific Officer, Foreign Affairs, Government officer, Teacher, Team Leader, Technical Officer, Tutor, Journalist, Journalist (Science Communications)

Useful Links

Faculty of Sciences

Program Rules

• Faculty of Sciences
• Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences