Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society)

Course code/s: Albury Wodonga (SBSAPW)

The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) combines major studies in science with complementary disciplines from other areas. The degree is designed to place science in context and to explore the applications of science in society. Graduates will have a deep understanding of at least one area of science and also be able to work effectively in their non-Science discipline. This cross-disciplinary degree gives graduates the skills to work as knowledge brokers in business, government, education or science. Students enrolled in this degree will also have access to the Work-Ready Program which orients students to future careers, helps students to prepare a career portfolio and includes assistance with work experience.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) is a broad access degree welcoming students from a wide variety of backgrounds with varying preparation for studying science. In the first year of the degree students will complete foundation studies to develop quantitative skills and an awareness of the nature of science. At enrolment students will select their non-Science area of study and foundation studies in at least one of life sciences, molecular sciences, information technology, maths & statistics or environmental studies.
The course is of three years full-time or equivalent part-time duration and requires the completion of 360 credit points. To complete the degree, students must complete at least one major in science and a sub-major (discipline sequence to year 2) in their selected non-science discipline. Students are also able to complete a full major in their non-Science discipline.

Majors

FSTE Majors at Albury-Wodonga	Partner Majors
Freshwater Ecology	Sustainable Resource Management
Psychology	Community Development
	History
	Sociology
	English
	Marketing

The first year of the following majors are available at Albury Wodonga. Students will need to transfer to the relevant campus to complete these majors:

Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Statistics and Zoology. *

* Students who would like to be able to transfer to the Melbourn campus in second year should choose one of these majors and the partner faculty major of marketing.

Recommended study combinations

Students may select a wide range of study combinations from the available majors and sub-majors. The following combinations have been developed to best match science and non-science disciplines. Please note that majors are specific to the campus on which you are undertaking your degree.

Albury-Wodonga

Freshwater Ecology (FSTE) & Sustainable Resource Management (FBEL)
Psychology (FSTE) & Community Development (FHSS)

Bendigo

Chemistry/Environmental Analysis (FSTE) & Sustainable Public Health (FHS)
Mathematics and Statistics (FSTE) & Applied Economics (FBEL)
Biotechnology / Environmental Analysis (FSTE) & Sustainable Development (FHSS)

Melbourne

Agriculture (FSTE) & Environmental, Resource and Agricultural Economics (FBEL)
Life & Molecular Sciences (Botany or Biochemistry or Chemistry or Genetics or Zoology) (FSTE) & Philosophy (FHSS)
Life & Molecular Sciences (Botany or Biochemistry or Chemistry or Genetics or Zoology) (FSTE) & Professional Communication (FHSS)
Chemistry or Genetics (FSTE) & Archaeology (FHSS)
Mathematics (FSTE) & Philosophy (FHSS)
Psychology (FSTE) & Marketing (FBEL)
Statistics or Information Technology (FSTE) & Accounting (minor) (FBEL)

First year (120 credit points)

Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose four first year level subjects from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering. Students must choose subjects from two FSTE science majors as listed below.		60
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose two first year level subjects from another faculty. Student must choose subjects from a Partner Faculty major as listed below.		30
TE-SEM-2	Critical Thinking with Statistics	STA1CTS	15
	Choose one of the following subjects
TE-SEM-2	Climate, Sustainability and Society	ENV1CSS	15

Second year (120 credit points)

Teaching period	Subject name	Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose four second year level subjects from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering. Students must choose subjects from FSTE science majors as listed below.	60
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose two second year level subjects from another faculty. Student must choose subjects from a Partner Faculty major as listed below.	30
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Two second year level electives. Recommended elective is HUM2WRS - Work Ready Career Skills.	30

Teaching period

Subject name

Credit Points

TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2

Choose four second year level subjects from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering. Students must choose subjects from FSTE science majors as listed below.

TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2

Choose two second year level subjects from another faculty. Student must choose subjects from a Partner Faculty major as listed below.

TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2

Two second year level electives.

Recommended elective is HUM2WRS - Work Ready Career Skills.

Third year (120 credit points)

Teaching period	Subject name	Credit Points
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose four third year level subjects from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering. Students must choose subjects from a FSTE science major as listed below.	60
TE-SEM-1 / TE-SEM-2	Choose four third year level subjects from a Partner Faculty major or further subjects from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.	60

Programs of study at Albury Wodonga

The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) offers Faculty of Science Technology and Engineering majors in:

Freshwater Ecology
Psychology

The following majors can be taken at first year only: Agricultural Science, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Ecology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Statistics and Zoology.

The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) offers Partner Faculty majors in:

Community Development
English
History
Marketing
Sociology
Sustainable Resource Management

Majors from Faculty of Science Technology and Engineering

Freshwater Ecology Major

To study in the area of freshwater ecology, students enrol in:

Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
TE-SEM-1	Animal Evolution and Diversity	BIO1AD	15
TE-SEM-2	Critical Thinking with Statistics	STA1CTS	15
TE-SEM-1	Freshwater Ecology	WEM2FRE	15
TE-SEM-1	Principles of Ecology and Evolution	WEM2PEE	15
TE-SEM-1	Quantitative Research Methods	WEM2QRM	15
TE-SEM-1	Advanced Freshwater Ecology	WEM3AFE	15
TE-SEM-1	Waste Water Management	To be advised	15
TE-SEM-1	Catchment Management	To be advised	15

Psychology Major

To study in the area of psychology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science	PSY1EFP	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science	PSY1CFP	15
Second Year		Choose two of the following second year level subjects:
	TE-SEM-1	Cognition	PSY2COG	15
	TE-SEM-2	Developmental Psychology	PSY2DEV	15
	TE-SEM-2	Social Psychology	PSY2SOC	15
	TE-SEM-2	Abnormal, Clinical and Health Psychology	PSY2ACH	15
Third Year	TE-SEM-1	Psychological Assessment	PSY3PAS	15
	TE-SEM-2	Psychological Interventions	PSY3PIN	15
		Choose two of the following third year level subjects:
	TE-SEM-1	Neural Bases of Consciousness	PSY3NBC	15
	TE-SEM-1	Clinical Neuroscience and Neuropsychology	PSY3CNN	15
	TE-SEM-1	Close Relationships: Theory and Practice	PSY3RTP	15
	TE-SEM-2	Psychology of Human-Animal Relationships	PSY3HAR	15
	TE-SEM-2	Understanding and Treating Autism Spectrum Disorders	PSY3ASD	15
	TE-SEM-2	Cultural and Social Psychological Inquiry	PSY3CSI	15

Agricultural Science Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of agricultural science, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
	TE-SEM-2	Plant Science	BIO1PS	15
		Choose one first-semester chemistry subject. Students who have passed VCE Chemistry, Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, must choose CHE1GEN.
	TE-SEM-1	Chemistry Foundations	CHE1CHF	15
	TE-SEM-1	General Principles of Chemistry	CHE1GEN	15

Biochemistry Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of biochemistry, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
	TE-SEM-2	Applications of Chemistry	CHE1APL	15
		Choose one first-semester chemistry subject. Students who have passed VCE Chemistry, Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, must choose CHE1GEN.
	TE-SEM-1	Chemistry Foundations	CHE1CHF	15
	TE-SEM-1	General Principles of Chemistry	CHE1GEN	15

Botany Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of botany, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Plant Science	BIO1PS	15

Chemistry Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of chemistry, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Applications of Chemistry	CHE1APL	15
		Choose one first-semester chemistry subject. Students who have passed VCE Chemistry, Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, must choose CHE1GEN.
	TE-SEM-1	Chemistry Foundations	CHE1CHF	15
	TE-SEM-1	General Principles of Chemistry	CHE1GEN	15

