|
 |
|
Introduction Dean of Science: Professor Aidan Byrne Sub-Deans: Dr Sharyn Errington, Dr Elizabeth Ormerod,
The Australian National University (ANU) offers many avenues for prospective students with an active interest in pursuing the various careers in which a scientific background will give the all-important competitive edge. The Bachelor of Science offers broad opportunities over most areas of science, permitting students to study in breadth and depth. Students will emerge with at least two majors, and will have the opportunity to study many other courses within Science or other disciplines. We also offer a range of opportunities through focused degrees, such as Medical Science, Biotechnology, Psychology, Resource and Environmental Management, Forestry, Science Communication, Computational Science, Global and Ocean Science, Genetics, and Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability). As an education-intensive research institution, ANU offers students the opportunity to combine undergraduate learning with cutting edge research. The Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons), PhB (Hons), degree provides a unique opportunity for very high-achieving students to undertake research and advanced study as part of an undergraduate science degree. In additiona, an international joint degree in the areas of chemistry, maths and physics requires students to study at both ANU and the National University of Singapore. This is the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) (ANU)/Bachelor of Science (Honours) (NUS) degree program. We also encourage able students to enrol in our BSc (Advanced) (Honours) program, where they immediately embark on a four year program of study culminating in an Honours degree with a strong research focus. The ANU campus in Canberra is a hive of activity, with world-leading scientific research. ANU is also home to Australia's most powerful supercomputer, vital for research across a spectrum of disciplines. Students enrolled in science benefit from exposure to world-renowned research and have the chance to study and learn from lecturers who are involved at the cutting edge of science. ANU has three main libraries, five Science branch libraries and a huge range of sophisticated equipment used for teaching and research on its 145-hectare campus. The campus is located right next to downtown Canberra and is itself like a small town with cafes, restaurants, a post office, bookshop, bar, art galleries and a wide range of accommodation. The mix between student life and learning makes ANU an excellent location for your studies and in particular the pursuit of scientific excellence. Find out more by visiting the Science website: www.anu.edu.au/science and the University Study@ANU website: http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat
College organisation Academic areas responsible for teaching and research within the Colleges are: ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment
ANU College of Physical Sciences
The following also make a significant contribution to the teaching activities of the Science Colleges:
College Office The Science Office is located on level 2, Building 42 (Frank Fenner Building). Office hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. The Science Office is your first point of contact for the administrative aspects of enrolment, variations, program transfers, cross-institutional study, study overseas on exchange, and credit (status) for previous studies.
Sub-Deans Students can contact a Sub-Dean for advice regarding selection of programs and courses, credit (status), study overseas on exchange, cross-institutional study, or any other matter related to study at ANU. Sub-Dean appointments can be made through the Science Office, T: 02 6125 2809.
Programs with direct entry to Honours Direct entry to Honours is available for the Bachelor of Science (Advanced), Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Global and Ocean Sciences, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Sustainability) and Bachelor of Computational Science. Admission to these programs requires an ATAR (or equivalent) of 95 (or 98 for B Computational Science). Students in a direct entry Honours program must do at least one of the Honours Pathway Courses or Options per year with a total of four in the first three years. No student is guaranteed entry to a particular Honours program or supervisor at the beginning of the degree, rather entry to particular Honours programs is guaranteed with successful completion of a relevant major at the standard required for continuation in the program. The criterion for continuation in the degrees would normally be an average mark of 75 in Science courses. Students who do not meet this standard will be transferred to the 3 years pass degree equivalent, but will be able to compete for places in Honours at the end of third year with other students.
Honours Pathway Options and Courses Honours Pathway Options and Courses are available to all students, subject to any declared entry requirements in this Handbook. These courses give students the opportunity to master material of greater conceptual difficulty or participate in research-based projects and may involve discovery learning. Where resources are limited Departments will allocate places on the basis of academic merit and program requirements as described in the handbook entry. Honours Pathway Courses (HPC) are stand alone; with no standard equivalent. Honours Pathway Options (HPO) are based on existing standard courses and have some assessment in common. Generally the remaining assessment for the HPO will be a substitute rather than an addition to the standard assessment. Students may switch between the HPO and the standard course at any time with the permission of the course convenor. A minimum standard in the HPO assessment items will be required in order for students to have HPO recorded on their transcript. Students who do not meet this minimum standard will be transferred to the standard option at the time of the finalisation of the assessment. The Science Colleges have adopted as a principle in assessment that the choice of an HPC or HPO or any particular course will not advantage or disadvantage students in their marks.
Combined programs The University offers a range of combined degree programs for students who desire to widen their fields of study for academic or professional reasons. Detailed information about the combined programs is provided in the Combined Programs section of this Handbook.
Students with disabilities Students with disabilities should contact the Disability Adviser on 02 6125 5036. Many facilities are available to permit students to participate in lectures, tutorials and practical sessions.
Maximum workloads Normally, students may not undertake more than 24 units in any one semester of their program. The Colleges may permit students with at least a Credit average in their previous University studies to undertake a heavier load.
Status Status (credit) towards undergraduate programs of the Colleges may be granted for studies completed elsewhere. Students should consult the Status Working Rules of the Colleges of Science at http://science.anu.edu.au/StaffDirectory/RulesPolicies/Rules/index.php Requests for status are assessed individually in the light of the provisions of the Working Rules; the following is a brief summary of the major provisions:
Graduates Graduates who have completed a Bachelor degree at this or another university may be granted up to 72 units of status towards the 144 unit Bachelor degree program in Science. The balance of the program must be completed at this University; comprise science courses; and include 48 units of later year courses of which 36 units must be from third year science courses. The program may not include courses which are substantially equivalent to courses completed in any previous degree.
Associate Diploma, Diploma or Advanced Diploma Holders Holders of approved Associate Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas or Diplomas in a science-related field may be granted up to 48 units of first-year status towards the 144 unit Bachelor of Science program. Status towards other undergraduate programs of the Colleges is assessed on a case-by-case basis because of the prescribed nature of these programs. Status is not granted for qualifications commenced more than 10 years before the date of the application for status.
Associate Degree Students who have successfully completed the ANU/CIT Associate Degree specialising in Science, with at least a credit average across all CIT courses and passes in the ANU Science courses will be admitted with status of 72 units towards a Science degree program. Students who have completed the ANU College Associate degree will be admitted with status of 48 units towards a science degree program.
Incomplete degrees Up to 96 units of status may be granted towards the 144 unit Bachelor degree program in Science on the basis of an incomplete degree from another tertiary educational institution. At least 48 units of later year science courses, including 36 Group C units, must be completed at this University. Each application for status is considered on its merits, but in general, Science recognises courses from other tertiary institutions that are equivalent to courses offered in this university. Science courses which are not prescribed for a program of this College may be recognised provided that they are not incompatible with the program requirements. Status is not granted in relation to a course where a period of 10 years or more has elapsed from the date of first enrolment in the course and the date of the application for status in respect of that course. Status is not granted for courses for which a grade of conditional pass or equivalent has been obtained.
Special Examinations and Special Consideration 1. The Examinations Rules 2008 contain provisions for students who fail to attend a scheduled examination as well as for those whose studies are affected by illness. Detailed information is provided in the Student Enrolment and Administrative Procedures Guide that is available at www.anu.edu.au/sas/studentadmin/seapguide/. The Examinations Rules 2008 are available at www.anu.edu.au/cabs/rules. Science has guidelines concerning the circumstances under which special examinations will be approved http://science.anu.edu.au/UnderGraduate/RulesAndPoliciesUndergrad/index.php. These circumstances include serious medical conditions and unavoidable circumstances which prevent a student attending the examination. Unavoidable circumstances are those which: (a) could not have reasonably been anticipated, avoided or guarded against by the student, and (b) were beyond the student's control Circumstances that will NOT normally be acceptable as grounds for special examination are: (a) routine demands of employment; (b) routine family problems such as domestic tension with or between parents, spouses, and other people closely involved with the student; (c) difficulties adjusting to university life, and the demands of academic work; (d) stress or anxiety associated with examinations or any aspect of academic work; (e) routine need for financial support; (f) demands of sports, clubs, and social or extra-curricula activities; (g) family, personal and travel arrangements.
Circumstances that are ACCEPTABLE include: (a) a member of the armed forces involved in compulsory exercises; (b) a person in full-time employment required to be overseas by his or her employer; (c) a person representing Australia at an international sporting or cultural event; (d) a person on jury duty; (e) religious obligations that are not covered by special request (f) educational reasons. 2. Special examinations for medical reasons are designed to cover serious medical conditions and emergencies and a special examination request must be submitted within 72 hours of the examination as detailed in Rule 9(2). 3. Students are reminded that, if possible, they should attend the examination and follow the procedures laid out in Rule 10(1), 10(2) and 10(3) Examination Rules 2008 in respect of notification and special consideration. 4. Students must provide appropriate evidence of any medical condition being cited as the reason for non-attendance. In the situation of illness or accident, students must attend a doctor or medical clinic on the day of the examination, unless there are special and documented circumstances. 5. Medical or other evidence presented in respect of a request for a special examination must be submitted on the ANU Medical Form. The student must request the doctor to provide full details. 6. Students should not assume that non-attendance and application with a medical certificate will lead to a special examination. The Colleges will judge the need based on the medical report. 7. A special examination cannot be held until the Colleges approve the request. 8. Misreading, misunderstanding or failing to read an examination timetable will not be considered as grounds for justifying the granting of a special examination, unless the Dean is satisfied that the timetable is in some way at fault. Rule 10 provides for a student to request special consideration where a student considers their academic performance may have been affected by circumstances during preparation for the examination or during the period of taking the examination. For circumstances during preparation for the examination, the student must submit the request with appropriate evidence before the examination is held. If during the examination a candidate is ill or there is a disruption or other condition that affects the examination process, this should be reported to the invigilator. The invigilator will then provide a report, which will be sent to the examining department.
Special examination arrangements A student with temporary or chronic disability and students with a non-English language background may request special examination arrangements.
Academic progress Students are subject to the Academic Progress Rules (2008). The Academic Progress Rules (2008) are available at www.anu.edu.au/cabs/rules.
Leave of absence Undergraduate students of the Colleges of Science are required to seek formal approval for leave of absence from a program. Leave of absence is granted for no more than one year in the first instance; absence of more than two academic years in succession will not normally be approved. Periods of leave of absence are included in the maximum time limit prescribed for the program. Students wishing to return to studies after a period of absence which has not been approved will be required to apply for readmission to the program; on readmission, they will be required to meet the program requirements as specified in the Undergraduate Handbook in that year.
Conditions for completion of degree at another university A student leaving this University before completing an undergraduate program of the College must, in order to qualify for the ANU program
* 36 in the case of a student who was admitted to the program with status of more than 24 units for studies completed at another tertiary institution.
Exchange and cross-institutional studies Students may obtain status for cross-institutional study on an overseas exchange program or at another institution. Permission to enrol in a specified course must be obtained from Science prior to enrolment. Students should consult with a Sub-Dean if they have previously obtained status from another institution because they may be required to complete 36 units of Group C courses at the ANU.
Programs Offered
Prerequisites Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) There are no formal program prerequisites and many first-year science courses assume little specific knowledge. The exceptions are:
Bachelor of Science (Forestry) There are no formal program prerequisites although students are advised to complete an ACT major in mathematics or NSW 2 Unit mathematics and have at least some biology and chemistry.
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) Bachelor of Science (Resource and Environmental Management) Bachelor of Science (Science Communication) There are no formal program prerequisites.
Bachelor of Biotechnology Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Genetics ACT minor (but preferably a major) in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent. A bridging course is available in February prior to the start of Semester through the Research School of Chemistry.
Bachelor of Computational Science (Honours) ACT major/minor in Specialist Mathematics or NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent
Bachelor of Global and Ocean Sciences Bachelor of Global and Ocean Sciences (Honours) ACT minor (but preferably a major) in Chemistry or NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent. A bridging course is available in February prior to the start of Semester through the Research School of Chemistry. Mathematics Method major in ACT or HSC Mathematics or equivalent.
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (Honours) There are no formal program prerequisites, however science, engineering and information technology majors may require prerequisite knowledge as listed previously for CHEM1101, PHYS1101 and mathematics.
Combined programs Please see the appropriate College entry for prerequisites for programs combined with the above.
Quotas There may be quotas on enrolments in some courses and selection is based on academic merit. If a quota applies to a particular course, it is normally indicated in the course description.
Courses from the Australian National Internships Program The Australian National Internships Program offers three Internships courses, which are available to later-year students in a number of programs. Students apply separately to the Program for selection and admission to these courses, but should also enrol in them in the normal way. At the time of application to the Program, students should consult the appropriate College Office to determine precisely how the course will fit within their program requirements. NOTE: Internship courses cannot be taken as part of the Science component of a combined program except with the approval of a Sub-Dean.
Science in Context The roles of science and technology have become highly problematic. While some see these two activities as major causes of the current environmental crisis, others see them as offering the most promising means of overcoming it. This stream seeks to steer a middle course between these two extreme positions by examining science and technology from a number of alternative perspectives in their broader cultural and environmental context. Courses examine the cultural and intellectual origins of science and technology as we know them today, and the mind-sets that these origins have bequeathed to modern scientists and technologists. This investigation raises profound questions about the respective roles of the intellect and feelings, and of fact and value, in understanding the world around us, ourselves and how we relate to the world. The stream seeks to develop the skills involved in searching out, and integrating, information from different disciplines and different kinds of source towards the greater understanding of concrete situations. Students are encouraged to develop and broaden their own specialisations and their own interests and enthusiasms in choosing topics for essays. Courses currently offered concentrate on the "big questions" in science, health and disease transition, and communication of science with the public. Science in Context courses available are:
Discipline Areas:
Other Areas of Study |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Please direct all enquiries to: Student Business Solutions Page authorised by: The Registrar |
| Note: The information published on the Study@ 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study@ 2009 website. |
|
The Australian National University CRICOS Provider Number 00120C - ABN: 522 34063906 |
Advanced Search
Home
Graduate Research & Coursework
