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BComptlSci Degree with a Biology Emphasis

For those people with a strong interest in Biology we suggest the following sequence of units. There is a great range of choices available. Possible streams in the areas of Botany, Zoology, Ecology and Evolution, Animal and Human Physiology, Neuroscience, Microbiology and Immunology, Genetics, Molecular genetics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology. It is suggested you consult with the appropriate year biology coordinator to discuss your specific unit choices.

Year Core Computer Courses Core Maths Courses Other Core Courses Application Courses Application and Elective Courses
First year - Semester 1 COMP1100: Introduction to Programming and Algorithms MATH1013: Mathematics and Applications 1 or MATH1115: Mathematics and Applications Honours 1 None BIOL1003: Evolution, Ecology and Heredity 6 unit level A Science or FEIT Course, eg Chemistry
First year - Semester 2 COMP1110: Foundations of Software Engineering MATH1014: Mathematics and Applications 2 or MATH1116: Mathematics and Applications Honours 2 None BIOL1004: Cellular and Molecular Biology 6 unit level A Science or FEIT Course, eg Chemistry or Biology
Second year - Semester 1 COMP2100: Software Construction MATH2305: Differential Equations and Applications or MATH2405: Calculus and Differential Equations Honours None BIOL2151: Introductory Genetics BIOL2161: Genes: Replication and Expression or 6 unit level B Science or FEIT Course
Second year - Semester 2 COMP2310: Concurrent and Distributed Systems MATH2501: Foundations of Computational Science None BIOL2152: Current Advances in Human Genetics BIOL2162: Molecular Biotechnology or 6 unit level B Science or FEIT Course
Third year - Semester 1 COMP3320: High Performance Scientific Computation MATH3501: Scientific and Industrial Modelling None 6 unit level C Biology Course 6 unit level C Biology Course
Third year - Semester 2 COMP3600 Algorithms MATH3502: Solution of Large Scale Matrix Problems PHYS3038: Case Studies in Advanced Computation None 6 unit level C Biology Course