The Bachelor of Science is a general science course with current majors in Analytical Chemistry, Mathematics, Spatial Science, Biology, Plant Biotechnology and Forensic Chemistry. It provides students with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation, and produces highly employable graduates.
Chemistry graduates find ready employment in industry, government departments and authorities, and research laboratories. Their work may involve research, development and design of new products and processes, sample testing and analysis, quality control and laboratory management.
Employment opportunities for Mathematics graduates include forecasting and risk analysis in the finance and insurance industries; modelling of environmental and industrial systems; optimisation - transport industries, urban and regional planning, data analysis; government and business; signal and image processing; astronomy, remote sensing and GIS; technical programming and teaching.
A graduate in Spatial Science could expect to find employment in the expanding industries of resource monitoring, mapping and planning. Areas such as agriculture, geology and environmental studies are all seeking graduates with image analysis, GIS and computing skills to support both project and research work. Jobs are found at all levels of federal, state and local government as well as the private sector.
Graduates in Biology will have a broad grounding in the biological sciences and can expect to find employment in a variety of government and semi-government organisations as well as in industry and teaching.
Graduates in Forensic Chemistry will be proficient in general forensic science, crime scene management and fire science. Subjects studied will cover crime scene management, scene contamination and preservation, evidence detection, combustion science, explosives, electricity, fire/arson investigation, and separation and identification of unknown compounds. Supporting studies will explore the general areas of chemistry, statistics, Australian business law, biomedical sciences and information technology. The combination of studies ensures forensic study is embedded in a more general degree and so prepares graduates for employment in a cross-section of careers including chemistry disciplines as well as forensic science.
Graduates of the Chemistry major are qualified for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
To make sure you are experienced using the equipment and techniques found in the workplace, our facilities include:
Credit packages are available, e.g: NSW TAFE Diploma of Chemical Technology (Chemistry major).
Distance education students usually study two subjects per session. Many subjects in this course have optional and/or compulsory residential school requirements. Most residential schools are of two to four days duration.
CSU's Science Scholarships are available for on campus applicants to this course, providing $4000 per annum for up to four years (subject to satisfactory progress). Once awarded the Scholarship, the money is the student's to spend in the way that assists them most.
Applicants must achieve a University Admissions Index (UAI)(NSW) or ENTER(VIC) of 80 and above (inclusive of the Regional Bonus) to be eligible to receive the Scholarship.
To apply, download the Science Scholarships application form, complete all sections, then return the form to the Scholarships Officer before the end of October in the year prior to commencing your studies.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).
Students completing the Chemistry major are also required to complete a minimum of six weeks' industrial work experience to qualify for graduation.
Students will graduate from the Bachelor of Science with the award BSc.
Graduates wanting to become science or mathematics teachers can undertake a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).
Postgraduate courses include an Honours year program and:
Graduate Certificate in Applied Science
Graduate Diploma of Applied Science
Master of Applied Science
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time on campus 6 years distance education |
| Course code | Full-time:
215854 Distance education: ESSC |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported place Fee paying Students may be eligible for FEE-HELP |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | UAC Full-time on campus study CSU Admissions Office - Distance education study |
| UAI cut-offs | 70.00 |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time - onshore (within Australia) 6 years distance education - offshore |
| Course code | CRICOS code:
025519G Program code: 5420SC |
| Fees | Onshore - see fees list Offshore - see fees list |
| Session available | February/July (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU International Admissions |
This course comprises a major, a minor, and a number of free electives. The major must contain a minimum of 72 points (the equivalent of nine standard subjects) with at least 24 points at Level 3 or higher.
The minor must contain a minimum of 32 points (the equivalent of four standard subjects) with at least 16 points at Level 2 or higher.
A free elective is any subject offered by the University (subject to any prerequisites being met). At least 50% of the free electives must be completed at Level 2 or above.
A standard subject at CSU has a value of 8 points.
A student may choose to complete a second minor provided the minimum requirements for majors and minors (as set out above) are met. In such cases and where the total point value of the major and two minors is less than 192 points, the number of free electives that would be required to complete course requirements will be undertaken with at least 50% of the subjects taken in the second minor and any free electives combined being at Level 2 or above. Normally, at least one subject from the major and one subject from the minor will be undertaken in the first session of enrolment.
Prerequisites must be satisfied for individual subjects.
Students are advised to consult their Course Coordinator for assistance in devising a suitable program, and all programs of study must be approved by the Course Coordinator. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or email inquiry@csu.edu.au for the contact details of the appropriate person.
