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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
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Location
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Online students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus for some units. -
Placements
NA
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ATAR
45 / 20
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Inherent Requirements
NA
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
AssocDegSc
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Course code
2207280
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Develop the skills to apply scientific knowledge to complex problems and improve the world we live in while you explore all the possibilities of a career in science
The Associate Degree of Science opens the doors to understanding the biological, chemical, physical, and technological processes that shape our world. This two-year degree, offered through SCU College, also provides guaranteed entry and credit towards a linked Bachelor degree in science, environmental science and management, forest science and management or marine science and management.
SCU College understands that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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| 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 |
The course includes core studies in science with the choice of electives in two broad study streams: environmental sciences and physical sciences and mathematics.
Study areas are offered as follows:
- Environmental sciences (Lismore campus, or online)
- Physical sciences and mathematics (Lismore campus, or some units online).
Please note: Not all units are available to study online and some units require attendance at on-campus workshops.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Lismore | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Associate Degree of Science students must complete 192 credit points, comprising:
- 8 core units, and
- 96 credit points in electives.
Exit Award
Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Science after completing 96 credit points, comprising any 8 core and elective units.
Course structure
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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Level of learning | Notes |
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| 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 | |||||
Year 1, Session 1 |
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| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||||
| SCI10001 - Nature of Science | Introductory | ||||
| MAT10001 - Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | ||||
| BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | ||||
Year 1, Session 2 |
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| CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | ||||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||||
| GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||||
| SCI10002 - Science in Society | Introductory | ||||
Year 2, Session 1 |
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| 4 units from: Environmental Science, Physical Science and Mathematics | |||||
Year 2, Session 2 |
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| 4 units from: Environmental Science, Physical Science and Mathematics | |||||
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| SCI10001 | Nature of Science | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MAT10001 | Foundation Mathematics | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU10010 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SCI10002 | Science in Society | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDU10011 | Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BIO00201 | Biology | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CHE00201 | Chemistry | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GLY00201 | Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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