This is an Honours Pathway Course, in which academics in the School of Botany and Zoology can offer extension courses to outstanding students. These courses offer students the opportunity to pursue interests not covered in other courses, to acquire specialised training in technique, or to conduct independent research programs. The courses are tailored to the interests, abilities and needs of the students permitted to enrol. Students are encouraged to enquire directly about special topics courses with academics in the school.

Assessment is agreed with individual students, and tailored to an individual’s study program. Often assessment would be based around a literature review and research project report or practical exercises, with weightings agreed with individual students.

Semester and work load by special arrangement

Available by the permission of the Head of School. Generally only available to students in the Distinguished Scholars in Science Program, direct Honours entry students, those enrolled in the Bachelor of Philosophy, or biology students performing at Distinction level in cognate courses.