Ecology Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of ecology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
		Choose one of the following two subjects:
	TE-SEM-1	Animal Evolution and Diversity	BIO1AD	15
	TE-SEM-1	Plant Science	BIO1PS	15
		Recommended elective: STA1DCT, STA1LS, STA1CTS or MAT1MAB

Genetics Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of genetics, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution	BIO1GEN	15

Microbiology Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of microbiology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15

Molecular Biology Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of molecular biology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
		Choose one first-semester chemistry subject. Students who have passed VCE Chemistry, Units 3 and 4 or equivalent, must choose CHE1GEN.
	TE-SEM-1	Chemistry Foundations	CHE1CHF	15
	TE-SEM-1	General Principles of Chemistry	CHE1GEN	15
		Recommended electives: CHE1APL and BIO1GEN.

Statistics Major (First year only ar Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of statistics, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year		*One of the following subjects:*
	TE-SEM-1	Calculus, Functions and Number Systems	MAT1CNS	15
	TE-SEM-1	Discrete Mathematics	MAT1DM	15
	TE-SEM-1	Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science	PSY1EFP	15
	TE-SEM-1	Data-based Critical Thinking	STA1DCT	15
	TE-SEM-2	Mathematical Applications for Biology	MAT1MAB	15
		*One of the following first year level Statistics subjects:*		15
	TE-SEM-2	Statistical Science	STA1SS	15
	TE-SEM-2	Statistics for Life Science	STA1LS	15
	TE-SEM-2	Statistics for Psychology	STA1PSY	15

Zoology Major (First year only at Albury Wodonga)

To study in the area of zoology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Animal Evolution and Diversity	BIO1AD	15
	TE-SEM-1	Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms	BIO1OF	15
		And one of the following:
	TE-SEM-1	Data-Based Critical Thinking	STA1DCT	15
	TE-SEM-2	Statistics for Life Sciences	STA1LS	15
	TE-SEM-2	Mathematical Applications in Biology	MAT1MAB	15

Majors from Partner Faculties

Community Development Major

To study in the area of community development, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Introduction to Sociology	SOC1SAC	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Social Work in an Unequal World	SWP1SWB	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Reflective Communication in Social Work	SWP2REF	15
		Choose one of the following subjects:
	TE-SEM-	Introduction to Aboriginal Australia (or equivalent subject for SW program)	ABS1IIA	15
	TE-SEM-	Social Work Research A	SWP3REA	15
Third Year	TE-SEM-1	Inclusion in Communities	SWP5IIC	15
	TE-SEM-1	Social Policy Analysis and Advocacy	SWP5SPA	15
	TE-SEM-2	Understanding the Impact of Organisational Context	SWP3UIO	15
	TE-SEM-2	Social Work Program Design and Advocacy	SWP5PDE	15

English Major

To study in the area of English, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Texts over time: introduction to literature	ENG1TOT	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Introduction to Literature: The Short Story	ENG1ILS	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Rethinking Jane Austen	ENG2RJA	15
		Choose two of the following subjects:
		British and American Romanticism	ENG2BAR	15
		Gothic Literature	ENG2GOT	15
		Inventing the Bush	ENG2ITB	15
		Renaissance Voices	ENG2REV
Third Year		Contemporary Australian Novels	ENG3CAN	15
		Choose two of the following subjects, that have not already been taken:
		British and American Romanticism	ENG3BAR	15
		Gothic Literature	ENG3GOT	15
		Inventing the Bush	ENG3ITB	15
		Renaissance Voices	ENG3REV	15

