Bachelor of Applied Biology (BApplBiol)
Bachelor of Applied Biology (BApplBiol)
Program Code
BAPB
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
This program offers a unique combination of theoretical learning and professional practice in the discipline of applied biology. It focuses on both biological knowledge and on the multitude of ways in which biology contributes to employment and productivity. Students will start from a broad base in their first year with fundamental knowledge and skills in biology, chemistry, quantitative and generic science literacy skills. In second year, students will begin to specialise with a focus on their area of interest and will have the opportunity to undertake a semester of study abroad in the second half of the year. In third year, students will choose a major in one of Plant Product Development, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology and Immunology and will have the opportunity to complete an industry or research placement. In fourth year, a capstone experience will be offered to students in the form of a ‘flipped placement’ in which industry personnel will work alongside students within the university, developing solutions to real-world problems.
The Bachelor of Applied Biology is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Applied Biology
There shall be a Bachelor of Applied Biology.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Applied Biology, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 96 units:
- Core courses to the value of 51 units
- Elective courses to the value of 45 units which may include other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are not offered by the Faculty of Sciences up to the value of 9 units in total at levels I and/or II with no more than 6 units at Level I
- No more than 30 units at Level I and at least 48 Science units at Level III and IV combined
- A major chosen from:
- Plant Product Development
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Work based training / extra mural studies
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 51 units.
Level I
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 1101WT Principles & Practice of Science for App Biology I 3 ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country & Protocols 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives 3 BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM 3 STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3 BIOLOGY 1401 Concepts in Biology 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA 3 CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB 3 CHEM 1310 Chemistry IA(S) 3 CHEM 1311 Chemistry IB(S) 3 Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 2500WT Research Skills for Applied Biology II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 3500WT Professional Practice for Applied Biology III 3 APP BIOL 3530WT Research Practice for Applied Biology III 3 Level IV
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 3540WT Applied Biology Capstone III 9 and
Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 3510WT Applied Biology Industry Placement III 12 APP BIOL 3520WT Applied Biology Research Placement III 12 -
Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies
To satisfy the requirements for Work Based Training / Extra Mural Studies students must adhere to the following:
Students must complete a total of 10 weeks of professional work experience to the value of approximately 375 hours which will be assessed within APP BIOL 3510WT Applied Biology Industry Placement or APP BIOL 3520WT Applied Biology Research Placement.
Major
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Major in Plant Product Development
To satisfy the requirements for Major in Plant Product Development students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ANIML SC 2501WT Genes and Inheritance II 3 AGRIC 2500WT Animal and Plant Biochemistry II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PLANT SC 3500WT Biotechnology in the Food & Wine Industries III 3 PLANT SC 3515WT Plant Biotechnology III 3 PLANT SC 3530WT Plant Production and Global Climate Change III 3 FOOD SC 3550WT Brewing Technology & Beer Production III 3 -
Major in Biochemistry
To satisfy the requirements for Major in Biochemistry students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 2500 Biochemistry II: Molecular and Cell Biology 3 BIOCHEM 2501 Biochemistry II: Metabolism 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value BIOCHEM 3000 Molecular and Structural Biology III 6 BIOCHEM 3001 Cancer, Stem Cells & Development III 6 -
Major in Genetics
To satisfy the requirements for Major in Genetics students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GENETICS 2510 Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics 3 GENETICS 2520 Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III 6 GENETICS 3211 Gene Expression & Human Developmental Genetics III 6 -
Major in Microbiology & Immunology
To satisfy the requirements for Major in Microbiology & Immunology students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Level II
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MICRO 2500 Microbiology II 3 MICRO 2501 Immunology & Virology II 3 Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MICRO 3000 Infection and Immunity IIIA 6 MICRO 3001 Infection and Immunity IIIB 6
Electives
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Elective Courses
Level I
Level I courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level II
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PLANT SC 2510WT Foundations in Plant Science II 3 APP BIOL 2512WT Study Abroad in Applied Biology II 12 or
Level II courses from the degree of Bachelor of Science or other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
Level III / Level IV
Courses to the value of at least 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value AGRIBUS 3017WT Business Management for Applied Sciences III 3 ENV BIOL 3009 Ecophysiology of Plants III 3 FOOD SC 3550WT Brewing Technology & Beer Production III 3 PLANT SC 3500WT Biotechnology in the Food & Wine Industries III 3 PLANT SC 3505WT Soil and Plant Nutrition III 3 PLANT SC 3510WT Plant Health III 3 PLANT SC 3515WT Plant Biotechnology III 3 SOIL&WAT 3016WT Soil Ecology and Nutrient Cycling III 3 SOIL&WAT 3017WT Soil & Water: Management & Conservation III 3 SOIL&WAT 3020WT GIS for Agriculture & Natural Resource III 3 or
Level III Elective courses from the Bachelor of Science.