Bachelor of Science First Year Requirements - 2008

First year Bachelor of Science students at Clayton and Gippsland campuses must satisfy each of the three requirements:

One of the following mathematics or statistics units: SCI1020, STA1010, MTH1030 or MAT1085
Three level one approved science sequences in different areas of study, or one unit from each of the physical, life or earth science groups of units.
At least 36 points of science units at level one

When making your unit choices you should also plan your choice of major and minor science areas of study

1. You must complete at least one of the following mathematics or statistics units

SCI1020 – Introduction to statistical reasoning (no prerequisites)

STA1010 – Statistical methods for science (Requires VCE Mathematical Methods 3 & 4)

MTH1030 – Techniques for modelling (Requires VCE Specialist Mathematics 3 & 4 or MTH1020)

MTH1085 – Mathematics B (Requires MAT1055)

The unit(s) taken will depend on your mathematics background and interests:

The statistics units SCI1020 and STA1010 are normally recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences. The mathematical methods units MTH1030 (Clayton) and MAT1085 (Gippsland) are recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics.

Students must complete the mathematics/statistics requirement at stage one before enrolling in level-two science units. Note: Your selected major and minor sequences may already cover this requirement

2. An approved combination of level-one units to ensure breadth across science disciplines.

Students can satisfy the breadth requirement in one of two ways:

Option 1. By taking at least three level-one sequences from the list below

Astronomy	ASP1010 and ASP1022
Atmospheric science	ATM1020 and ATM1030
Biological sciences	BIO1011 and BIO1022, or BIO1011 and BIO1042, or BIO1711 and BIO1722
Chemistry	(CHM1011 or CHM1031) and (CHM1022 or CHM1042), or CHM1731 and CHM1742
Computer science	FIT1002 and FIT1015, or FIT1001 and FIT1002
Environmental science	ENV1711 and ENV1722
Geosciences	ESC1011 and ESC1022
Geography	GES1070 and GES1020, or GES1070 and GES1050
Mathematics	MTH1020 and MTH1030, or MTH1030 and MTH2010, or MTH1030 and (one of MTH1112, STA1010 or MTH1122), or MAT1055 and MTH1085
Physics	(PHS1011 or PHS1080 or PHS1031) and PHS1022
Psychology	PSY1011 and PSY1022

Option 2. By taking at least one unit from each of the following three groups:

Physical process	ASP1010, ASP1022, CHM1011, CHM1031, CHM1042, CHM1022, CHM1731, CHM1742, MSC1010, PHS1011, PHS1022, PHS1031, PHS1042, PHS1080, PHS1722
Life process	BIO1011, BIO1022, BIO1042, BIO1711, BIO1722, PSY1011, PSY1022
Earth process	ATM1020, ATM1030, ESC1011, ESC1022, ENV1711, ENV1722, GES1070, GES1020, GES1050

Note: You should complete a second unit in at least one of the three processes to start your chosen science area of study. Areas of study are located in the University handbook.

3. At least 36 points of science units at level one.