Advanced Diploma in The Sciences
Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
| Program of Study | Credit Points | ||
| Prescribed Units for this Major Complete the following units: |
24 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
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| BIOL110 | Biology I | 6 | |
| BIOL120 | Biology II | 6 | |
| CHEM110 | Chemistry I | 6 | |
| CHEM120 | Chemistry II | 6 | |
| Listed Units for this Major Complete 48 credit points with not more than 12 credit points at 100-level from the following units: |
48 cps | ||
| BCHM210 | Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I | 6 | |
| BCHM220 | Introductory Biochemistry II | 6 | |
| BCHM310 | Proteins - The Machines of Life | 6 | |
| BCHM320 | Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine | 6 | |
| BCHM330 | Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics | 6 | |
| CHEM204 | Biological and Organic Chemistry | 6 | |
| GENE210 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | |
| GENE322 | Population and Conservation Genetics | 6 | |
| GENE340 | Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology | 6 | |
| MATH120 | Introductory Mathematical Methods in Science and Economics | 6 | |
| MICR220 | Introductory Microbiology | 6 | |
| MICR360 | Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology | 6 | |
| PHYS131 | Applied Physics I | 6 | |
| PHYS132 | Applied Physics II | 6 | |
| PSIO210 | Introductory Physiology I | 6 | |
| STAT100 | Statistical Modelling for the Sciences I | 6 | |
| Total | 72 cps | ||
Suggested Full-Time Course Plan
The following is a standard pattern of enrolment or pathway for candidates studying on a full-time basis. It takes into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can choose to study less units than the full-time pattern. Part-time candidates can use this as a guide as to how best to structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | BIOL110 |
BIOL120 |
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CHEM110 |
CHEM120 |
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100-level Listed Unit for this Major |
100-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| 2 | 200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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Suggested Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | BIOL110 |
BIOL120 |
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CHEM110 |
CHEM120 |
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| 2 | 100-level Listed Unit for this Major |
100-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| 3 | 200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | BIOL120 |
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MATH120 or STAT100 |
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| 2 | BIOL110 |
CHEM120 |
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CHEM110 |
MATH120 or STAT100 |
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| 3 | 100-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| 4 | 200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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200/300-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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