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Disciplines in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

Discipline Code PageAgricultural Science (and Microbiology) KLA 85Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies KSA 88Aquaculture KQA 88Architecture and Environmental Design KDA 89Chemistry KRA 89Computing KXA 92Engineering KNE 92Geography and Environmental Studies KGA 93Geology KEA 95Geomatics and Surveying (Centre for Spatial Information Science) KGG 106Mathematics KMA 106Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies KGN 109Physics KYA 113Plant Science KPA 116Postgraduate Environmental Planning and Studies KGE 122Psychology KHA 122Zoology KZA 129

Disciplines in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology

In its broadest sense, 'science' means no more than 'knowledge' and may be applied to any discipline. It is perfectly legitimate, for example, to speak of the science of music or painting. Having said this, however, students should note that the term 'science' is generally employed by the University in relation to the study of natural phenomena: the universe, the earth, minerals, plants, and animal life. The faculties of Health Science and Science, Engineering and Technology are chiefly responsible for the teaching of such 'sciences'.

Some sciences (eg social science, psychology, geography and environmental science) cross the borders which otherwise stand between the 'Arts' or 'Humanities' on the one side and the 'Sciences' on the other and may be studied in such courses as the Bachelor of Arts ( R3A).

Yet other sciences (eg mathematics, and computer science) are indispensible to the study of economics and commerce. Indeed, there is another way in which science and business become partners, and that is in the application and commercialisation of technical innovation which results from scientific discoveries.

The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology consists of twelve Schools responsible for teaching a wide range of disciplines. The Schools also have a large input into the University's theme areas which represent areas of significant research strength and substantial teaching endeavours:

* Antarctic and Marine Studies * Sustainable Primary Production * Environment * Community, Place and Change * Population and Health * Frontier Technologies

KLA, Agricultural Science (and Microbiology)

A) Agricultural Science

The School of Agricultural Science offers the following courses for students:

S3A Bachelor of Agricultural Science,


S4A Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours

S3B Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture),

Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture) with Honours.

B) Microbiology

Units in microbiology (allowing a major in the subject for the Bachelor of Science) are offered by the School of Agricultural Science and the Discipline of Pathology within the School of Medicine at Hobart.

Career outcomes in microbiology

Graduates majoring in Microbiology/Immunology will have an excellent training in applied aspects of microbiology with the potential to follow a wide range of career pathways. The course embraces aspects of food microbiology, marine and industrial microbiology, mycology, medical microbiology, immunology, antarctic microbiology and bioremediation, with graduates employed in all of these areas. Graduates often undertake a double major with Biochemistry, a combination that is ideal for a research career. BSc graduates in microbiology/immunology will be equipped with training particularly in cultural methods and identification, attributes that are in demand in quality control, agricultural, food and medical arenas. Openings are available in each of the specialised areas to pursue Honours and subsequently PhD degrees. These lead to research positions particularly in the public and private sectors.

Professional associations in microbiology

Most professional microbiologists are members of the Australian Society of Microbiology, a society that caters particularly to younger members. Membership of other associations will depend on the specialisation of the graduate.

Theme areas encompassed by the School of Agricultural Science

The School of Agricultural Science teaches units within the theme areas of Sustainable Primary Production(particularly relating to agriculture and forestry), Environment (Soil Science, Ecology) and Antarctic and Marine Studies (Antarctic and marine microbiology). Units relating to these theme areas are taught particularly in years 3 and 4 of the BAgrSc degree, years 2 and 3 of the BAppSc (Agr) degrees or in year 3 of the BSc degree. A strong contingent of postgraduate students pursues specialised studies in all of these theme areas. BSc students planning to major in Microbiology must include the following units in their course, within the general framework prescribed in the S3GBachelor of Science specifications.


Specimen BSc Course in microbiology Second year

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites

KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology 12.5% H ( Prereq) any group 1 unit in chemistry, plant science or zoology

and a Group 2 biochemistry, chemistry, plant science or zoology unit that is not counted towards a core in another discipline. Third year For a BSc major in microbiology: 50% selected from the following:

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites CJA308 Medical Microbiology and Immunology 25% ( Prereq) KLA210

KLA396 Food Microbiology 12.5% H ( Prereq) Any of: KLA210, CBA260, CBA265, KQA207 or CXA241

KLA398 Microbial Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H ( Prereq) Any of: KLA210, CBA260, CBA265, KQA207 or CXA241

KLA346 Agricultural and Forest Pathology 12.5% H KLA387 Introduction to Plant Diseases 12.5% H KLA394 Applied Food Safety Microbiology 12.5% External(H) ( Prereq) Any of: KLA210 , CBA260 ,

CBA265 , KQA207 or CXA241 or equivalent A major in Biochemistry may include Microbiology units subject to approval by the Head of the Discipline of Biochemistry (within the School of Medicine).


KSA, Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies

The Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies was established as a National Key Centre for Teaching and Research in 1988 to promote and focus Australian academic activity concerned with Antarctica and its surrounding ocean. IASOS is housed in the well-equipped Centenary Building in a central position on the Hobart campus of the University of Tasmania.

Within IASOS there are key staff in major discipline areas: physical sciences -A/Prof T Trull, A/Prof N Bindoff, Dr KJ Michael; life sciences - A/Prof A McMinn, Dr G Jackson; and social sciences - Dr MG Haward, Dr J Jabour. Other staff with primary roles in other Schools of the University and in major research establishments with interests in the region are affiliated with IASOS, and participate in its teaching and research program.

IASOS has a close working arrangement with the Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO Marine Research, the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology and the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) in Hobart. These agencies are involved in the coursework programs, in supervising postgraduate students, and providing laboratory and support facilities for thesis projects.

The Australian Antarctic Division, CSIRO Marine Research, the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology and the University of Tasmania have formed the Antarctic Climate Ecosystems (ACE) Cooperative Research Centre based on the campus. With a staff of 65 and more than 50 research higher degree students, the Centre is one of the largest in the world conducting research in the polar regions and is mainly concerned with the large-scale interactions of the south polar region with the global climate, environment and ecosystems. Major scientific disciplines include physical, chemical and biological oceanography; atmospheric physics and chemistry; climatology; glaciology; marine ecology and fisheries biology. Legal and policy work concerns environmental management, the operation of the Antarctic Treaty System and climate change policy. A major objective of the ACE CRC is to knit postgraduate teaching closely to the developing research programs of the participating institutions.

Students work closely with world-class scientists involved in national and international research programs and have access to the extensive facilities not only of the Antarctic CRC itself but also of the partner agencies in Hobart. Great use is made of very expensive, publicly-funded, research facilities such as the ice-class research vessel Aurora Australis, the Tasmanian Earth Resources Satellite Station (TERSS), and the high-performance computing facility at the University.

IASOS offers the following courses for students:

* Bachelor of Antarctic Studies * Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours * Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) * Research Higher Degrees (MSc, MA and PhD)

Theme area

All courses offered by the Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies fall within the Antarctic and Marine Studies theme area. Specific courses taught by IASOS under this theme are the Bachelor of Antarctic Studies S3Y, the Bachelor of Antarctic Studies with Honours S4Y, and the Graduate Diploma of Science (Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies) S6G.

KQA, Aquaculture

Aquaculture is the science of intensively farming aquatic animals and plants. A broad scientific expertise in physiology, biochemistry, ecology and chemistry is needed to underpin aquaculture. Graduates of the degree progam are not only able to intensively farm aquatic species but are also capable of conducting fundamental research within freshwater and marine biology.

Theme area

All units, majors and courses taught by the School of Aquaculture are in the Sustainable Primary production and Antarctic and Marine theme areas.

The School of Aquaculture offers the following courses:

* S2B Diploma in Aquaculture * S3K Bachelor of Aquaculture * S3W Bachelor of Aquaculture--Bachelor of Commerce * S4M Bachelor of Aquaculture with Honours * S6K Graduate Diploma in Aquaculture * S7C Master of Applied Science in Aquaculture


The School of Aquaculture also teaches units offered in the following courses:

* S3G Bachelor of Science * S3T Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wildernes Studies * S3Z Bachelor of Environmental Science * S4E Bachelor of Science (Honours)

KDA, Architecture and Environmental Design

The School of Architecture courses are studio-based with a strong focus on environmentally sustainable design, learning-by-making and computer use in design.

The Bachelor of Environmental Design is a three year, full-time degree serving as a qualifying course for students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Architecture. It also forms the basis for study in other disciplines such as urban design, town planning, landscape architecture, and related fields. Units are offered in Environmental Design, Design Studio, Specialised Studio or non-School Electives, Building Technology in Design and History and Theory in Design.

The Bachelor of Architecture is a two year professional program that aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, competency and awareness to practice architecture. To qualify as an architect both courses must be completed. Units are offered in Design Studio, Building Technology in Design, Theory in Design, Professional Studies and Professional Project.

The School of Architecture addresses the theme area of Natural Environment and Wilderness in undergraduate and postgraduate areas of study.

Several units address the theme of Environment.

Environmental Design 1BKDA112 introduces students to landscape and cultural issues affecting and influencing design intervention. Students study natural and built environments and learn about ecological issues associated with design. Environmental Design 2BKDA122 is a continuation of KDA112 and students deal with the issues of landscape, culture and design in greater depth. Urban, suburban and natural environments and ecological environments are explored.

Specialised StudiosKDA214 and KDA224 and KDA 314 and KDA324 include design-based explorations of a number of issues addressing the theme area. They include landscape projects, learning by making projects designed for and constructed in the natural environment and ecologically sustainable building design projects.

Many other units offered by the School of Architecture address the natural environment as one of several parallel and interconnecting themes. These units are within the History and Theory in Design,Building Technology in Design and Design Studio streams.

The School has also supervised Honours, Masters and PhD theses in the theme area.

KRA, Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of the physical and chemical properties of substances and as such overlaps with many of the physical and biological sciences.

The units offered by the School of Chemistry (coded KRA- at Hobart and KJC- at Launceston) provide training both for those who wish to take up a career in chemistry, biotechnology or environmental science, and for those who wish to take chemistry to support specialist studies in another discipline.

Career outcomes

Primary employment opportunities for professional chemists exist in Industry (research and development, bulk chemical, pharmaceutical, quality control, sales and technical services, technical/general manager); Education (university teaching and research, school teaching and management); and Government (environmental monitoring, forensic science, health standards monitoring, research and development). Other career options available to students include: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, clinical chemistry, agricultural chemistry, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, polymer chemistry, science writing, patent and intellectual property law, marketing and commerce.

Professional associations

Royal Australian Chemical Institute is the professional body for practising chemists.


For students who intend to become professional chemists it is worthwhile keeping in mind the requirements of The Royal Australian Chemical Institute for corporate membership. The Institute, which is the only professional body representing chemists in Australia, requires at least three years study of chemistry at an approved tertiary level, including, in third year, the equivalent of at least 50% devoted to the principles of chemistry, or at least 16% devoted to the principles of chemistry plus at least 50% devoted to other chemistry based material, eg biochemistry. In addition, the course would usually include mathematics or physics to at least first-year level.

Major in Chemistry

Students wishing to major in chemistry shoule refer to the attached schedule of units.

The school also offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science with Honours, the Graduate Diploma in Science, specialising in Chemistry, the Graduate Diploma in Science with Honours, specialising in Chemistry, Master of Applied Science, specialising in Chemistry, as well as research programs for higher degrees (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy).

Theme areas

Study of chemistry provides a useful background for students interested in Marine Studies, Sustainable Primary Production, Frontier Technologies and the Environment theme areas.

In addition to the core chemistry units, the following units offered at second and third year provide additional support for students with specialist interest:

Second year

KRA213Analytical Chemistry,KJC252Analytical Chemistry and KRA215Chemistry for Life Sciences, and KRA211Environmental Chemistry.

Third year

KRA303Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, and KRA305Biosynthesis & Function of Natural Products.


Chemistry Major

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Students wishing to major in chemistry will take as a minimum the following: KRA101 and KRA102 Launceston KRA113 and KRA114 Hobart KRA101 Chemistry 1A 12.5% L,M ( Prereq) CH856 or (KJC161 and KJC162 or

KRA161 and KRA162)

KRA102 Chemistry 1B 12.5% L,M ( Prereq) CH856 or (KJC161 and KJC162 or KRA161 and KRA162)

KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H

( Prereq) * CH856 or ( KJC161 + KJC162) or [ KRA001 + (* MT730 or * MT841 or KMA003 or HSC equiv or TCE score of 80 or above)] ( M.excl) all other first year chemistry units

KRA114 Chemistry 1B 12.5% H

( Prereq) * CH856 or ( KJC161 + KJC162) or [ KRA001 + (* MT730 or * MT841 or KMA003 or HSC equiv or TCE score of 80 or above)] ( M.excl) all other first year chemistry units

and at least 25% load of chemistry at second year; and at least 50% load of chemistry at third year. Chemistry 1A and 1B have the prerequisites CH856 or (KJC161 + KJC162) or [KRA001 + (MT730 or MT841 or KMA003 or HSC equiv or TCE score of 80 or above)], where KRA001 and KMA003 are summer enabling courses in Chemistry and Mathematics. Both fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry are covered in all units, but the following units are designed to cover applied chemistry of value to both chemistry majors and students with interests in other sciences: KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KRA110 or * KRA130 or KJC103

KRA213 Analytical Chemistry[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KRA110 or KRA130 or KRA115 or KRA120 or KRA160 or KJC103( M.excl) KJC252

KRA215 Chemistry for Life Sciences[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KRA110 or * KRA130 or KJC103( M.excl) KRA210, KRA222, KRA262

[a] KRA303 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H ( Prereq) KRA213 or KRA210 or KJC252

KRA305 Biosynthesis & Function of Natural Products 12.5% H ( Prereq) KRA210 or KRA215 or KRA222

[a] KRA213 cannot be taken together with KJC252 [b] KRA215 cannot be taken together with KRA210


KXA, Computing

The School of Computing is responsible for all Computing courses and for majors and minors in Computing which are taken as part of other degree programs available at Launceston, Hobart and the North-West Centre.

Students should consult the School's booklet, which provides more detailed information about unit selection, and should discuss their proposed programs with the course coordinator.

Computing

Computing is a discipline which is involved with rapidly-developing technology and computing degrees produce professionals with the ability to apply new and emerging computing technologies to create solutions in the workplace.

The Bachelor of Computing is a comprehensive three year course in the broad area of computer science and software engineering with an applied orientation.

The Graduate Diploma of Computing is a one year full-time equivalent study course designed for those with a non-computing degree, or at least 6 years in the IT industry, wishing to formalize and update their computing qualifications.

The Computing program combines modern computing topics such as the internet, multimedia, mobile and ubiquitous computing, security and artificial intelligence, with traditional computer science topics such as programming (in Java, C), software engineering, and systems and networks. All third year Bachelor of Computing students are also required to undertake a substantial software engineering project for local clients.

Students choose from a range of specialist computing elective units according to their areas of interest . Students must also study at least four non-computing units, and may study up to eight non-computing units. The school recommends that these non-computing units be taken as a minor or major study, which can be chosen from those offered by the Faculties of Arts; Commerce; Science, Engineering and Technology; and Law.

The Bachelor of Computing degree can also be combined with a degree in Commerce, Arts, Teaching, Law, Science and Economics. The combined degree provides students with the opportunities to maximise their career options, blending IT skills with qualifications in another area of interest.

Graduates are able to change the emphasis of their careers as opportunities and interests develop or to pursue higher studies at the honours, graduate diploma, master, or doctoral level.

Majors and minors

The school offers computing/ computer science majors and minors for Bachelor degrees in Science, Information Systems, Commerce, Arts, Fine Arts, Economics, and Education. Students undertaking a major in computing study a total of eight computing units from both core and electives. A minor study of four core units provides students with an introduction to computing theory and practice.

Career outcomes Graduates with recognised Computing qualifications typically find career options in areas including, but not limited to: business analysis; software engineering; programming and analysis; technical support; consultancy; financial and administrative sectors; government IT departments; multimedia writing and design; web development and administration; IT education; telecommunications; systems and networks design engineering or administration; internet administration; computer science and research.Computing expertise also underpins and supports all professions that use Information Technology.

KNE, Engineering

Engineering is taught by the School Engineering (at Hobart (units coded KNE-); and at Launceston (Years 1 and 2) by staff of the University and of the Australian Maritime College (units coded KNT-).

The School of Engineering offers the following courses:

N3A Bachelor of Engineering

N4A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

N3C Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering

N3M Bachelor of Technology


KGA, Geography and Environmental Studies

Geography and Environmental Studies are synthesising disciplines defined not so much by their subject matter as by the perspectives they adopt. Units are diverse, with some concentrating on the study of phenomena in the physical environment such as landforms, climate and vegetation and others focusing on the spatial behaviour of individuals and organisations. Most units consider the interaction of human beings with the physical environment and include specific consideration of the planning implications of research, in contexts that range from estimating the desirable characteristics of nature reserves to policies for housing and land-use in the inner city. Geography and Environmental Studies gain their integrity as disciplines from their concern for the interactions between people and environment and associated problem solving and planning implications. Geography is further unified in its concern for spatial patterns and processes. The conventional way in studying these disciplines is through majors within the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

The management of wilderness and natural areas is a newly-evolving core theme which is being developed both within the School and by other disciplines at the University. The School of Geography and Environmental Studies manages the special BSc 4-year degree in Natural Environment and Wilderness Management and coordinates the interdisciplinary major within the BA degree which provides a humanities/social science approach to natural environments and wilderness issues. Since 1999, it has also coordinated the Bachelor of Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies which offers an interdisciplinary approach to the area with compulsory units in both scientific and human focused areas. It also contributes to the Bachelor of Environmental Science that is being developed on the Launceston campus.

Students may enter these special programs either directly in first year or transfer into them if suitable subjects have been taken. Exit from these courses into the broader Geography and Environmental Studies major available within the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees may also be feasible at the end of first or second year.

The wide scope of Geography and Environmental Studies means that it can be combined usefully with units from a range of schools. Combinations will vary with the interests and intentions of the student. However, common combinations at first year level, for students primarily interested in the life and earth sciences, include units in zoology, plant science and geology. For students interested in urban and regional planning, units in administration, political science and sociology are appropriate. Other possible combinations are numerous. For example, students aiming to specialise in climatology or remote sensing are encouraged to develop a background in computer science, mathematics and physics.

First year units, which have no prerequisites, provide training in the basic elements of Geography & Environmental Studies.

Students in Hobart have achoice between:

* KGA151 Global Geographies of Change 1 or KGA161 Global Geographies of Change 1A in semester 1; and , * KGA152 Sustaining Global Environments 1 or KGA162 Sustaining Global Environments 1A in semester 2

The choice of units is influenced by their different focus outlined in the unit entry and by the rules of the degree. BSc students must do KGA151/152. Arts students have a open choice while students enrolled in other degrees may have an option. Students may enrol in one unit but completion of both semester units is required for the completion of standard requirements for progression to second and third year units in the discipline.

In Launceston and Burnie, student s enrol in KGA121 Population and Urbanisation (semester 1) and KGA122 The Physical Environment (semester 2). Students intending to major in either the BA or BSc must enrol in both semester units. while those in other degrees may choose to enrol in one or the other. However, more upper level units are available if you do both.

Students enrolling in second and third year Geography and Environmental Studies must follow the rules for degrees laid down by their respective faculties. The general principle adopted by the School is to try to maximise the options available to the student. However, the number of units taken and constraints on the units selected are determined by the faculty. Year and unit details should be noted carefully before enrolling.

Six units have alternative prerequisites and are routinely available to students who have not previously studied the subject. Students with KPA205 may take KGA331, students with KZA205 may take KGA332, students with KEA205 may take KGA327, and students with approved second year units may take KGA365 and KGA381. Other units which support a major in another discipline may also be made available on a special case basis subject to approval by faculty.

The Honours program is divided into three theme areas: geography; environmental studies; and spatial information science. Students follow an individually arranged program of advanced coursework and prepare a major research thesis. The Honours year is seen as the conventional entry point into professional employment within the various subdisciplines as well as leading logically to postgraduate studies.


Career outcomes

Employment opportunities for graduates with a Geography and Environmental Studies major exist in a variety of areas. These include governmental and environmental agencies (local, state and commonwealth), Parks and Wildlife, various other government departments (meteorology, fisheries, forestry), education (schools, colleges, TAFE institutes and universities), environmental and planning consulting firms, waste management, tourism companies, and environmental management. Honours graduates will be highly competitive for professional careers in their area of specialisation. Recent Honours graduates have gained employment in the following areas: economic consultancy, air/noise pollution monitoring and urban planning, coastal management, Landcare, bushland management, heritage research and environmental consultancy.

Geography and Environmental Studies (Level 200)

Second year BA students intending to major in Geography and Environmental Studies enrol for three, four or five units selected from the full range of level 200 and level 200/300 units. KGA209, KGA213 and KGG245 are available only as second year units.

Second year BSc students intending to major in Geography and Environmental Studies must enrol in TWO of the following units to form a 25% science core:

KGA209Biogeography and Climatology

KGA213Natural Environment Field Techniques

KGA226Environmental Geomorphology

KGA227Conservation Geomorphology

KGA233Forest Ecosystems,

KGA234Agroforestry

KGG245Introduction to GIS

KGA279Wilderness Ecology and Management

BSc students may take one or two additional units in Geography and Environmental Studies. These may be selected from the above science units or from the various Arts units.

BSc students must monitor the group 2A unit weighting with care as the specifications of the degree specify that no more than 25% of all second-year units can come from group 2A.

Geography and Environmental Studies (Level 200/300)

Many units are available at either second- or third-year level depending on the year of enrolment.

Bachelor of Arts students intending to major in Geography and Environmental Studies must complete six units (75%) during second and third year. Additional units may be studied up to a maximum of 10 (125%). Our advice to students considering honours is to study at least seven units over the two years.

Bachelor of Science students enrolling in these units should be aware of the faculty restrictions described above for second year and below for third year.

Geography and Environmental Studies (Level 300)

Bachelor of Arts students may include any of these units within their degree. However, KGA374 Professional Development does not count towards the BA major.

Bachelor of Science students intending to major in Geography and Environmental Studies (G&ES) require third year units worth 50%. The rules affecting the choice of units are complex. In most cases, students have two major subjects (eg Geology and G&ES or Botany and G&ES). These students are free to select any four of the 12.5% units available regardless of whether it is a Science (BSc group 3) or Arts (BSc group 3A) unit. However, if G&ES is to be their only major subject, students must take at least three of their four units from group 3 and if the balance of their third year points are already drawn from group 3A, as in the case of Science/Law students, all four units must be from group 3.


KEA, Geology

The Geological Sciences include Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Environmental Geology and Environmental Resource Science.

Geology is the study of the Earth. It includes studies of tectonic processes leading to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and the generation of mineral, petroleum and water deposits in the Earth's crust. By combining studies in Geology with other science majors it is possible to broaden one's job horizons and to become involved in some exciting areas of geoscience.

A combination of physics and geology leads into geophysics, which uses the physical properties of the crust to study the structure, composition and location of mineral, water, oil and gas deposits. Combining chemistry and geology leads to geochemistry, while combining geography and geology leads into geomorphology and environmental geology. Economic Geology is a combination of geology, physics and chemistry in the study of the formation and exploration of mineral deposits.

A recently developed stream in Environmental Resource Science is designed to produce graduates equipped to tackle environmental issues related to the mining, mineral processing and chemical industries. There are seven recommended streams of study in the Geological Sciences which lead to a career as a professional geoscientist:

Career outcomes - Graduates from the School of Earth Sciences have pursued a wide range of well paid, satisfying careers in the mining, energy (oil, gas and coal) and environmental industries. Careers in Environmental geoscience, including hydrogeology (the search for and maintenance of water resources), have continued to grow steadily whilst demand for geoscientists in other resource areas is more cyclical.

Geology graduates with a good all-round science background (including maths, computing, physics and chemistry) are expected to be in demand. Honours graduates in geophysics are in strong demand from all industry areas. The School of Earth Sciences' 4 year honours courses in Economic Geology (BSc(Hons) Economic Geology), Geophysics (BSc(Hons) Geophysics) and Geochemistry (BSc(Hons) Geochemistry) are recognised by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

Theme area - All units taught by the School of Earth Sciences are in the Sustainable Primary Production theme area. Majors and courses offered in this theme include the Geology major in the BSc; four year BSc specimen course in Economic Geology; BSc Honours fields in geochemistry, geology, geophysics and economic geology; the Master of Economic Geology; Master of Science (Exploration Geoscience); and Master of Science Studies (Geology).

Stream 1: General Geology

For students wishing to obtain a broad education in geology; suitable for a career in a government geological survey, the petroleum industry, teaching geology or academic research.

Stream 2: Environmental Geology

For students with an interest in the environment, resource management and the key issues of conservation and development in geoscience.

Stream 3: Geophysics

A combination of physics, geology and computing, for students looking for a career in mineral geophysics, petroleum geophysics, or geophysical research.

Stream 4: Geochemistry

A combination of geology with chemistry, for students looking for wider career opportunities in mineral exploration geochemistry, isotope geochemistry or hydrothermal geochemistry research.

Stream 5: Environmental Resource Science

For students wanting to become environmental scientists with expertise in tackling environmental problems in the mining, mineral processing and chemical industries.

Stream 6: Petroleum Geology

For students intending to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.

Stream 7: Economic Geology

For students wishing to learn about the Earth's mineral resources and processes leading to their formation and discovery; designed for students intending a career in mineral exploration, mining geology, mineral economics, resource management or research in ore deposit genesis.


Stream 1: BSc(Hons) General Geology Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100, KLA213

KEA102 Earth Resources, Environments & Evolution 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100

Plus a choice of 3 other Group 1 core units (75%) from Geography & Environmental Studies, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science (may include one Group 1A subject). Year 2

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA208 Earth's Materials and Interior 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA101

KEA209 Earth's Surface 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA101KEA102

Plus 75% from other Group 2 units (can include KEA230 and/or KEA240):

KEA230 Introduction to Geophysics & Computer Applications 12.5% H

( Prereq) ( KEA101 and KEA102) or * KYA100 or * KEA100( M.excl) KEA250; KEA222

KEA240 Fossils and Environments Through Time 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA102 or KZA150 or KGA100 or *KEA100( M.excl) KEA266


Year 3


KEA300 Geology 3 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

Plus 50% from other Group 3 units (either a second major or other KEA3-- units). Year 4 BSc(Honours)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA416 Geology 4 (Honours) F/T 50% H H ( Prereq) KEA300

KEA417 Geology 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H ( Prereq) KEA300



Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites (includes a fieldbased research thesis and selected coursework) Stream 2: BSc(Hons) Environmental Geology Year 1



plus a choice of 2 other Group 1 core units (50%) generally from Life Sciences. Year 2



Either KEA230 OR KEA240





Year 3


KEA300 Geology 3 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

KEA338 Sedimentary Environments 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) SGL318; KEA318

KEA348 Environmental Geology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) SGL328; KEA328


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Plus a choice of 2 of the following units: KEA332, KEA341, KEA342, KEA343 (25%): KEA332 Computers in Geoscience 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or

*KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)

KEA341 Economic Geology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346

KEA342 Exploration Geophysics 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or *KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)( M.excl) SGL324; KEA324

KEA343 Mineral Exploration 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205, KEA230, KEA341( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346

Year 4 BSc(Honours)




(includes a fieldbased research thesis on an environmental geology-based project, plus selected coursework). Stream 3: BSc(Hons) Geophysics [a] [a] Four-year stream recognised by Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) [b] Compulsory unit for AusIMM Scholarship applicants Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems[b] 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100, KLA213

KEA102 Earth Resources, Environments & Evolution[b] 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100

KYA102 Physics 1B[b] 12.5% H

( Prereq) PHY5C and MME5C, or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)( M.excl) KYA171, KYA172 and equiv units in previous yrs, KYA275.

KYA101 Physics 1A[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) PHY5C or MME5C or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)( M.excl) KYA171, KYA172 and equiv units in prev yrs.


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites plus a choice of 2 other Group 1 core units (50%) preferably including Maths (Calculus and Linear Algebra) and Computer Science (Computer Science). Year 2

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA208 Earth's Materials and Interior[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA101


KEA230 Introduction to Geophysics & Computer Applications[b] 12.5% H


Plus one other Group 2 unit (16.67%) (AusIMM applicants require one other Group 2 unit in Physics or Maths) Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA300 (or KEA355) KEA300 Geology 3 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl)

KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

KEA355 Geology for Geophysicists[b] 25% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA300; KEA350; KEA365

KEA332 Computers in Geoscience[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or *KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)

KEA342 Exploration Geophysics[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or *KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)( M.excl) SGL324; KEA324

Plus a choice of 2 of the following units: KEA341, KEA338, KEA343, KEA348 (25%): KEA341 Economic Geology[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl)

KEA336, KEA346


KEA343 Mineral Exploration 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205, KEA230, KEA341( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346



Year 4 BSc(Honours)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA422 Geophysics 4 (Honours) F/T 50% H H ( Prereq) KEA311, KEA324, KEA350

KEA423 Geophysics 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H ( Prereq) KEA311, KEA324, KEA350

KEA424 Geophysics 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H ( Prereq) KEA311, KEA324, KEA350

(includes a fieldbased research thesis on a geophysics-based project, plus selected coursework). Stream 4: Geochemistry [a] [a] Four-year stream recognised by Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) [b] Compulsory unit for AusIMM Scholarship applicants Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems[b] 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100, KLA213

KEA102 Earth Resources, Environments & Evolution[b] 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100

[b] plus a choice of 2 other Group 1 core units (50%) preferably including Physics, Maths or Computer Science. Year 2



KRA210 Chemistry 2 25% ( Prereq) KRA110 or KJC103 or * KRA130( M.excl) KRA215, KRA222, KRA262

KRA213 Analytical Chemistry[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KRA110 or KRA130 or KRA115 or KRA120 or KRA160 or KJC103( M.excl) KJC252

KEA230 Introduction to Geophysics & Computer Applications[b] 12.5% H



Year 3


KEA300 Geology 3[b] 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

KEA341 Economic Geology[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346

KEA343 Mineral Exploration[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205, KEA230, KEA341( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346

Plus a choice of 2 of the following units: KEA332, KEA338, KEA342, KEA348 (25%): KEA332 Computers in Geoscience 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or

*KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)




Year 4 BSc(Honours)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA442 Geochemistry 4 (Honours) F/T 50% H H KEA443 Geochemistry 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H KEA444 Geochemistry 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H

(includes a fieldbased research thesis on a geochemistry-based project, plus selected coursework). Stream 5: Environmental Resource Science Year 1




Year 2



KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KRA110 or * KRA130 or KJC103



Year 3


KEA365 Geology for Environmental Scientists 25% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA300; KEA355; KEA350



KGA381 Environmental Impact Assessment 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% of KGA yr-2 units or yr-2 subjects approved by HoS

Plus a choice of 3 other relevant units (KEA3-- or KGA3--) to make up another 37.5% Plus a choice of 3 other relevant units (KEA3-- or KGA3--) to make up another 37.5% Year 4 BSc(Honours)




(includes a fieldbased research thesis on an environmental/geochemistry-based project, plus selected coursework).


Stream 6: Petroleum Geology Year 1



KYA101 Physics 1A 12.5% H

( Prereq) PHY5C or MME5C or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)( M.excl) KYA171, KYA172 and equiv units in previous yrs.

KYA102 Physics 1B 12.5% H


Plus one other Group 1 core unit preferably from Maths or Computer Science. Year 2








Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA300 Geology 3 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl)


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

KEA332 Computers in Geoscience 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200), KEA230 (or *KEA222) or (KYA201 and KYA202)




Year 4 BSc(Honours)




(includes a petroleum-based research project)

Stream 7: BSc(Hons) Economic Geology [a] Four-year stream recognised by Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) [b] Compulsory unit for AusIMM Scholarship applicants Year 1





Plus other Group 2 units from physics, mathematics or computer science [b]. KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems 12.5% H ( M.excl) KEA100, KLA213




Plus a choice of 2 other Group 1 core units (50%), preferably including units from physics, mathematics or computer science. Year 2



KRA210 Chemistry 2[b] 25% ( Prereq) KRA110 or KJC103 or * KRA130( M.excl) KRA215, KRA222, KRA262



Plus other Group 2 units from physics, mathematics or computer science Year 3


KEA300 Geology 3[b] 50% ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA355; KEA360; KEA365

KEA341 Economic Geology[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205 (or *KEA200)( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346

KEA343 Mineral Exploration[b] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KEA205, KEA230, KEA341( M.excl) KEA336, KEA346


plus other 3rd-year units in geology. Year 4

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KEA452 Economic Geology 4 (Honours) F/T 50% H H KEA453 Economic Geology 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H KEA454 Economic Geology 4 (Honours) P/T 25% H

(includes an economic geology based research project).


KGG, Geomatics and Surveying (Centre for Spatial Information Science)

The Centre for Spatial Information Science offers a 4-year course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Geomatics (see units coded KGG-- beginning with KGG145). Two specialist streams are offered: (a) Land Surveying and (b) Spatial Information Systems. Each stream involves 4 years of academic study including a minimum of 20 weeks of professional experience in the final year. See the Bachelor of Geomatics N3H course details for more information.

The Centre also offers a Bachelor of Geomatics with Honours N4H, Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Systems S5A and Graduate Diploma in Spatial Information Science with Honours N6Y.

KMA, Mathematics

The School of Mathematics and Physics offers units for students specialising in mathematics or intending to use mathematics in other areas. Units are designed to enable students to apply mathematics to other disciplines in the physical and biological sciences, commerce and economics, and engineering. Most first year units require TCE Mathematics MME5C as a prerequisite, though some require either TCE Mathematics MME5C or MAP5C.

Career outcomes

Some of the employment opportunities for mathematics graduates are in the following fields: weather forecasting, statistics, operations research, market forecasting, analysis of econometric data, computer programming, data processing, logical design, industrial consultancy, and teaching. Typical employers include universities, schools, the CSIRO, government agencies (such as Defence and Australian Bureau of Statistics) and Telstra. In the private sector, opportunities exist with computer firms, insurance companies, mining companies and banks.


Australian Mathematical Society

Theme areas

Units are offered in pure and applied mathematics and statistics. Mathematics is rapidly becoming the technical language of the physical and biological sciences, and so units in mathematics underpin the theoretical study of aspects of the theme areas. The statistics unit KMA153Data Handling and Statistics 1 is vital to any area of study that involves the collection and analysis of data, which includes the four theme areas. Second and third-year units in statistics continue this study. The first, second and third-year units KMA150Calculus and Applications 1 KMA252Calculus and Applications 2, KMA350Computational Techniques 3 and KMA354Mathematical Analysis and Applications 3 provide the setting for work in oceanography and meteorology studied in the Antarctic and Marine Studies theme area. Differential equations, such as studied in the unit KMA150Calculus and Applications 1, are vital to the understanding of the growth and decay of populations, which relates to the theme area in Population and Health.

Selecting mathematics units Hobart campus

The units that students take depend on their major study. Most mathematics units can be divided into the following streams based on their content emphasis. A major in mathematics can include units from several or all of the streams. See schedules of units above.

The sequence of units for major studies in mathematics is intended to provide, in the first two years, the essential concepts and methods to support theoretical understanding in the fuzzy and crisp sciences. At the same time, there is an emphasis on applications and the gradual development of a modelling approach. In the third year, students are exposed to a broader range of topics, including a range of mathematical and statistical models, and are expected to integrate skills in scholarship, reporting, mathematical modelling and analytic and numerical solution.

Launceston campus

On the Launceston campus, the mathematics units are: KMA153, KMA171, KMA172, KMA271. The first four of these can be chosen for a minor sequence in mathematics.

Special purpose mathematics units are: KNT150, KNT227

Texts - The prescribed texts listed are those used at the time of this publication; however, they may be changed to provide the best available choice. Students should confirm with lecturers, texts required.


Mathematics - School of Mathematics and Physics in Hobart The units that students take depend on their major study. Most mathematics units can be divided into the following streams based on their content emphasis. A major in mathematics can include units from several or all of the streams. The sequence of units for major studies in mathematics is intended to provide, in the first two years, the essential concepts and methods to support theoretical understanding in the fuzzy and crisp sciences. At the same time, there is an emphasis on applications and the gradual development of a modelling approach. In the third year, students are exposed to a broader range of topics, including a range of mathematical and statistical models, and are expected to integrate skills in scholarship, reporting, mathematical modelling and analytic and numerical solution. A and B Stream - Calculus and Applications

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Note: the Physics units KYA314 and KYA315 may be counted towards a Mathematics major in this stream, with the permission of the Head of School

KMA152 Calculus and Applications 1A 12.5% H ( Prereq) MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from HoS( M.excl) KMA150, KMA156, KMA171, KMA157 and KNT150

KMA154 Calculus and Applications 1B 12.5% H

( Prereq) (KMA152 or KMA153 with permission of HoS or KMA171) and (MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from HoS)( M.excl) KMA150, KMA156, KMA172, KNT150

KMA215 Real and Complex Analysis 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA252

KMA315 Real and Complex Analysis 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA252

KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) one of KMA150, KMA154, KMA156, KMA172, KNT150 (or one of KMA152, KMA171 with permission of HoS)( M.excl) KMA220, KME271

KMA254 Differential Equations, Linear Algebra & Applications 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) one of KMA150, KMA156 (or

KMA152 with permission of HoS)

KMA350 Computational Techniques 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA150, KMA152 or KMA156( M.excl) KMA265, KME300

KMA352 Analysis 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA215

KMA354 Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA252

C Stream - Algebra and Applications


KMA155 Mathematics for Computer Science 1 12.5% H ( Prereq) MAP5C or MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from Head of


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites School

KMA251 Algebra and Applications 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) any yr-1 maths unit

KMA351 Algebra and Applications 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA251

KMA357 Topics in Advanced Mathematics 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) any Yr-2 Maths unit

D Stream - Data Handling and Statistics


KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1 12.5% L H,L ( Prereq) MAP5C or MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from HoS( M.excl) KMA165

KMA253 Data Handling and Statistics 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) one of KMA150, KMA152, KMA153, KMA154, KMA171, KMA172, KNT150

KMA353 Data Handling and Statistics 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) KMA253

KMA356 Principles of Statistics 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) one of KMA253, KMA252

KMA358 Topics in Applied Statistics 3 12.5% ( Prereq) KMA253 or KMA153

E Stream - Operations Research and Probability


KMA155 Mathematics for Computer Science 1 12.5% H ( Prereq) MAP5C or MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from Head of School

KMA255 Operations Research 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) any Yr-1 Maths unit or with permission of HoS

KMA355 Operations Research 3 12.5% H ( Prereq) any Yr-2 Maths unit

Launceston campus On the Launceston campus, the mathematics major units are: KMA153, KMA171, KMA172, KMA271 These can be chosen for a minor sequence in mathematics. Special purpose mathematics units are: KNT150, KNT227


KGN, Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies

Coordinator: Dr L Kriwoken

This major is offered to students in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts course.

The aim of the major is to allow students to develop their knowledge of natural environments and wilderness from a wide variety of perspectives, varying from environmental ethics to the management requirements of ecosystems. The emphasis is placed on the perspectives emerging from the humanities and social sciences, while providing a basic understanding of the physical nature of natural environments and wilderness and their management requirements. The major therefore transgresses many traditional discipline boundaries and involves many of the University%s Schools. The major should prove interesting to students wishing to develop careers in nature-based tourism or natural area/wilderness management.

Students wishing to undertake a major in Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies must take KGA100 or KGA101 in their first year as part of the major. To achieve a major students must also take at least 75% from the units listed in the schedule of units, including at least 12.5% from each of Lists 1, 2 and 3. This latter requirement is designed to ensure a wide range of disciplinary perspectives.

As the units that constitute this major are also offered as parts of majors in other disciplines, they may not be counted twice as constituents of two different disciplines. Students who have already undertaken listed second and third year units, or earlier closely related units under different names, or are currently enrolled in such units as part of another major need to select other units for the Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies major.

Students need to have passed the first-year prerequisites for the units which are listed in the schedule of units.


Unit Lists Students are advised to refer to the Natural Environment and Wilderness Studies schedule in the BA. List 1


KGG345 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 12.5% H ( Prereq) KGG245( M.excl) KGG340

KGA209 Biogeography and Climatology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA122

KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques 12.5% H,L,W ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA122 or other first-year course approved by HoS ( M.excl) KGA211, KGA288

KGA331 Vegetation Management 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% of KGA yr-2 units or KPA205( M.excl) KGE513/813 KGA516

KGA332 Fauna Conservation Management 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% of KGA yr-2 units or KZA205( M.excl) KGE513/813 KGA516

KGA365 Environmental Remote Sensing 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% of KGA yr-2 units or approved yr-2 Surveying, Engineering and/or Science units


List 2


BFA307 Social & Environmental Accounting 12.5% H,L,W,N,O

External(H,L,W,N,O)

( Prereq) S3T: 25% from Schedule B; other courses: completed first year of any degree course( M.excl) KGN307, HGE221/321

HGA251 Tourism, Sport and Leisure 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology or equiv (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)( M.excl) HAC228/328

HGA351 Tourism, Sport and Leisure 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology or equiv (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)( M.excl) HAC228/328

HGA233 Mass Social Movements 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HGA333 Mass Social Movements 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HSD229 Global Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or equiv



HSD329 Global Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or equiv

HSD230 Australian Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or Political Science or equiv( M.excl) HSA263/363

HSD330 Australian Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or Political Science or equiv( M.excl) HSA263/363

HSD239 Asian Environmental Justice 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or equiv( M.excl) KGN239/339, HMA239/339

HSD339 Asian Environmental Justice 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Public Policy or equiv( M.excl) KGN239/339, HMA239/339

KGA223 Environmental Management 12.5% H,G ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121

KGA323 Environmental Management 12.5% H ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121

KGA278 Wilderness and Natural Area Management 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121 or KGA122

KGA378 Wilderness and Natural Area Management 12.5% G H,L G ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121 or KGA122

List 3


FFA235 Wilderness and Natural Environment 12.5% L ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B) (FFA102 and FFA138) or equiv

FFA335 Wilderness and Natural Environment 12.5% L ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B) (FFA102 and FFA138) or equiv

FSZ250 Art, Natural Environment and Technology 12.5% H ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

FSZ350 Art, Natural Environment and Technology 12.5% H ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

FSZ251 Art, Natural Environment and Wilderness 12.5% H H ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

FSZ351 Art, Natural Environment and Wilderness 12.5% H H ( Prereq) (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HEA214 Literature of Tasmania 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in English (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HEA314 Literature of Tasmania 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in English (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HGA261 Sociology of Nature 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology or equiv (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)( M.excl) HAC243/343, HGE248/348, FST266/366



HGA361 Sociology of Nature 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 in Sociology or equiv (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)( M.excl) HAC243/343, HGE248/348, FST266/366

HPA277 Environmental Ethics 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% level 100 any faculty (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HPA377 Environmental Ethics 12.5% ( Prereq) 25% level 100 any faculty (S3T: 25% from Schedule B)

HTA271 Australian Environmental History 12.5% H

External(H,L,W,I,N) ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 History (S3T: 25%

from Schedule B)


External(H,L,W,I,N) ( Prereq) 25% at level 100 History (S3T: 25%

from Schedule B)

KGA240 Historical Geography 12.5% ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121

KGA340 Historical Geography 12.5% ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121

KGA272 Understanding Place 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121 or other units as approved

KGA372 Understanding Place 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KGA100 or KGA101 or KGA121 or other units as approved


KYA, Physics

Physics is the fundamental science which forms the foundation of engineering and technology, and provides a basis for an understanding of biology, chemistry, geology and other sciences.

Career outcomes

With a major in physics, employment possibilities are present in: Antarctic science, astronomy and space science, biophysics, education and teaching, electronics and computing, environment, forensic science, geophysics, industrial research, journalism, management, materials science, medical and hospital physics, meteorology, nuclear physics, oceanography, patents.

The School of Mathematics and Physics offers units for students who intend to make physics their career and for those who need physics to support their studies in other disciplines.

Students who wish to major in other disciplines will find that physics provides them with important basic knowledge, and skills such as general problem-solving and laboratory techniques.

For advice on the choice of units, students should consult the physics enrolment officer and other Physics staff. Second and third year students should consult lecturers before buying expensive textbooks.

For more detailed information about Physics units see the physics web pages, starting at http://www.phys.utas.edu.au/physics/

Professional association

The Australian Institute of Physics is the professional organisation of Australian physicists.

Theme areas

Concepts from physics underpin most of the physical sciences and engineering, and are growing in importance in the biological and health sciences. The first-year unit KYA171 Applied Physics gives a basis for understanding ideas in agriculture and mining, for example, and relates to the Sustainable Primary Production theme area. Second and third-year physics units provide essential background for the physical science aspects of atmospheric and oceanic modelling work undertaken in the theme area of Antarctic and Marine Studies. A more detailed study of fluid mechanics is given in the unit KYA315 Fluid Mechanics, and this material underpins the study of meteorology and oceanography.

Fourth Year - Honours in Physics

Admission to Honours depends on satisfactory performance in an approved course. all enrolments are subject to school approval.


Units in the Major First Year


KYA101 Physics 1A 12.5% H

( Prereq) PHY5C or MME5C or TCE score of 80 or more (subject to counselling and approval by Head of Physics)( M.excl) KYA171, KYA172 and equiv units in previous yrs.

KYA102 Physics 1B 12.5% H


KMA152 Calculus and Applications 1A 12.5% H ( Prereq) MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from HoS( M.excl) KMA150, KMA156, KMA171, KMA157 and KNT150



Second Year


KYA206 Atmospheric Physics and Stellar Astrophysics -

The Sun-Earth Interaction 12.5% H ( Prereq) KYA101, KYA102

KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 12.5% H ( Prereq) one of KMA150, KMA154, KMA156, KMA172, KNT150 (or one of KMA152, KMA171 with permission of HoS)( M.excl) KMA220, KME271


Third Year Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites

KYA301 Wave Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and Advanced Electromagnetism 25% H ( Prereq) KYA201 and KYA202 and KMA252

KYA302 Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics 12.5% H ( Prereq) KYA201 and KYA202 and KMA252

and at least one of KYA303 Atomic, Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics 12.5% H ( Prereq) KYA201 and KYA202 and KMA252

KYA306 Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics 12.5% H ( Prereq) KYA201, KYA202, KMA252

KYA314 Dynamical Systems and Chaos 12.5% ( Prereq) (KYA201 and KYA202 and KMA254) or (KYA275 and KME271)

KYA315 Fluid Mechanics 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KYA201 and KYA202 and KMA252) or (KYA275 and KME271)

Note: Students intending to proceed to Physics Honours ( KYA410 or KYA411) should discuss their course with staff members before enrolling in third year units. Fourth Year

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Honours in Physics Admission to Honours depends on satisfactory performance in an approved course. All enrolments are subject to school approval.


KPA, Plant Science

Plants are such an essential part of our lives that we often take for granted how gardens, parks, and wilderness areas enhance our lives, and that plants supply us with most of the food we eat; fibre for clothing; wood for furniture, shelter and fuel; paper for books; spices for flavour; drugs for medicines; even the oxygen we breathe. Because of its proximity to natural vegetation and wilderness areas and unique biota, the School of Plant Science, University of Tasmania is an ideal place to study the biodiversity of plants and gain an insight into the processes of life.

Career outcomes

A major in Plant Science will equip graduates for careers in the management of the natural environment and wilderness areas (Environment Australia, Greening Australia, National Parks and Wildlife, Herbarium, Botanical Gardens); the sustainable management of forest and marine resources (Forestry, Marine and Freshwater Industries, including aquaculture); agriculture (Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment); research (universities, CSIRO, industry); teaching (universities and schools) and biotechnology.


Australian Society for Phycology and Aquatic Botany; Ecological Society of Australia; Australian Systematic Botany Society; Australian Society of Plant Scientists; Society for Growing Australian Plants; Southern Connection; Genetic Society of Australia.

Theme areas

Most units taught by the School of Plant Science fall within the University theme areas. The Plant Science major in the BSc, as well as the Forest Ecology and the Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology 4-year BSc specimen courses all fit into the Environment and Sustainable Primary Production theme areas.

Stream 1: Botany and Biology

Students wishing to obtain a broad education in biology are advised to follow this stream which combines courses from Plant Science, Zoology, and other science units. Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant Science units: KPA161- Biology of Plants and KPZ164- Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

Stream 2: Ecology and Environmental Management

Students interested in ecology and environmental management are advised to follow this stream. The suggested Plant Science units, in combination with courses from Zoology, Geography and other science units will prepare students for a career in the study or management of the natural environment and wilderness areas. Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant Science units: KPA161- Biology of Plants and KPZ164- Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

Stream 3: Genetics and Molecular Biology

Students wishing to specialise in the cutting-edge field of genetics, cell biology and molecular biology are advised to follow this stream. It combines courses from Plant Science, Biochemistry, and other Science Units to prepare students for a career in biotechnology, research, and teaching. Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant Science units: KPA161- Biology of Plants and KPZ164- Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution

Stream 4: Forest Ecology

Students interested in forest ecology are advised to do the 4-year Bachelor of Science with Honours course. It combines units across many different Schools to prepare students for a career in managing native forest and forestry resources in a sustainable fashion (see Bachelor of Science S3GSchedule C1 Forest Ecology for course structure and schedule of units). Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant Science units: KPA161- Biology of Plants and KPZ164- Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution.

Stream 5: Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology

Students interested in pursuing a career in marine, freshwater and antarctic biology are advised to take this 4-year Bachelor of Science with Honours course (see course structure and schedule of units is detailed in the Bachelor of Science S3GSchedule C 2). Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant Science units: KPA161- Biology of Plants and KPZ164- Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution.


Stream 1: Botany and Biology Year 1


KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H ( M.excl) KPA150, KPA151, KPZ120, KPA100, KAP116

KPZ164 Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution 12.5% H ( M.excl) KPA150, KZA150, KPZ101, KPZ160, KPA120

And the balance from Group 1 units in Geology or Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics Year 2


KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA150 (or equivalent) ( M.excl) KPA205, KPA209( Coreq) KPA215

KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA150 (or equivalent) ( M.excl) KPA205, KPA204( Coreq) KPA214

KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA150 or ( KPA151 and KZA150) ( M.excl) KPA200

KPA220 Plant Biodiversity 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA150 or (KPA151 and KZA150)( M.excl) KPA374


and balance from Group 2 units (must include a second BSc Group 2 core) to make a total of 100% Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites A minimum of four of the following units: KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H ( Prereq) *KPA200 or equiv as arranged with

School( M.excl) KPA346

KPA373 Cell Biology 12.5% H ( Prereq) *KPA200 or KPA205 or (KPA150 and *CBA250); alternative prereqs may be accepted after consultation with the lecturer( M.excl) KPA354, KPA355

KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H ( Prereq) KPA205 (KPA210 and KPA220 also strongly recommended)( M.excl) KPA304



KPA376 Genetics 12.5% H ( Prereq) *KPA200 or (*KPZ101 or *KPZ160 and *CBA211); alt prereq may be accepted after consultation with lecturer( M.excl) KPA336

KPA377 Molecular Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA205 (alternative may be accepted after consultation with lecturer)

KPA379 Plant Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA205 ( KPA210 also strongly recommended) ( Coreq) KPA375

KPA378 Plant Science Research 12.5% H H H ( Prereq) KPA205, and be part of a major in Plant Science, or part of another degree course as approved by Head of School ( KPA210 and KPA220 also strongly recommended)

and other units to make a total of 100% Stream 2: Ecology and Environment Management Year 1




And balance from Group 1 units in: Geology or Computer Science or Mathematics or Physics or Geography and Environmental Studies. Year 2




KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA150 or ( KPA151 and KZA150) ( M.excl) KPA200



and the balance from Group 2 units (must include a second BSc Group 2 core) to make a total of 100%


Year 3


KPA379 Plant Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KPA205 ( KPA210 also strongly recommended) ( Coreq) KPA375

KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H ( Prereq) KPA205 (KPA210 and KPA220 also strongly recommended)( M.excl) KPA304

KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H ( Prereq) *KPA200 or equiv as arranged with School( M.excl) KPA346

and other units such as the following to make a total of 100%:



KZA357 Quantitative Methods in Biology 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KZA211 + KZA212), or KZA205 or KPA205 or Yr-2 AgrSc unit as approved by HoS or by arrangement with HoS


KGA331 Vegetation Management 12.5% H ( Prereq) 25% of KGA yr-2 units or KPA205( M.excl) KGE513/813 KGA516



Stream 3: Genetics and Molecular Biology Year 1



KRA110 and ( KMA153 + KMA154 or other units to make a total of 100%)



KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1 12.5% L H,L ( Prereq) MAP5C or MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from HoS( M.excl) KMA165




Year 2




And other units to make a total of 100% Year 3





(Either KPA372 or KPA378 or KPA375) and ( CBA327 or other units to make a total of 100%) KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H ( Prereq) *KPA200 or equiv as arranged with

School( M.excl) KPA346


KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H ( Prereq) KPA205 (KPA210 and KPA220 also


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites strongly recommended)( M.excl) KPA304

CBA330 Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H ( Prereq) CBA260 and CBA265( M.excl) CBA327

CBA335 Advanced Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H ( Prereq) CBA260 and CBA265 and CBA330( M.excl) CBA327

Stream 4: Forest Ecology Interest in forest ecology has always been strong in Australia, and particularly in Tasmania. However this was strengthened in 1991 when a CRC for Forestry (Cooperative Research Centre for Sustainable production Forestry) was established by the Federal Government on campus at the University of Tasmania. As a result strong links have been developed between the university and CSIRO Forestry and Forest Products, Forestry Tasmania and major forest companies in southern Australia involving a wide variety of research projects. One of the key aims of this Centre was to establish a centre of excellence of training in forestry. As well as having the research expertise and the infrastructural support, Tasmania is an ideal place to conduct research in forest ecology. Open dry sclerophyll woodland, tall wet sclerophyll forests, rain forests and montane forests are easily accessible, all within a 20 minute drive from the University in Hobart. Recently there has been intense debate over the use and protection of forests, with Tasmania's forests in the forefront. This debate will be well served by the establishment of more rigorous scientific data sets on which to base arguments. The intention of this course is to produce graduates who have the ability to formulate and undertake research programs which will add significantly to our understanding of Australian forest ecology and to ensuring our forests are managed sustainably (see Bachelor of Science Schedule C 1, Forest Ecology). This course does not cover managerial aspects of forestry (this is offered by the Bachelor of Forest Science). The course links the study of terrestrial botany, plant geography, agriculture and zoology with the earth sciences and mathematics. Students enrolled in this course will come into contact with senior scientists from federal and state instrumentalities on a regular basis, especially during the fourth year. The training provided within this course will see you graduate with a very strong scientific background and you will be well placed to compete for jobs in a wide range of institutions across Australia, but particularly for research positions in the forest industry, either within government instrumentalities or private industry. Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant >Science units: KPA161 - Biology of Plants and KPZ164 - Cell Biology, >Genetics and Evolution. Stream 5: Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology Interest in aquatic resources has always been strong in Australia, and particularly in Tasmania where it has been fostered by the relocation of the CSIRO Divisions of Fisheries Research and Oceanography to Hobart and the Antarctic Division headquarters to Kingston. The Secretariat of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources, the only Australian-based international commission, is also located in Hobart. Mariculture industries in Tasmania are growing rapidly and require scientifically and technologically trained staff. The Institute of Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies and a Cooperative Research Centre for Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems have both been established on the University's Hobart campus as a key centre for teaching and research. These developments have contributed to making Hobart the centre for aquatic and Antarctic biological research in southern Australia. It was in this setting that the University introduced a structured four-year Honours course in Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology. This course provides students with an opportunity to gain a recognised qualification in aquatic biology. It links the study of aquatic botany and aquatic zoology with chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and mathematics. The first three years of the course comprises a mix of compulsory and elective units. Students must discuss their plans with the course coordinator. Some combinations of units may not be available because of timetable clashes or the need to satisfy prerequisites. Students intending to enrol in Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology, a special four-year program in science which is offered by the Schools of Plant Science and Zoology at Hobart, must consult the course coordinator (Assoc Prof G.M. Hallegraeff) before entering the program. Students interested in Aquatic Botany should also consult Assoc Prof Hallegraeff (School of Plant Science). Students interested in this stream should enroll in the following Plant >Science units: KPA161 - Biology of Plants and KPZ164 - Cell Biology, >Genetics and Evolution.


KGE, Postgraduate Environmental Planning and Studies

The School of Geography and Environmental Studies offers the following postgraduate coursework courses.

* Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies S5B * Graduate Certificate of Natural Environmental Management S5Q * Graduate Certificate of Geographic Information Systems S5A * Graduate Diploma of Natural Environmental Management S6Q * Graduate Diploma of Environmental Planning S6L * Graduate Diploma of Environmental Studies S6B * Graduate Diploma of Environmental Studies with Honours S6W * Graduate Diploma of Spatial Information Science (Hons) S6Y * Masters of Environmental Planning S7U * Master of Environmental Management S7D * Master of Applied Science S7P

Students should consult the Schools web site and the handbook entries for the individual courses for more information on admission requirements, course objectives and career outcomes.

KHA, Psychology

Psychology is a diverse discipline concerned with the scientific study of human experience and behaviour. It considers explanations and causes of behaviour and examines the modification of behaviour as a result of experience and information received from the environment. Psychologists study both normal and abnormal behaviour and the mental processes of individuals from infancy to old age.

