Course summary
The Associate Degree of Science is a two-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering. Graduates of the Diploma of Science and the Associate Degree of Science are guaranteed entry into linked degree programs as follows: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, Bachelor of Forest Science and Management, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.
Graduates may receive up to 16 units of credit towards their undergraduate degree (depends on course and units studied).
This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Associate degree.
The Associate Degree of Science is a two-year (full-time or part-time equivalent) course that equips students with knowledge and skills in areas including environmental, health and physical sciences such as engineering. Graduates of the Diploma of Science and the Associate Degree of Science are guaranteed entry into linked degree programs as follows: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Environmental Science, Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, Bachelor of Forest Science and Management, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering, and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering.
Graduates may receive up to 16 units of credit towards their undergraduate degree (depends on course and units studied).
This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Associate degree.
The course includes core studies in science that prepare students for more advanced study through a range of science discipline units. The Associate degree will assist students’ progression to their preferred area of study, should they decide to articulate into one of the linked Bachelor degrees in science, environmental science, marine science, forest science or civil engineering.
Study areas are offered as follows:
- Human Science (Lismore campus)
- Environmental Sciences (Lismore campus or online)
- Physical Sciences and mathematics (Lismore campus, or some units online)
- Engineering (Lismore campus)
Please note: Not all pathways are available to study online.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of scientific settings |
| Creativity | Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in a range of scientific settings |
| Ethical practice | Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices to scientific contexts |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Apply broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within the field of science |
| Lifelong learning | Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work broad scientific contexts |
| Communication and social skills | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a defined scientific contexts |
| Cultural competence | Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within a defined scientific contexts |
Course overview
Course code
2207280
Course abbreviation
AssocDegSc
Credit points
192
Equivalent units
16
Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Duration
2 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lismore | Session 1 | 334312 | 054311 |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Science a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising:
- all eight (8) units listed in Part A; and
- any eight (8) elective units chosen from Part B
- A candidate who while enrolled in the Associate Degree of Science has completed the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A and/or Part B may elect to be awarded a Diploma of Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Associate Degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must study core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 - Nature of Science; MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics |
Introductory | ||
| Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree. | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| 2 units from: Human Science | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||
| 2 units from: Human Science | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| 4 units from: Human Science | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must study core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 - Nature of Science; MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics |
Introductory | ||
| Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable the completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | ||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||
| 2 units from: Environmental Science | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| 1 unit from: Environmental Science OR Physical Science and Mathematics | |||
| MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00105 - Fisheries Biology | Advanced | ||
| BIO00212 - Wildlife Conservation OR MAT10720 - Linear Algebra | Intermediate | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must study core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 - Nature of Science; MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics |
Introductory | ||
| Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable the completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
| ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| MAT10720 - Linear Algebra | Intermediate | ||
| 1 unit from:Physical Science and Mathematics OR Environmental Science OR Human Science | |||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory | ||
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | ||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must study core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; SCI10001 - Nature of Science; MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics |
Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| 2 units from: Physical Science and Mathematics OR Environmental Science OR Human Science | |||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||
| 2 units from: Physical Science and Mathematics OR Environmental Science OR Human Science | |||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| 4 units from: Physical Science and Mathematics OR Environmental Science OR Human Science | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must study core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics |
Introductory | ||
| Students are advised to select units from the same specialisation group to enable completion of a major if they wish to progress to a Bachelor Degree. | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science OR ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||
| MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||
| ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics | Introductory | ||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science OR ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| MAT10720 - Linear Algebra | Intermediate | ||
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | ||
| 1 unit from: Physical Science and Mathematics OR Environmental Science OR Human Science | |||
Unit groups
Physical Science and Mathematics
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHY10760 - Physics and Materials | Introductory | ||
| MAT10718 - Mathematical Ideas | Introductory | ||
| MAT10719 - Calculus | Intermediate | ||
| MAT10720 - Linear Algebra | Intermediate | ||
| MAT10251 - Statistical Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| ENG10757 - Applied Mechanics | Introductory | ||
| ENG10759 - Processes and Philosophy of Engineering | Introductory | ||
| ENG10758 - Humanitarian Engineering Project | Introductory |
Human Science
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO01302 - Human Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BIO10662 - Systemic Anatomy | Introductory | ||
| BIO00307 - Human Physiology | Introductory | ||
| BIO00207 - Mechanics for Movement | Introductory | ||
| HMS00202 - Principles and Practices of Sport and Exercise Science | Introductory | ||
| CHE00002 - Biochemistry | Intermediate | ||
| SCI10703 - Food Science | Introductory | ||
| BHS11001 - Introduction to Psychology I | Introductory | ||
| BHS11002 - Introduction to Psychology II | Introductory | ||
| BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan | Intermediate | ||
| NUT00214 - Food and Nutrition in Health | Introductory | ||
| MAT00330 - Research and Analysis in Health | Introductory | ||
| BIO00209 - Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Intermediate |
Environmental Science
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | ||
| AGR00214 - Soil Processes | Intermediate | ||
| AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management | Advanced | ||
| BIO00105 - Fisheries Biology | Advanced | ||
| BIO00212 - Wildlife Conservation | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00213 - Plant Identification and Conservation | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00232 - Coastal Marine Ecosystems | Intermediate | ||
| BIO01204 - Wetland Ecosystems | Intermediate | ||
| BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | ||
| CHE00073 - Environmental Chemistry | Intermediate | ||
| ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | ||
| ENV10655 - Coastlines - Diversity, Dynamics and Risks | Intermediate | ||
| FOR00102 - Measuring Trees and Forests | Intermediate | ||
| MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory |