Bachelor of Applied Biology (BApplBiol)
Bachelor of Applied Biology (BApplBiol)
Program Code
BAPPB
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2019
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 two industry or research placements.
The Bachelor of Applied Biology is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.
Conditions
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
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 requirements with a combined total of not less than 72 units:
- Core course to the value of 36 units
- Elective courses to the value of 36 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.
- Level I courses not exceeding 30 units
- Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units
- A major chosen from the following:
- Plant Product Innovation
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology & Immunology
- Work based training/extra mural studies
7. Broadening experience
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
Level I
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 1510WT Foundations of Applied Biology IA 3 APP BIOL 1520WT Foundations of Applied Biology IB 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 BIOLOGY 1001 Fundamentals of 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 3550WT Professional Practice for Applied Biology III 6 APP BIOL 3560WT Research Practice for Applied Biology III 6 -
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 20 days to the value of approximately 150 hours of professional experience which will be assessed within APP BIOL 3550WT Professional Practice for Applied Biology III and APP BIOL 3560WT Research Practice for Applied Biology III
Major
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Plant Product Innovation Major
To satisfy the requirements for Plant Product Innovation Major students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
Level III
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PLANT SC 3515WT Plant Biotechnology III 3 PLANT SC 3530WT Food Production in a Future Climate III 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value FOOD SC 3550WT Brewing Technology & Beer Production III 3 PLANT SC 3200WT Plant Breeding III 3 PLANT SC 3500WT Biotechnology in the Food & Wine Industries III 3 PLANT SC 3510WT Plant Health III 3 -
Biochemistry Major
To satisfy the requirements for Biochemistry Major students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
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 -
Genetics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Genetics Major students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
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 -
Microbiology & Immunology Major
To satisfy the requirements for Microbiology & Immunology Major students must complete courses to the value of 12 units.
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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Electives
To satisfy the requirements for Electives students must complete courses to the value of 36 units.
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 APP BIOL 2512WT Study Abroad in Applied Biology II 12 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 2509WT Study Abroad in Applied Biology II 9 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 2506WT Study Abroad in Applied Biology II 6 or
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP BIOL 2503WT Study Abroad in Applied Biology II 3 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.
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Broadening Experience
The broadening experience requirement can be met by any of the following:
Study abroad or exchangeor
Courses to the value of at least 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 2550 International Experience II 3 SCIENCE 2700 Science Internship 3 SCIENCE 3500 Science International Study Tour 3 SCIENCE 3510 Science International Study Tour B 3 SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III 3 SCIENCE 3700 Science Internship 3 or
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value SCIENCE 3200 Communicating Science III 3 and
courses outside the major area of study.