In the first year of undergraduate study, students are introduced to the core areas in the discipline including developmental, social, physiological and clinical psychology, personality, sensation and perception, learning, memory and cognition, research and methodology, and individual differences. Practical work in Year 1 provides illustrative examples of experimental work and introduces students more generally to scientific methodology in psychology. The second and third years provide more advanced study in the core areas of psychology as well as applied topics, such as educational, health, foresnic, environmental and organisational psychology.. Practical work is an important component of the program providing students with a sound knowledge of research design and data analysis in the context of psychological investigations.

Graduates with a major in psychology can choose to undertake further studies in psychology, with a view to postgraduate professional or research training, or in a related field such as counselling or teaching. Psychology graduates are employed in areas such as health and human services, social services and community welfare, education, employment and training, marketing and management.

Psychology is generally studied as a major in degree programs for Arts, Science and Commerce, but is often also taken to complement studies in other areas, such as Social Science (Police Studies), Health Science, Education, Computing, Medical Research and Fine Arts. After completing an undergraduate degree students can choose career development in a range of areas such as education and social work, or continue with studies towards a professional degree in psychology.

Students planning a career in Psychology need to complete an accredited 4-year sequence of study in psychology to be able to progress to postgraduate training in Psychology. A 4-year sequence is available through the following degree programs:

* Arts - BA, BA/LLB, and BA(Hons) * Science - BSc and BSc(Hons) * Commerce - BCom and BCom(Hons) * Psychology - BPsych/BPsych(Hons)

Intending students should note that psychology courses offered by the School of Psychology are accredited by the Australian Psychological Society. A four-year accredited program in Psychology is available in both Hobart and Launceston. Students are advised to seek advice from staff in the School of Psychology or a relevant Faculty Officer prior to enrolment.

Career outcomes

The skills and knowledge gained by studying psychology - for example, dealing with people, investigating, analysing and objective reporting, are relevant to almost all fields of employment. Psychology graduates find employment in counselling,


educational guidance, clinical psychology, defence forces, forensic psychology, child and adolescent services, disability services, vocational and psychological rehabilitation, occupational psychology, sports psychology and research.


For those wishing to work as a psychologist, a four-year degree (BPsych, BA or BSc with Honours) followed by two years of postgraduate training or appropriate supervised experience are required for registration under The Psychologists Registration Act of Tasmania. Membership of the Australian Psychological Society, however, requires a four-year degree followed by at least a two year postgraduate degree.

Theme area

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour, human experience and mental processes, and the professional application of that knowledge to help individuals and groups in clinical settings, in education, in employment and in the community. Programs of study in psychology fit in the Population and Health and Community Place and Change theme areas.

Undergraduate study

(a) Psychology major

An APS accredited major in Psychology requires completion of at least 100% of Psychology (KHA) units, with a minimum of 25% at 300 level, including the core unit KHA350. To be eligible for entry to Honours in Psychology, students need to complete Psychology units totalling 150%.

The recommended program of study in Psychology for BA and BSc students is: 25% at 100 level KHA101 and KHA102

50% at 200 level KHA201 plus three 12.5% 200 level KHA elective units

25_75% at 300 level KHA350 plus at least one 12.5% 300 level KHA elective unit

(b) Behavioural Science major (Arts students only)

A major in Behavioural Science requires completion of at least 100% of Psychology (KHA) units, with a minimum of 25% at 300 level. Students should note that a Behavioural Science major is not an accredited psychology major and graduates will not be eligible for progression to Honours in Psychology.

The recommended program of study in Behavioural Science for BA students is: 25% at 100 level KHA101 and KHA102

50% at 200 level KHA201 plus three 12.5% 200/300 level KHA elective units

25_50% at 300 level At least two 12.5% 200/300 level KHA elective units

Core units offered in Hobart and Launceston - See Schedule

Elective units offered in Hobart - See Schedule

Elective units offered in Launceston - See Schedule

Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) S3I

The BPsych is an integrated four-year sequence of study which aims to provide thorough coverage of core content, together with choices in applied and elective topics to suit individual career and professional aspirations such as clinical, health, educational, sport, organisational and forensic psychology, neuroscience and research. To meet this goal, BPsych students complete additional psychology units at second or third year and undertake elective studies in areas that are closely related to the discipline of psychology, eg, neuroscience, law, human movement, education, community health and management.

There is a limited quota of places for entry to the first year of the program and applications are ranked on the basis of academic merit, based on the ITI score. Further intakes at second year and at third year are also based on academic merit. The number of places in the program is limited to a maximum of 30 at each year level.

Graduate Diploma in Science - S6D

Graduates from other disciplines wishing to undertake undergraduate studies in Psychology may do so through the Graduate Diploma of Science. This is a two-year course which enables progression to fourth year studies in Psychology. Applicants will normally be expected to have successfully completed first-year psychology before commencing this course.


Fourth year study

Two programs of study are offered at fourth year level, Psychology 4 (Honours) and the Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling.

Psychology Honours is an accredited fourth year program in Psychology which provides training in research, advanced theoretical topics and an introduction to professional training. Further details for Psychology Honours, including entry requirements, are provided in the unit details for KHA400 and KHA415 Psychology 4 (Honours).

The Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling is a skill based course which aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for employment in a broad range of rehabilitation counselling roles. This course is accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Further details for the Rehabilitation Counselling program, including entry requirements, are provided in the unit details for KHA500 Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling.

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate study is offered at masters or doctoral level in the professional training program in clinical psychology or in research higher degrees.

* Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) * Master of Science * Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) * Doctor of Philosophy * Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)


Core Units offered in Hobart and Launceston prerequisites for progression to a higher level and corequisites for elective units


KHA101 Psychology 1A 12.5% H,L,W

External(H,L,W,I,N) H ( M.excl) KHA100, HGP101, HWP101,

HYA100

KHA102 Psychology 1B 12.5% H,L,W

External(H,L,W,I,N)

( M.excl) KHA100, HGP102, HWP102, HYA100( Prereq) KHA101 or *HGP101 or *HWP101

KHA201 Research Methods 2 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KHA102 only, for students in M3H, ( KHA101 and KHA102) or * KHA100( M.excl) KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230

KHA350 Research Methods 3 12.5% H,L ( Prereq) KHA201 (or KHA200 or KHA250) ( M.excl) KHA301, KHA351, KHA308, KHA340

Elective units offered in Hobart Students wishing to enrol in elective units without the prescribed corequisites should consult the unit coordinator prior to enrolment.


KHA202 Lifespan Developmental Psychology[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) ( KHA101 and KHA102) or * KHA100( M.excl) KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230

KHA302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) ( KHA101 and KHA102) or * KHA100( M.excl) KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230

KHA209 Health & Rehabilitation Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254/354, KHA216, KHA316, KHA210, KHA310

KHA309 Health & Rehabilitation Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254/354, KHA216, KHA316, KHA210, KHA310

KHA212 Peace, Conflict & Law 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA212/312

KHA312 Peace, Conflict & Law 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA212/312



KHA217 States of Consciousness 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA212, KHA312, KHA210/310, KHA217, KHA317

KHA317 States of Consciousness 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA212, KHA312, KHA210/310, KHA217, KHA317

KHA228 Cognitive Social Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) ( KHA101 and KHA102) or KHA100 or (HGP101 and HGP102) ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA207/307, KHB207/307

KHA328 Cognitive Social Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) ( KHA101 and KHA102) or KHA100 or (HGP101 and HGP102) ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA207/307, KHB207/307

KHA205 Clinical Psychology[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA201 or KHA350( M.excl) KHA200, KHA202, KHA220, KHA230, KHA254/354

KHA305 Clinical Psychology[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA201 or KHA350( M.excl) KHA200, KHA202, KHA220, KHA230, KHA254/354

KHA214 Learning & Skilled Performance 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA301 or KHA201

KHA314 Learning & Skilled Performance 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA301 or KHA201

KHA219 Educational Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA301 or KHA201( M.excl) KHA315, KHA327, KHA347

KHA319 Educational Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA301 or KHA201( M.excl) KHA315, KHA327, KHA347

KHA224 Sensation & Perception 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230


KHA303 Human Neuroscience[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KHA201 or *KHA200 or *KHA250 or (*KHA220 and *KHA230)( Coreq) KHA350( M.excl) KHA323, KHA343, KHA321, KHA341, KHA304

KHA306 Cognition and Memory[a] 12.5% H ( Prereq) KHA201 or *KHA250 or *KHA200(


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Coreq) KHA350( M.excl) KHA300, KHA322, KHA342

KHA329 Individual Differences and Psychological Assessment[a] 12.5% H

( Prereq) KHA201 (or KHA200 or KHA250) ( Coreq) KHA301( M.excl) K HA352, KHA318, KHA301

[a] prerequisites for progression to a higher level and corequisites for elective units Elective units offered in Launceston Students wishing to enrol in elective units without the prescribed corequisites should consult the unit coordinator prior to enrolment.


KHA262 Development Through the Lifespan[a] 12.5% L

( Prereq) KHA102 only, for students in M3H, KHA101 &KHA102 (or KHA100 or HGP101 &HGP102) ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA202 or KHA302, KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230

KHA362 Development Through the Lifespan[a] 12.5% L ( Prereq) KHA101 &KHA102 (or KHA100 or HGP101 &HGP102) ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA202 or KHA302, KHA200, KHA250, KHA220, KHA230

KHA255 Clinical and Counselling Psychology 12.5%

( Prereq) KHA101 and KHA102 or KHA100( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254 or KHA354, KHA205 or KHA305, KHA209 or KHA309, KHA213 or KHA313, KHB209 or KHB309, KHA300


( Prereq) KHA101 and KHA102 or KHA100( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254 or KHA354, KHA205 or KHA305, KHA209 or KHA309, KHA213 or KHA313, KHB209 or KHB309, KHA300

KHA256 Applied Topics in Psychology 12.5% L ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201

KHA356 Applied Topics in Psychology 12.5% L ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201

KHA257 Community & Environmental Psychology 12.5% L ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201

KHA357 Community & Environmental Psychology 12.5% L ( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201

KHA259 Health Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) KHA101 and KHA102 or KHA100(


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254 or KHA354, KHA209 or KHA309, KHA213 or KHA313, KHB209 or KHB309

KHA359 Health Psychology 12.5%

( Prereq) KHA102 only, for students in M3H, KHA101 and KHA102 or KHA100 all other courses ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA254 or KHA354, KHA209 or KHA309, KHA213 or KHA313, KHB209 or KHB309

KHA207 Social Psychology 12.5% H,L

( Prereq) KHA102 only, for students in M3H, (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102) ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA200, KHA228/328, KHA210, KHA301, KHA310, KHA313, KHB207, KHB307

KHA307 Social Psychology 12.5% H,L

( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHA200, KHA228/328, KHA210, KHA301, KHA310, KHA313, KHB207, KHB307



KHA215 Organisational Psychology 12.5%

( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHB215/315( Prereq) KHA102 only for students enrolled in M3H (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102) for students in all other courses

KHA315 Organisational Psychology 12.5% ( Coreq) KHA201( M.excl) KHB215/315( Prereq) (KHA101 and KHA102) or *KHA100 or (*HGP101 and *HGP102)

KHA352 Assessment & Individual Differences[a] 12.5% L ( Prereq) KHA201 or *KHA200 or *KHA250( Coreq) KHA350( M.excl) KHA301, KHA300, KHA340, KHA318

KHA353 Cognitive Psychology[a] 12.5% L ( Prereq) KHA201 or * KHA200 or * KHA250( Coreq) KHA350( M.excl) KHA306, KHA300

KHA358 Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology[a] 12.5% L ( Prereq) KHA201( Coreq) KHA301( M.excl)

KHA303, KHA351

ESP320 Sport Psychology 12.5% ( Prereq) ESP209Credit or above or Equivalent

Fourth-year prerequisite


KZA, Zoology

The Animal Kingdom is hugely diverse and immensely fascinating, ranging as it does from worms to whales and from barnacles to bandicoots. Tasmania is an excellent place to study zoology because it has such a diverse and accessible fauna in all of the major habitats: the sea, land and fresh waters. It is the land of the weedy sea dragon, the giant freshwater crayfish and the Tasmanian devil.

The School of Zoology takes a 'whole animal' approach to zoology; in other words we are interested in how living animals interact with their environment, their own species and others, rather than the details of their biochemistry or physiology. We believe in a hands-on approach, so students can expect to see and handle live animals, both in the laboratory and in the field.

Career outcomes

Zoology graduates have numerous and diverse opportunities for employment in areas such as education (ecotourism and other public education, primary and secondary schools, TAFE colleges, universities), wildlife biology (Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Tasmania, Australian Antarctic Division, Parks and Wildlife Services in other states, private wildlife parks, CSIRO), environmental protection (state and federal environmental protection agencies, local councils, conservation organisations, private environmental consulting companies), marine biology (CSIRO, Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute, Australian Antarctic Division, Australian Institute of Marine Science, aquaculture industries, state marine research institutions), fisheries biology (CSIRO, Tasmanian Aquaculture and Fisheries Institute, Inland Fisheries Service, Australian Fisheries Management Authority, Bureau of Resource Sciences, aquaculture industries and fisheries research services in other states), other research careers (universities, museums, CSIRO, other private and government research institutions), and public and private administration (state and federal government departments, universities, private industry).

The School has a good record in producing employable graduates, and our students find employment in Tasmania, Australia and overseas. Because we deal with animals in their environment, our courses provide an ideal basis for a career in the management or conservation of animals and ecosystems. Complementary units in Plant Science and/or Geography and Environmental Studies would form a useful basis for such a career. Students more interested in a laboratory-based career may choose to combine Zoology with further studies in Biochemistry/Microbiology /Physiology. Students should seek advice from the School of Zoology to tailor a course to suit their particular needs.

Theme areas

The Level 100 and 200 units provide background entry to the more specialised areas studied in the third year.

Environment all Level 300 units: all units in zoology.

Sustainable Primary Production the following Level 300 units: Antarctic Ecology, Fisheries and Wildlife Management, Freshwater Ecology, Marine Ecology and Quantitative Methods in Biology.

Antarctic and Marine Studies: Antarctic Ecology


Ecological Society of Australia; Australian Mammal Society; Australian Herpetological Society; Australian Society of Comparative Endocrinology; Australian Marine Sciences Association; Australian Society of Fish Biology; Australia New Zealand Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry; Australian Institute of Biologists; Australian Society of Phycology and Aquatic Botany; Australian Society of Reproductive Biology; Australian Society of Limnology; Society of Behavioural and Neuroendocrinology; Royal Society of Tasmania; Marine Mammal Society; Birds Australia.