A major should be chosen from one of the following discipline areas:
Core subjects in each of the majors are as follows:
Analytical Chemistry
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
CHM213 Analytical Chemistry
CHM214 Physical Chemistry
CHM215 Inorganic Chemistry
CHM216 Organic Chemistry
CHM320 Instrumental Analysis
CHM321 Laboratory Management Issues
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications
MTH102 Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications
Note: There is a compulsory Physics minor for students undertaking the Analytical Chemistry major.
Mathematics
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology or
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications
MTH102 Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications
MTH203 Numerical Methods
MTH218 Multivariable Calculus
MTH219 Linear Algebra
MTH220 Ordinary Differential Equations
MTH307 Mathematical Modelling
MTH309 Principles of Operations Research
MTH328 Complex Analysis
MTH418 Topics in Calculus
Spatial Science
GEO164 Earth System Processes
ITC114 Database Management Systems
SPA105 Remote Sensing
SPA115 Principles of Geographic Information Systems
SPA211 Applied GIS
SPA212 Cartography and Data Visualisation
SPA307 Image Analysis
STA201 Scientific Statistics and one from
MTH101 Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications
MTH105 Introductory Mathematics
and a minimum of four subjects from the following:
SPA200 Geo-Information Management
SPA302 / SPA402 Spatial Statistics
SPA303 / SPA403 Algorithms in GIS Modelling
SPA304 / SPA404 Remote Sensing Algorithms
SPA312 Integrated GIS and Remote Sensing
SPA313 Advanced GIS Applications and Modelling
SPA320 Current Issues in GIS
Biology
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
BIO118 Foundations of Microbiology
BIO200 Principles of Ecology
BIO203 Animal Systematics
BIO216 Conservation Biology
BIO225 Principles of Genetics
BIO303 Environmental Analysis
BIO310 Aquatic Biology
BIO317 Restoration Ecology
HRT202 Plant Taxonomy and Systematics
Plant Biotechnology
BCM201 Principles of Biochemistry
BIO100 Concepts of Biology
BIO118 Foundations of Microbiology
BIO225 Principles of Genetics
BIO306 Advanced Plant Biotechnology
BIO307 Issues in Plant Biotechnology
BMS215 Microbial Biotechnology
BMS305 Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
PSC214 Plant Physiology
PSC306 Applied Plant Genetics
PSC307 Plant Tissue Culture
Forensic Chemistry
BMS513 Laboratory Quality Control
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
CHM213 Analytical Chemistry
CHM214 Physical Chemistry
CHM215 Inorganic Chemistry
CHM216 Organic Chemistry
CHM306 Fire Chemistry
CHM320 Instrumental Analysis (16 points)
CHM321 Laboratory Management Issues
FSC200 Introduction to Forensic Science
FSC201 Crime Scene
ITC114 Database Management System
ITC161 Introduction to Information Technology
LAW100 The Australian Legal System
STA201 Scientific Statistics
A minor may be chosen from any of the major discipline areas in the Bachelor of Science. In addition, students may choose a minor from any discipline area offered by the University. Within the chosen minor, the student may select an appropriate combination of subjects (provided the minimum requirement of 32 points is met, with a minimum of 16 points at Level 2 or above) and approved by the Course Coordinator. Prerequisite requirements must be satisfied for individual subjects. Examples of minors offered by the Faculty of Science include:
Chemistry
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
and two from:
CHM209 Environmental Chemistry
CHM213 Analytical Chemistry
CHM214 Physical Chemistry
CHM215 Inorganic Chemistry
CHM216 Organic Chemistry
CHM321 Laboratory Management Issues
Statistics
STA201 Scientific Statistics
STA308 Experimental Design and Analysis
STA347 Multivariate Statistical Analysis
SPA402 Spatial Statistics
STA427 Generalised Linear Models
Physics
(Compulsory for students undertaking the Analytical Chemistry major)
PHY101 Mechanics and Thermal Physics*
or
PHY107 Engineering Physics*
PHY101 Mechanics and Thermal Physics
PHY102 Electricity and Waves
PHY215 Scientific Instrumentation – Electronics
PHY216 Scientific Instrumentation – Principles and Applications
*Students in the Analytical Chemistry major are required to take PHY101.
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
Successful applicants who believe they do not have an appropriate high school chemistry, physics or mathematics background are strongly recommended to undertake the subjects offered in the University’s STUDY LINK supplementary program prior to commencing study in the course. Contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 for details.
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