History Major

To study in the area of history, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Australian History: Colonial	HIS1AHC	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Myth, Legend and History	HIS1MLH	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Community and History of Australia	HIS2CHA	15
		Choose two of the following subjects:
		Australian Environmental History: Gondwana to Global Warming	HIS2AEH	15
		Andy Warhol's America	HIS2AWA	15
		Medicine and Public Health in Modern History	HIS2BM	15
		Community History: Creating Stories of People and Place	HIS2CHA	15
		Riots and Rebellions	HIS2RAR	15
		U.S. Civil Rights Movement 1954 - 1968	HIS2UCR	15
Third Year		Making History	HIS3MHI	15
		Choose three of the following subjects, that have not already been taken:
		Australian Environmental History: Gondwana to Global Warming	HIS3AEH	15
		Medicine and Public Health in Modern History	HIS3BM	15
		Community History: Creating Stories of People and Place	HIS3CHA	15
		U.S. Civil Rights Movement 1954 - 1968	HIS3UCR	15

Marketing Major

To study in the area of marketing, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Marketing: Designed and Planned	MKT1MDP	15
First Year	TE-SEM-	First Year level elective from the Faculty Of Business, Economics and Law		15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Electronic Marketing	MKT2ELM	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-2	Consumer Behaviour	MKT2CBE	15
Third Year	TE-SEM-1	Marketing Research	MKT3MRE	15
	TE-SEM-2	Strategic Marketing	MKT3SMK	15
		Choose two of the following subjects, that have not already been taken:
		International Marketing	MKT3IMK	15
		International Marketing Tour	MKT3MST	15
		Marketing for Sustainability	MKT3SUS	15
		Selling and Sales Management	MKT3SSM	15

Sociology Major

To study in the area of sociology, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Introduction to Sociology	SOC1SAC	15
First Year	TE-SEM-2	Australia and Beyond: Introduction to Sociology	SOC1AAB	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Theory, Culture and Society	SOC2TCS	15
		Choose two of the following subjects:
		Class and Inequality	SOC2CAI	15
		Rural Sociology	SOC2RUS	15
		Social Change in Rural and Regional Communities	SOC2SCH	15
		Sociology of Education	SOC2SED	15
		Sociology of Emotions	SOC2SEM	15
		Sociology of Health and Illness	SOC2SHI	15
		Sociology of Health and Medicine	SOC2SHM	15
		Nature, Conservation & Society: The Human Impact	SOC2SOE	15
Third Year		Sociology of Work	SOC3SOW	15
		Social Research Methods	SOC3MSR	15
		Choose two of the following subjects, that have not already been taken:
		Class and Inequality	SOC3CAI	15
		Rural Sociology	SOC3RUS	15
		Social Change in Rural and Regional Communities	SOC3SCH	15
		Sociology of Education	SOC3SED	15
		Sociology of Emotions	SOC3SEM	15
		Sociology of Health and Illness	SOC3SHI	15
		Nature, Conservation & Society: The Human Impact	SOC3SOE	15

Sustainable Resource Management

To study in the area of sustainable resource management, students enrol in:

Year Level	Teaching period	Subject name	Subject code	Credit Points
First Year	TE-SEM-1	Climate Sustainability and Society	ENV1CSS	15
First Year		Foundations of Business	NEW	15
Second Year	TE-SEM-1	Principles of Environmental Economics	ECO2ERE	15
	TE-SEM-1	Freshwater Ecology	WEM2FRE	15
	TE-SEM-2	Environmental Law	LST2EL	15
		Recommended elective in second year: MGT2HRM		15
Third Year	TE-SEM-1	Marketing for Sustainability	MKT3SUS	15
	TE-SEM-1	Sustainability and Governance	MGT3SCG	15
	TE-SEM-2	Nature, Conservation and Society: The Human Impact	SOC3SOE	15
	TE-SEM-2	Managing for Climate Change	MGT3MCC	15

Honours

Students wishing to undertake honours can apply for the Bachelor of Science (Honours).

Please note: Some of these subjects may not be offered in the current year. For a full description of subjects, including the subject name, subject code, credit points, campus/location, teaching period and availability, subject coordinator, class requirements, assessment, prerequisites and readings, please click on the appropriate Subject Code or refer to the Subject Database at www.latrobe.edu.au/udb_public.

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