Units in the Major First Year

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KZA161 and KPZ164 or KPZ163 KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H ( M.excl) KZA150, KZA151, KZA101,

KZA105, KPZ101, KPZ160


KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H ( Coreq) The School provides special notes( M.excl) KPA151, KZA150, KZA101, KZA105, KPZ101, KPZ160, KPZ161, KPZ165

and other units to a total of 100% from other Group 1 areas in the life, earth, physical and numerical sciences (see BSc S3Gschedule.) Students proposing to major in zoology are strongly urged to include physical (chemistry or physics) or numerical (mathematics or computer science) science units in their first year program. Note: Students also enrolling in Botany or having previously passed KPA150 Botany IG must enrol in KZA161 Biology of Animals and KPZ163 Ecology. Students proposing to study Biochemistry and/or Microbiology in Year 2 must enrol in KZA161 Biology of Animals and KPZ164 Cell Biology if they are not currently enrolling in Botany or have not previously passed KPA150 Botany 1G. Second Year


KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA150 or KZA151( M.excl) KZA205

KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA150 or KZA151( M.excl) KZA205

and 75% from other units of a student own choice, including: KZA215 Tasmanian Fauna: Ecological & Evolutionary

Studies 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA150 or KZA151 or [* KZA101 and (* KPZ160 or * KPZ101)]

KZA225 Evolution, Ecology & Society 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA150 or KZA151 or [* KZA101 and (* KPZ160 or * KPZ101)]

KZA325 Evolution, Ecology & Society 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA150 or KZA151 or [* KZA101 and (* KPZ160 or * KPZ101)]

Third Year


KZA350 Reproduction and Endocrinology for Conservation 12.5% H ( M.excl) KZA358( Prereq) KZA205 or(

KZA211 and KZA212)

KZA351 Antarctic Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Requisites KZA353 Evolutionary Biology & Biogeography 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)

KZA354 Fisheries & Wildlife Management 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)

KZA355 Freshwater Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)

KZA356 Marine Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)

KZA357 Quantitative Methods in Biology 12.5% H ( Prereq) (KZA211 + KZA212), or KZA205 or KPA205 or Yr-2 AgrSc unit as approved by HoS or by arrangement with HoS

KZA301 Behavioural Ecology 12.5% H ( Prereq) KZA205 or( KZA211 and KZA212)

[a] Use level 300 enrolment code. Students interested in marine, freshwater or Antarctic biology should read the course entry ../COURSE/S3Gc2Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology.


Bachelor of Science - S3G ( BSc )

Campus(es) Offered: Hobart: Launceston: Cradle Coast: Course Duration: Minimum 3yrs, Maximum 8 yrs. Course Contact: (faculty or school):

Introduction This 3-year (minimum) full-time or part-time course is offered by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology and is available at Hobart and Launceston (first year and a number of majors). The first year is also offered at the North-West Centre (limited number of subjects). The main intake to the Bachelor of Science is February, however a mid-year intake in July is also available.

Admission & Prerequisites Minimum University entrance requirements. Students are encouraged to study some of the following subjects: MSP5C Mathematics Specialised 5C; MME5C Mathematics Methods 5C; MAP5C Mathematics Applied 5C; IT862 Computer Science 5C; CHM5C Chemistry 5C; GG833 Geography 5C; EVS846 Environmental Science 5C; PHY5C Physics 5C; BIO5C Biology 5C; PSC5C Physical Sciences 5C. Subject (unit) prerequisites apply to the study of Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. Alternatively, students who successfully complete either KMA003 Mathematics Foundation Unit, KRA001 Chemistry Foundation Unit or KYA004 Physics Foundation Unit in the Science Enabling Course will qualify for entry to the Bachelor of Science.

Objectives The course aims to:

provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills in a range of basic physical, computational, mathematical, earth and life sciences;

introduce students to scientific method through a range of disciplines; provide graduates with advanced knowledge in one or more of the science disciplines; and meet the needs of industry, business and government agencies.

Career Outcomes Graduates of the Bachelor of Science can expect to find employment in a wide variety of positions. Please refer to the following discipline entries for more specific information: Aquaculture Biochemistry Chemistry Computer Science Geography and Environmental Studies Geology Mathematics Microbiology/Immunology Physics Plant Science Psychology Zoology

Articulation From Course A successful first year may lead to the five-year combined degree with Law. Credit is possible for studies completed in some TAFE diplomas and in other tertiary studies.

Professional Recognition Graduates of the BSc are eligible for membership of a number of professional organisations. Specific details are provided under individual discipline entries.

Miscellaneous Information

Majors

Candidates for the BSc can major (3 years of studies) in one or two of the following fields of specialisation:

Aquaculture Biochemistry Chemistry Computer Science Geography & Environmental Studies Geology Mathematics Microbiology/Immunology


Physics Plant Science Psychology Zoology

Specimen courses

Candidates for the BSc can complete four-year specimen courses which are detailed in Schedule C in the following fields of specialisation:

Economic Geology Forest Ecology Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology (in teach-out, has been replaced by the Bachelor of Marine Science) Natural Environment and Wilderness Management

Schedule C should be read in conjunction with Schedules A and B.

The Specimen Courses, which follow the Bachelor of Science Schedule C, detail a number of three-year combinations. Many other combinations are possible. Students should note that all specimen courses must meet the degree requirements of the BSc which are summarised under 'Course structure'.

Bachelor of Science Advanced (Honours)

This is a special program that recognizes high achieving students. Entry to the program requires an ITI score of 90 or greater and in order to maintain a place in the direct entry program students will be required to be awarded the Dean's Roll of Excellence each year. Students not initially admitted to the program but who achieve the Dean's Roll of Excellence at the end of Year 1 will be invited to be part of the program. At the discretion of the Dean students transferring from other institutions may be eligible to enter the program.

Students participating in this program will be required to fulfill all the normal BSc and BSc(Hons) requirements but will be provided with opportunities to participate in various activities and seminars (normally available only to Honours year students) and to develop associations with Faculty academic staff in their major discipline areas. To challenge and engage outstanding students, students will need to complete at least 1 research-based unit, normally in Year 3.

Course Structure In order to gain the award of Bachelor of Science students must gain 300% from Schedule A provided that:

at least 75% is from Group 1 units listed in Schedule A which must include combinations of 25% as determined by three different subject areas (students can study 50% from mathematics to satisfy two 25% requirements from two areas) as defined in Schedule B;

at least 100% and not more than 125% is from units in Groups 1 and 1A; not more than 25% is from Group 1A units; at least 75% is from Group 2 units listed in Schedule A which must include 25% from two different subject areas (students can study 50%

from mathematics to satisfy this requirement) as defined in Schedule B; not more than 50% is from Group 2 and Group 2A units offered by any subject area as defined in Schedule A; not more than 25% is from Group 2A units; at least 75% is from units listed as Groups 3 and 3A; at least 50% is from units in Group 3, listed in Schedule A; 50% which consists of full passes from one subject area within Group 3 and Group 3A units listed in Schedule B; not more than 50% is from units listed as Group 3A; and not more than 37.5% is counted from units in which terminating passes have been awarded.

In summary, students must gain 300%, studying year-1 units to the value of between 100% and 125%; year-2 units to the value of between 75% and 125%; and year-3 units to the value of between 75% and 125%. Year-3 majors are based on first and second-year prerequisites. Certain prerequisites and core enrolments must be met. All programs must include a minimum of three Group 1 cores, two Group 2 cores and at least one Group 3 major as listed in Schedule B.

Schedule A (Hobart) Year 1 (Group 1) Chemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H KRA114 Chemistry 1B 12.5% H

Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter

KXT101 Programming and Problem Solving 12.5% H,L,W,J

KXT102 Programming and Data Structures 12.5% H,L,W


Geography & Environmental Studies

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA151 Global Geographies of Change 1 12.5% H

KGA152 Sustaining Global Environments 1 12.5% H

Geology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems 12.5% H

KEA102 Earth Resources, Environments & Evolution 12.5% H

Mathematics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA152 Calculus and Applications 1A 12.5% H KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1 12.5% L H,L KMA154 Calculus and Applications 1B 12.5% H

KMA155 Mathematics for Computer Science 1 12.5% H

KMA182 Advanced Calculus and Applications A 12.5% H

KMA184 Advanced Calculus and Applications B 12.5% H

KMA157 Essential Mathematics 25% Physics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA101 Physics 1A 12.5% H KYA102 Physics 1B 12.5% H

KYA171 Physics for Applied & Life Science 12.5% H

Plant Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H

KPZ164 Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution 12.5% H

KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H Psychology



External(H,L,W,I,N)

H


External(H,L,W,I,N)

Zoology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H


KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H [a] Students who wish to study Botany and Zoology together in the one year must study KPA161 + KPZ164 and KZA161 + KPZ163.


Year 1 (Group 1A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 25% of first-year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific-related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty office. Antarctic & Southern Ocean Studies


KSA101 Introduction to Antarctic Studies 1A 12.5% H

KSA102 Introduction to Antarctic Studies 1B 12.5% H

Agricultural Science


KLA100 Introduction to Agriculture and Horticulture 12.5%

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

KLA115 Sustainable Resource Management 12.5%

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXT103 Introduction to Systems 12.5% H,L,W KXT104 Data Management 12.5% H,L,W KXT105 Dynamic Web Programming 12.5%

KXT106 Building Interactive Multimedia Systems 12.5% H,L,W

Physics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA181 Astronomy 12.5% H,L

Plant Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA152 Natural Vegetation of Tasmania 12.5% H H

Level 200 units Year 2 (Group 2) Biochemistry


CBA260 Biochemistry: Metabolism & Nutrition 12.5% H

CBA265 Molecular Biology in Health & Disease 12.5% H

Chemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA216 Chemistry 2A 12.5% H KRA217 Chemistry 2B 12.5% H KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L KRA213 Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H KRA215 Chemistry for Life Sciences 12.5% H


Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA251 Algorithms and Metrics 12.5% H,L KXA252 Artificial Intelligence 12.5% H,L KXA253 Software Design 12.5% H,L KXA254 Operating Systems 12.5% H,L

Engineering


KNE232 Microprocessors and Data Acquisition 12.5% H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA209 Biogeography and Climatology 12.5% H

KGA213 Natural Environment Field Techniques 12.5% H,L,W

KGA227 Conservation Geomorphology 12.5% H KGG245 Introduction to GIS 12.5% H

KGA226 Environmental Geomorphology[a] 12.5% H,L

KGA234 Agroforestry 12.5% L,W Geology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA208 Earth's Materials and Interior 12.5% H KEA209 Earth's Surface 12.5% H


KEA240 Fossils and Environments Through Time 12.5% H

Mathematics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA215 Real and Complex Analysis 2 12.5% H KMA251 Algebra and Applications 2 12.5% H KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 12.5% H KMA253 Data Handling and Statistics 2 12.5% H

KMA254 Differential Equations, Linear Algebra & Applications 2 12.5% H

KMA255 Operations Research 2 12.5% H Microbiology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology 12.5% H

Physics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory 12.5% H

KYA212 Electromagnetism & Thermodynamics 12.5% H

KYA206 Atmospheric Physics and Stellar Astrophysics - The Sun-Earth Interaction

12.5% H


Plant Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H KPA220 Plant Biodiversity 12.5% H

Psychology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA201 Research Methods 2 12.5% H,L

KHA202 Lifespan Developmental Psychology 12.5% H


KHA205 Clinical Psychology 12.5% H

KHA209 Health & Rehabilitation Psychology 12.5%

KHA212 Peace, Conflict & Law 12.5% KHA214 Learning & Skilled Performance 12.5% H KHA217 States of Consciousness 12.5% KHA219 Educational Psychology 12.5% KHA224 Sensation & Perception 12.5% H KHA228 Cognitive Social Psychology 12.5%

Zoology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H

KZA215 Tasmanian Fauna: Ecological & Evolutionary Studies 12.5% H

KZA225 Evolution, Ecology & Society 12.5% H Year 2 (Group 2A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 25% of second-year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific-related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty office. Agricultural Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA215 Field Agriculture 12.5% H KLA220 Animal Production Systems 12.5% H KLA242 Horticultural Production Systems 12.5% KLA250 Crop and Pasture Production 12.5% KLA254 Insect Diversity and Function 12.5% KLA297 Fundamentals of Soil Science 12.5% H

Antarctic & Southern Ocean Studies

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KSA201 Antarctic Tourism 12.5% External(H,L) KSA205 Introduction to Oceanography 12.5% H

Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA262 Computer Security[c] 12.5% H,L KXA281 Advanced Web Development[c] 12.5% H,L



Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA202 Geography of Asia 12.5% H,L KGA208 The Global Space Economy 0% KGA223 Environmental Management 12.5% H,G KGA240 Historical Geography 12.5% KGA245 Rural Systems 0% KGA272 Understanding Place 12.5% H,L KGA273 Sustainable Cities 12.5% H

KGA278 Wilderness and Natural Area Management 12.5% H,L

KGG275 Field Mapping and Measurement 12.5% H [c]KXA262 and KXA281 are Group 2A units KXA362 and KXA381 are Group 3 units. Level 300 units Year 3 (group 3) Biochemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CBA330 Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H

CBA335 Advanced Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H

Chemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA310 Chemistry 3A Part 1 12.5% H KRA311 Chemistry 3A Part 2 12.5% H KRA312 Chemistry 3B Part 1 12.5% H KRA313 Chemistry 3B Part 2 12.5% H

KRA303 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H

KRA305 Biosynthesis & Function of Natural Products 12.5% H

Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA351 Software Engineering Project A 12.5% H,L L KXA352 Software Engineering Project B 12.5% L H,L KXA353 Software Systems 12.5% H,L KXA354 Computer Graphics & Animation 12.5% H,L

KXA355 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing 12.5% H,L

KXA356 Computer Networks 12.5% H,L KXA357 Programming Paradigms 12.5% H,L KXA358 Human-Computer Interaction 12.5% H,L KXA359 Knowledge-Based Systems 12.5% H,L KXA362 Computer Security[e] 12.5% H,L KXA381 Advanced Web Development[e] 12.5% H,L


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA300 Environmental Research Project 12.5% H,L H,L KGA326 Environmental Geomorphology 12.5% H,L KGA327 Conservation Geomorphology 12.5% H KGA334 Agroforestry 12.5% L,W KGA321 Microclimatology 12.5% H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA331 Vegetation Management 12.5% H KGA332 Fauna Conservation Management 12.5% H KGA365 Environmental Remote Sensing 12.5% H

KGA381 Environmental Impact Assessment 12.5% H

KGG345 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 12.5% H

Geology



KEA301 Geology 3A 25% H KEA302 Geology 3B 25% H KEA332 Computers in Geoscience 12.5% H KEA338 Sedimentary Environments 12.5% H KEA341 Economic Geology 12.5% H KEA342 Exploration Geophysics 12.5% H KEA343 Mineral Exploration 12.5% H KEA348 Environmental Geology 12.5% H KEA356 Geology for Geophysicists A 12.5% H KEA357 Geology for Geophysicists B 12.5% H

