Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation (BMarineWildlifeCon)

Program Code

BMWC

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation is designed to prepare students for a broad range of careers in marine biology and wildlife conservation biology. Students initially build their foundational knowledge of biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, practical statistics, botany and zoology as well as develop skills in the field identification of animal and plant taxa. Students then focus on the theoretical, practical and fieldwork aspects of environmental monitoring, coastal management, biodiversity assessment and landscape restoration. There is a strong emphasis on experiential learning and the application of specialised research methodologies specific to marine and wildlife conservation. 

The Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation is an AQF Level 7 qualification 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 Marine and Wildlife Conservation

There shall be a Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Marine and Wildlife Conservation, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following courses with a combined total of not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 48 units.
  2. Elective courses to the value of 24 units. 
  3. Level I courses not exceeding 30 units.
  4. Level III Science courses to the value of at least 24 units.
  5. Broadening experience.
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Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.

Level I Core Courses

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ABORIG 1001 Indigenous People, Country & Protocols 3
BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells 3
BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms 3
ENV BIOL 1002 Ecological Issues I 3
GEOLOGY 1103 Building a Habitable Planet 3
SCIENCE 1410 Foundations in Research I (Marine & Wildlife Conservation) 3
STATS 1004 Statistical Practice I (Life Sciences) 3

Level II Core Courses

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ENV BIOL 2500 Botany II 3
ENV BIOL 2502 Ecology II 3
ENV BIOL 2520 Animal Identification (Wildlife Conservation) II 3
PLANT SC 2510WT Foundations in Plant Science II 3

and

Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ENV BIOL 2503 Zoology II 3
ENV BIOL 2530 Zoology II (Marine Biology) 3

Level III Core Courses

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ENV BIOL 3010 Marine Ecology III 3
ENV BIOL 3121 Concepts in Ecology III 3

and

Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ENV BIOL 3520 Research Methods in Marine Biology III 3
ENV BIOL 3540 Research Methods in Wildlife Conservation III 3

and

Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
ENV BIOL 3505 Marine Biology III 3
ENV BIOL 3580 Conservation Biology III 3
Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:10:53