KEA367 Geology for Environmental Scientists A 12.5% H

KEA368 Geology for Environmental Scientists B 12.5% H

Mathematics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA305 Probability Models 3 12.5% H KMA315 Real and Complex Analysis 2 12.5% H KMA350 Computational Techniques 3 12.5% H KMA351 Algebra and Applications 3 12.5% H KMA352 Analysis 3 12.5% H KMA353 Data Handling and Statistics 3 12.5% H

KMA354 Partial Differential Equations, Applications and Methods 3 12.5% H

KMA355 Operations Research 3 12.5% H KMA356 Principles of Statistics 3 12.5% H

KMA357 Topics in Advanced Mathematics 3 12.5% H

KMA358 Topics in Applied Statistics 3 12.5% Microbiology/Immunology


KLA346 Agricultural and Forest Pathology 12.5% H

KLA387 Introduction to Plant Diseases 12.5% H KLA396 Food Microbiology[f] 12.5% H

KLA394 Applied Food Safety Microbiology 12.5% External(H)

KLA398 Microbial Ecology and Evolution[f] 12.5% H

CJA308 Medical Microbiology and Immunology 25%


Physics


KYA301 Wave Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics and Advanced Electromagnetism

25% H

KYA302 Quantum Mechanics and Solid State Physics 12.5% H

KYA303 Atomic, Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics 12.5% H

KYA306 Astrophysics and Atmospheric Physics 12.5% H

KYA314 Dynamical Systems and Chaos 12.5% KYA315 Fluid Mechanics 12.5% H

Plant Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA320 Plant Biodiversity 12.5% H KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H KPA373 Cell Biology 12.5% H KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H KPA376 Genetics 12.5% H KPA377 Molecular Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H KPA378 Plant Science Research 12.5% H H H KPA379 Plant Ecology 12.5% H

Psychology



KHA305 Clinical Psychology 12.5% H

KHA309 Health & Rehabilitation Psychology 12.5%

KHA312 Peace, Conflict & Law 12.5% KHA314 Learning & Skilled Performance 12.5% H KHA317 States of Consciousness 12.5% KHA319 Educational Psychology 12.5% KHA324 Sensation & Perception 12.5% H KHA328 Cognitive Social Psychology 12.5% KHA350 Research Methods 3 12.5% H,L KHA303 Human Neuroscience 12.5% H KHA306 Cognition and Memory 12.5% H

KHA329 Individual Differences and Psychological Assessment 12.5% H

Zoology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KZA325 Evolution, Ecology & Society 12.5% H KZA301 Behavioural Ecology 12.5% H

KZA350 Reproduction and Endocrinology for Conservation 12.5% H

KZA351 Antarctic Ecology 12.5% H

KZA353 Evolutionary Biology & Biogeography 12.5% H

KZA354 Fisheries & Wildlife Management 12.5% H

KZA355 Freshwater Ecology 12.5% H KZA356 Marine Ecology 12.5% H KZA357 Quantitative Methods in Biology 12.5% H


Year 3 (Group 3A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 50% of third-year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific-related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty office. Agricultural Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Agricultural Science units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KLA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit. KLA314 Insect Ecology and Behaviour 12.5% KLA318 Plant Nutrition & Soil Fertility 12.5% H KLA326 Animal Science 12.5% H KLA329 Crop Health Management 12.5% H KLA331 Agronomy 12.5% KLA365 Horticultural Science 12.5% KLA381 Soil and Land Resources 12.5% H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Antarctic & Southern Ocean Studies units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KSA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit. Geography & Environmental Studies

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Geography & Environmental Studies units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KGA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit. KGA374 Professional Development 12.5% KGG375 Advanced Spatial Data Analysis 12.5% H KGG380 GIS Application Development 12.5% H

KGG385 Geographic Information Systems Project 12.5% H,L H,L

[e] KXA262 and KXA281 are Group 2A units. KXA362 and KXA381 are Group 3 units Schedule B (Hobart) School Group 1 core Group 2 core Group 3 Major

Biochemistry

CBA260 & CBA265 CBA327

Chemistry Stream 1

KRA113 & KRA114 KRA210 50% from: KRA301, KRA302, KRA303, KRA305

Chemistry Stream 2

KRA113 & KRA114 KRA213 & KRA215 KRA302, KRA303 & KRA305

Computer Science

KXT101 & KXT102 KXA253 & one unit from: KXA251, KXA252, KXA254

50% from: KXA351, KXA352, KXA353, KXA354, KXA355, KXA356, KXA357, KXA358, KXA359, KXA362, KXA381


KGA151 & KGA152 25% from KGA209, KGA213, KGA226, KGA227, KGA234, KGG245

Any four level 300 KGA units. Three must be studied from: KGA321, KGA326, KGA327, KGA331, KGA332, KGA334, KGA365, KGA381, KGG345

Geology

KEA101 & KEA102 KEA205 50% from: KEA300, KEA332,


KEA338, KEA341, KEA342, KEA343, KEA348, KEA355, KEA365

Mathematics [1]

Any two units from: KMA152, KMA153, KMA154, KMA155, KMA157, KMA182, KMA184

25% from: KMA251, KMA252, KMA253, KMA254, KMA255

50% from: KMA315, KMA350, KMA351, KMA352, KMA353, KMA354, KMA355, KMA356, KMA357, KMA358

Microbiology/Immunology

KLA210 & a Group 2 Biochemistry, Chemistry, Plant Science or Zoology unit that is not counted towards a core in another discipline

50% from: KLA346, KLA387, KLA394, KLA396, KLA398 & CJA308

Physics

KYA101 & KYA102) KYA201 & KYA202 KYA301 & KYA302 plus one unit from: KYA303, KYA306, KYA314, KYA315

Plant Science

KPA161 & KPZ164 KPA205 50% from: KPA320, KPA372, KPA373, KPA375, KPA376, KPA377, KPA378, KPA379

Psychology

KHA101 & KHA102 KHA201 & 12.5% from any Group 2 psychology units

KHA350 & 37.5% from any Group 3 psychology units

Zoology

KZA161 & KPZ164 or KZA161 & KPZ163 KZA21 & KZA212

50% from: KZA301, KZA325, KZA350, KZA351, KZA353, KZA354, KZA355, KZA356, KZA357

[1] Students can study two first-year and two second-year cores in Mathematics.

Schedule A (Launceston) Year 1 (Group 1) Aquaculture

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KQA102 Ecology of Aquatic Sustainability 12.5% L KQA110 Aquatic Zoology 12.5% L KQA121 Ecology of Aquatic Ecosystems 12.5% L

Chemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA101 Chemistry 1A 12.5% L,M KRA102 Chemistry 1B 12.5% L,M

Computer Science




Geography and Environmental Studies

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA121 Population and Urbanisation 12.5% L,W KGA122 The Physical Environment 12.5% L,W


Mathematics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1 12.5% L H,L KMA171 Mathematics I 12.5% L External(W) KMA172 Mathematics II 12.5% L External(W)

Psychology



External(H,L,W,I,N)

H


External(H,L,W,I,N)

Year 1 (Group 1A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 25% of first-year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific-related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty Office. Agricultural Science


KLA100 Introduction to Agriculture and Horticulture 12.5%

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)


H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

Aquaculture


KQA103 Intensive Crustacean & Zooplankton Culture 12.5% L

KQA124 Introduction to Aquaculture 12.5% L Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXT103 Introduction to Systems 12.5% H,L,W KXT104 Data Management 12.5% H,L,W KXT105 Dynamic Web Programming 12.5%

KXT106 Building Interactive Multimedia Systems 12.5% H,L,W

KXE131 Introduction to Electronics 12.5% L

KXE132 Digital Electronics and Microprocessors 12.5% L

Physics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KYA181 Astronomy 12.5% H,L

Year 2 (Group 2) Aquaculture


KQA204 Scientific Analysis and Presentation for Aquaculture 12.5% L

KQA207 General Microbiology 12.5% L

KQA218 Applied and Environmental Microbiology 12.5% L


Chemistry

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA201 Analytical Chemistry 12.5% L KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L

Computer Science





KGA226 Environmental Geomorphology 12.5% H,L KGA233 Forest Ecosystems 12.5% L KGA234 Agroforestry 12.5% L,W

KGA279 Wilderness Ecology and Management 12.5% L

Mathematics

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA271 Mathematics III 12.5% L

Psychology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA201 Research Methods 2 12.5% H,L KHA259 Health Psychology 12.5% KHA207 Social Psychology 12.5% H,L KHA215 Organisational Psychology 12.5% KHA224 Sensation & Perception 12.5% H


KHA256 Applied Topics in Psychology 12.5% L

KHA262 Development Through the Lifespan 12.5% L

Year 2 (Group 2A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 25% of second year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty Office. Aquaculture

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KQA201 Intensive Algal Culture 12.5% L KQA214 Technology for Aquaculture 12.5% L


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KSA201 Antarctic Tourism 12.5% External(H,L)


Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA262 Computer Security[b] 12.5% H,L KXA281 Advanced Web Development[b] 12.5% H,L KXE231 Microcomputers 12.5% L KXE232 Microcontrollers 12.5% L


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA202 Geography of Asia 12.5% H,L KGA272 Understanding Place 12.5% H,L KGA273 Sustainable Cities 12.5% H

KGA278 Wilderness and Natural Area Management 12.5% H,L

[b]KXA262 and KXA281 are Group 2A units KXA362 and KXA381 are Group 3 units. Year 3 (Group 3) Aquaculture

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KQA319 Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms 12.5% L KQA321 Aquatic Animal Health 12.5% L KQA330 Physiology of Aquatic Organisms 12.5% L

Computer Science

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KXA351 Software Engineering Project A 12.5% H,L L KXA352 Software Engineering Project B 12.5% L H,L KXA353 Software Systems 12.5% H,L KXA354 Computer Graphics & Animation 12.5% H,L

KXA355 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing 12.5% H,L

KXA356 Computer Networks 12.5% H,L KXA357 Programming Paradigms 12.5% H,L KXA358 Human-Computer Interaction 12.5% H,L KXA359 Knowledge-Based Systems 12.5% H,L KXA362 Computer Security[c] 12.5% H,L KXA381 Advanced Web Development[c] 12.5% H,L


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA326 Environmental Geomorphology 12.5% H,L KGA333 Forest Ecosystems 12.5% L KGA334 Agroforestry 12.5% L,W

KGA379 Wilderness Ecology and Management 12.5% L

KGG345 Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 12.5% H

Psychology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA359 Health Psychology 12.5% KHA307 Social Psychology 12.5% H,L KHA315 Organisational Psychology 12.5% KHA324 Sensation & Perception 12.5% H



Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KHA356 Applied Topics in Psychology 12.5% L

KHA357 Community & Environmental Psychology 12.5% L

KHA362 Development Through the Lifespan 12.5% L

KHA350 Research Methods 3 12.5% H,L

KHA352 Assessment & Individual Differences 12.5% L

KHA353 Cognitive Psychology 12.5% L

KHA358 Behavioural Neuroscience and Neuropsychology 12.5% L

Year 3 (Group 3A)

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Students are permitted to enrol in not more than 50% of third year units offered under other degree courses, except that there are some limitations for units offered by scientific related disciplines, including Agricultural Science, Engineering, Medicine and Pharmacy. A list of permitted units is available from the Faculty Office. Aquaculture

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KQA303 Intensive Molluscan Culture 12.5% KQA320 Intensive Finfish Culture 12.5% L KQA325 Aquaculture Biotechnology 12.5% L


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Antarctic & Southern Ocean Studies units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KSA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit. Geography & Environmental Studies

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Geography & Environmental Studies units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KGA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit.

Psychology

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter See Group 2A Psychology units. All units which have both 200/300 level codes may be used. Use the KHA3xx code for enrolling as a Group 3A unit. [c]KXA262 and KXA281 are Group 2A units. KXA362 and KXA381 are Group 3A units. Schedule B (Launceston) Core units for students transferring to Hobart after the completion of first year. School Group 1 core Leads to Group 2 Core in Hobart

Aquaculture

KQA110 & KQA121 or KQA102 Zoology

Biochemistry

Biochemistry [a]

Chemistry

KRA101 & KRA102 Chemistry Stream 1 or 2

Computer Science

KXT101 & KXT102 Computer Science




KGA121 & KGA122

Mathematics

two units from: KMA153, KMA171, KMA172 Mathematics

Microbiology/Immunology

Microbiology/Immunology [b]

Psychology

KHA101 & KHA102 Psychology

[a] Students must successfully complete KRA101 and KRA102 and either (KQA110 and KQA121 or KQA102) or (CXA171 and CXA172) to study Group 2 Biochemistry core. [b] Students must successfully complete KRA101 and KRA102 or (KQA110 and KQA121 or KQA102) to study Group 2 Microbiology/Immunology core.

Core units for students completing full majors in Launceston School Group 1 core Group 2 Core Group 3 Major

Aquaculture

KQA110 & 1 unit from KQA102, KQA121

KQA207 & one unit from: KQA204, KQA218

Any four level 300 KQA units. Three must be studied from KQA319, KQA321, KQA330

Chemistry

KRA101 & KRA102 Students transfer to Hobart to study year 2

Computer Science

KXT101 & KXT102 KXA253 & one unit from: KXA251, KXA252, KXA254

50% from; KXA351, KXA352, KXA353, KXA354, KXA355, KXA356, KXA357, KXA358, KXA359, KXA362, KXA381


KGA121 & KGA122 25% from: KGA213, KGA226, KGA233, KGA234, KGA279

Any four level 300 KGA units. Three must be studied from: KGA326, KGA333, KGA334, KGA379, KGG345

Mathematics

two units from: KMA153, KMA171, KMA172

Students transfer to Hobart to study year 2

Psychology

KHA101 & KHA102 KHA201 & 12.5% from any Group 2 psychology units

KHA350 & 37.5% from any Group 3 psychology units

Schedules Four-year Honours programs / Schedule C1. Forest Ecology Major code: KFE In the first 3 years students need to pass course units to a total of 300 percent. This is achieved by a mix of compulsory and optional units to a value of 100 percent in each year. The course coordinator will assist with the planning of the student's course. A special unit (Plant Science Research KPA378) will be offered to Forest Ecology students in third year. This will involve a series of lectures presented by specialist foresters and a research project in one of the disciplines outlined. Tutorials will be held for all Forest Ecology students near the middle of semesters 1 and 2 (students will be notified of timing). These will provide an opportunity for students to discuss the course and new developments in Forestry in Australia. Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H


KMA153 Data Handling and Statistics 1 12.5% L H,L and the balance from the following: KRA113 and KRA114, KXT101 and KXT102, KGA151 and KGA152, KMA154, KEA101, KEA102





KGA151 Global Geographies of Change 1 12.5% H


KMA154 Calculus and Applications 1B 12.5% H KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems[a] 12.5% H

KEA102 Earth Resources, Environments & Evolution[a] 12.5% H

KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H Year 2

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H

and the balance from the following:

KLA213 Agricultural Geology & Soil Science[a] 12.5% H

KLA254 Insect Diversity and Function[d] 12.5% KLA287 Introduction to Plant Diseases[d] 12.5% H KLA297 Fundamentals of Soil Science 12.5% H KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H


KZA225 Evolution, Ecology & Society 12.5% H


KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology 12.5% H KGA209 Biogeography and Climatology 12.5% H KGA227 Conservation Geomorphology[b] 12.5% H KGA327 Conservation Geomorphology[b] 12.5% H KMA253 Data Handling and Statistics 2 12.5% H

or approved Computer Science units Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H KPA379 Plant Ecology 12.5% H KPA376 Genetics 12.5% H KPA378 Plant Science Research 12.5% H H H

either KPA377 or KZA357 KPA377 Molecular Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H KZA357 Quantitative Methods in Biology 12.5% H

and 3 other units from the following: KLA354, KLA387, KLA397, KLA314, KLA346, KLA381, KPA320, KGA331, KGA381 KLA354 Insect Diversity and Function[d] 12.5% KLA387 Introduction to Plant Diseases[d] 12.5% H KLA397 Fundamentals of Soil Science 12.5% H KLA314 Insect Ecology and Behaviour[d] 12.5%




Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KLA381 Soil and Land Resources 12.5% H KPA320 Plant Biodiversity 12.5% H KGA331 Vegetation Management 12.5% H


or approved Computer Science and Mathematics (especially statistics) units Year 4

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Course code for fourth year: S4J

KPA460 Forest Ecology (Honours)Full time 100%

KPA461 Forest Ecology (Honours)Part time 50%

Students who have completed the first three years of the specimen course in Forest Ecology will be permitted to enrol in Honours in Forest Ecology provided they have achieved an adequate standard, normally at least 50% in third year units, and a suitable project and supervisor are available. The fourth year of the course, the 'Honours year', includes the following main components: 1. A research project of 9 months duration. This would normally be carried out in the School of Plant Science but after consultation with the course coordinator may be carried out in other schools such as Zoology, Agricultural Science, Geography and Environmental Studies or Mathematics and Physics. Where appropriate, scientists from outside the University may act as co-supervisors, especially if the project necessitates work being undertaken in laboratories of other institutions. 2. A reading thesis based on a literature-based review or other coursework as appropriate. 3. Attendance at seminars given by research scientists working in the field (Plant Science and CRC seminars). Schedule C 2. Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology Major code: KAB The Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology program has been replaced by the newly introduced Bachelor of Marine Science (K3B) and is therefore in teach-out mode. Existing students may continue in the program or transfer to the Bachelor of Marine Science. Year 2


KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H

plus 50% of units from 2nd year zoology, plant science, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology or mathematics units. Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H KZA351 Antarctic Ecology 12.5% H KZA356 Marine Ecology 12.5% H KZA355 Freshwater Ecology 12.5% H

plus 12.5% of Zoology units (it is strongly recommended that students choose one of Fisheries and Wildlife Management or Quantitative Methods in Biology) or 37.5% botany units to complete a major and a further 50% selected from units in botany, zoology, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry and mathematics after consultation with the course coordinator. Year 4

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Course code for fourth year: S4K

KZA450 Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology (Honours)Full time 100%

KZA451 Marine, Freshwater and Antarctic Biology (Honours)Part time 50%

The fourth (Honours) year of the course, includes the following main components:

Schedule C 3. Natural Environment and Wilderness Management Major code: KNE The course is necessarily multidisciplinary; involving the following components:


1 . Ecosystem pattern and process; 2 . Ecosystem and wilderness management; 3 . Cultural heritage management in natural areas; 4 . People management in natural areas; 5 . Natural area ecological engineering -- track and road construction, waste management, water management; 6 . Information systems in natural area management -- remote sensing, spatial data manipulation, work and finance management systems; 7 . Interpretation -- literature and environment, art and environment, music and environment, environmental design, interpretation skills; 8 . Philosophy, politics, law and administration of natural environment and wilderness.

The following schedule provides students with an opportunity to develop expertise in all these areas and also ensures that they gain expertise in the core areas related to natural environment and wilderness management.

Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KGA151 Global Geographies of Change 1 12.5% H


KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H


KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H

and 25% from the following: KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems 12.5% H


Fine Arts 1


H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

H External(H,L,W,

I,N)

HGA101 Sociology A 12.5% H,L,W

External(H,L,W,I,N)

H

HGA102 Sociology B 12.5% H,L,W

External(H,L,W,I,N)

L

External(H,L,W,I,N)

KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H KRA114 Chemistry 1B 12.5% H

or another first-year unit approved by the BSc degree coordinator Year 2

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter (Note: where units are shown with 200/300 codes, use the 200 level, eg KGA223 not KGA323) Two to three of: KGA213, KGA209, KGG245 AND one or two of KZA205, KPA205


KGA209 Biogeography and Climatology 12.5% H KGG245 Introduction to GIS 12.5% H KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H

and units from the following to make 100% at level 200 Fine Arts 2 [a] KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology 12.5% H KLA254 Insect Diversity and Function 12.5% KLA297 Fundamentals of Soil Science 12.5% H HAB241 Indigenous Political Indentities 12.5% KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L KRA213 Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H KRA215 Chemistry for Life Sciences 12.5% H HGA251 Tourism, Sport and Leisure 12.5% H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HGA261 Sociology of Nature 12.5% KGA240 Historical Geography 12.5% KGA223 Environmental Management 12.5% H,G KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H


HSD230 Australian Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L HPA277 Environmental Ethics 12.5%


External(H,L,W,I,N)

Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter (Note: where units are shown with 200/300 codes, use the 300 level, eg KGA378 not KGA278) KGA331 Vegetation Management 12.5% H KGA332 Fauna Conservation Management 12.5% H

KGA378 Wilderness and Natural Area Management[b] 12.5% G H,L G

KGA327 Conservation Geomorphology 12.5% H BMA101 Introduction to Management 12.5% H,L,W,G,J H,L

and 37.5% from the following: KZA325 Evolution, Ecology & Society[b] 12.5% H

KZA350 Reproduction and Endocrinology for Conservation 12.5% H

KZA353 Evolutionary Biology & Biogeography 12.5% H

KZA354 Fisheries & Wildlife Management[b] 12.5% H

KZA355 Freshwater Ecology 12.5% H KZA356 Marine Ecology 12.5% H KPA320 Plant Biodiversity[b] 12.5% H KPA372 Aquatic Botany 12.5% H KPA375 Field Botany 12.5% H H KPA379 Plant Ecology 12.5% H KGA340 Historical Geography[b] 12.5%


KGA321 Microclimatology 12.5% H KGA365 Environmental Remote Sensing 12.5% H KLA354 Insect Diversity and Function 12.5% KLA397 Fundamentals of Soil Science 12.5% H KLA314 Insect Ecology and Behaviour 12.5%


KLA381 Soil and Land Resources 12.5% H HGA351 Tourism, Sport and Leisure 12.5% H HGA361 Sociology of Nature 12.5% KGA323 Environmental Management 12.5% H HSD330 Australian Environmental Policy 12.5% H,L BMA302 Strategic Management 12.5% H,L,M H,J,M HPA377 Environmental Ethics 12.5%

Year 4

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Course code for fourth year: S4L

KGA450 Natural Environment and Wilderness Management (Honours)

100%



KGA451 Natural Environment and Wilderness Management (Honours)

50%

The fourth-year component of the course comprises the compulsory unit KGA450 or KGA451 and includes a research thesis plus selected coursework. Schedule C 4. Economic Geology Major code: KEE The Economic Geology specimen course aims to: - provide students with training in ore deposit geology, genesis and exploration techniques; - provide graduates with advanced knowledge of hydrothermal ore deposits; - meet the needs of the minerals industry and government agencies; - provide students to continue into MSc & PhD courses in the Centre for Ore Deposit Research (CODES SRC). The Economic Geology specimen course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) as required training for geoscientists working in the Australian Minerals Industry. In the first three years of the course students need to pass units to a total value of 300%. This is achieved by taking a mix of compulsory and optional units to a value of 100% in each year, as detailed below. Year 1 Compulsory

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA101 Understanding Earth Systems 12.5% H


AND completion of three Group 1 cores (25% each) from three different schools as listed in Schedule B. The three cores must be studied from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, and Geography & Environmental Studies; OR completion of two Group 1 cores (25%) from the above list plus completion of BEA110 and BEA130: BEA110 Economics for Business 12.5% H,L,W,G,J H H BEA130 Foundations of Economic Policy 12.5% H,L,W

Year 2 Compulsory

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA208 Earth's Materials and Interior 12.5% H KEA209 Earth's Surface 12.5% H


AND Completion of one Group 2 core (25%) as listed in Schedule B. The core must be chosen from either Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science or Geography and Environmental Studies. Plus 37.5% from the following or any other second year units from Schedule B. Up to 25% may be studied anywhere in the University as Group 2A units.


KRA213 Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H Year 3 Compulsory

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KEA301 Geology 3A 25% H KEA302 Geology 3B 25% H KEA341 Economic Geology 12.5% H KEA342 Exploration Geophysics 12.5% H KEA343 Mineral Exploration 12.5% H

Plus 12.5% from KEA332, KEA338, KEA348, BEA301 KEA332 Computers in Geoscience 12.5% H KEA338 Sedimentary Environments 12.5% H KEA348 Environmental Geology 12.5% H

BEA301 Environmental and Resource Economics 12.5%


Year 4

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Course code for fourth year: S4H The fourth-year component of the course comprises the compulsory unit KEA450 or KEA451, and includes a field-based research thesis on an economic geology-based project, plus selected coursework. Unit enrolment codes: KEA450 Economic Geology 4 (Honours) Full time *KEA451 Economic Geology 4 (Honours) Part time

KEA450 Economic Geology 4 (Honours)Full time 100%

KEA451 Economic Geology 4 (Honours)Part time 50%

Specimen Courses In addition to the courses shown in Schedule C above, the following are offered: (i) Life Sciences Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H KRA114 Chemistry 1B 12.5% H KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H


KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPZ163 Ecology 12.5% H

and 25% other Group 1 science units from S3G Schedule B. and 25% other Group 1 science units from S3G Schedule B.[a] If both Botany and Zoology are studied, students must study KPA161 + KPZ164 and KZA161 + KPZ163 Year 2

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA213 Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H KRA215 Chemistry for Life Sciences 12.5% H KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H

and 25% from the following: KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L KPA210 Ecology of Tasmania 12.5% H


Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Units from Zoology 50% Units from Botany 50% (ii) Chemical Sciences Year 1


and other Science units chosen to enable double majors with Chemistry, in particular Biochemistry, Geology, Plant Science, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology Year 2



Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA216 Chemistry 2A 12.5% H KRA217 Chemistry 2B 12.5% H KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L

and other Science units leading to possible double majors Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter at least 50% chosen from: KRA310 Chemistry 3A Part 1 12.5% H KRA311 Chemistry 3A Part 2 12.5% H KRA312 Chemistry 3B Part 1 12.5% H KRA313 Chemistry 3B Part 2 12.5% H

KRA303 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry 12.5% H

KRA305 Biosynthesis & Function of Natural Products 12.5% H

(iii) Computer Science Year 1




KXT103 Introduction to Systems 12.5% H,L,W KXT104 Data Management 12.5% H,L,W

Second BSc Group 1 core 25% (from one School) Third BSc Group 1 core 25% (from one School) Year 2


Second BSc Group 2 core 25% (from one School) Non-Computer Science electives (totalling 25%) Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Four units (totalling 50%) selected from Group 3 KXA-- units Computer Science or non-Computer Science electives (totalling 50%) (iv) Physical Sciences, Psychology or Humanities Year 1

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H KRA114 Chemistry 1B 12.5% H KYA101 Physics 1A 12.5% H KYA102 Physics 1B 12.5% H

Mathematics 25% Either (KHA101 and *KHA102) or (HTA101 and *HTA102)

KHA101 Psychology 1A 12.5% H,L,W External(H,L,W, H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter I,N)


External(H,L,W,I,N)

HTA101 History 1A 12.5% H,L,W

External(H,L,W,I,N)

H

External(H,L,W,I,N)

HTA102 History 1B: Age of Revolution and Empire c. 1780-1820 12.5%

H,L,W External(H,L,W,

I,N)

KRA113 Chemistry 1A 12.5% H Year 2


Chemistry units (with total weight of 25%)

Physics units (with total weight of 25%) and either psychology, mathematics or history units to make up 100% level 200 units (a maximum of 25% can be studied in History) Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter Any two of the following to give 100%

Chemistry units

History units

Mathematics units

Physics units

Psychology units A minimum of 50% must be studied from chemistry, mathematics, physics or psychology units. (v) Biochemistry, Microbiology Year 1


At least one of the following: KPA161 Biology of Plants 12.5% H


KZA161 Biology of Animals 12.5% H


CHG100 Human Biology (Science) 25% Plus other suitable units in accordance with the specifications of the BSc [a] If both Botany and Zoology are studied, students must study KPA161 + KPZ164 and KZA161 + KPZ163 Year 2



CBA265 Molecular Biology in Health & Disease 12.5% H

KLA210 Microbiology and Mycology 12.5% H Examples of suitable complementary units include: CHP206 Human Physiology 25% KRA216 Chemistry 2A 12.5% H KRA217 Chemistry 2B 12.5% H


Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KRA211 Environmental Chemistry 12.5% H,L KRA215 Chemistry for Life Sciences 12.5% H KZA211 Animal Evolution and Ecology 12.5% H KZA212 Functional Biology of Animals 12.5% H KPA214 Plants in Action 12.5% H KPA215 Genetics & Evolution 12.5% H

Year 3

Unit Title Weight Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CBA330 Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H

CBA335 Advanced Biochemistry for Biotechnology 25% H

KLA396 Food Microbiology 12.5% H KLA496 Food Microbiology 12.5% H KLA398 Microbial Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H KLA498 Microbial Ecology and Evolution 12.5% H

CJA308 Medical Microbiology and Immunology 25%

(vi) Geology See KEA

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