Bachelor of Science with the Diploma of Education with a major in Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
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Overview
Become a maths, geography or science high school teacher, or teach in primary schools.
In this degree you'll study education subjects at the same time as you study a science discipline of your choice.
You'll have the opportunity to specialise in primary or secondary education and work in a school in your final year.
Brain, Behaviour and Evolution explores the biology of behaviour, how the brain works and why we behave the way we do. It integrates study of the functions, evolutions and mechanistic bases of behaviour.
You’ll study animal behaviour, behavioural mechanisms, the brain, and the function and evolution of behaviour (including human). Topics include:
- the neurobiology of perception
- learning and memory
- behavioural ecology
- the evolution of human behaviour
- comparative cognition and neuroethology.
Degrees offering Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
Key features
- A chance to conduct independent research in world-class laboratories.
- Take part in hands-on explorations in the study of behaviour.
- The first program in Australia focused on the biological basis of behaviour.
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in the biology of behaviour, how the brain works and why animals (including humans) have come to behave the way they do.
HECS Course fee
AUD $4,520 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 92 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 56 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science units | 42 |
| Completion of a qualifying major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | BBE100 | Introduction to Brain, Behaviour and Evolution | 3 | ||
| Required | either | 6cp from BIOL units at 100 level | |||
| or both | PSY104 | Introduction to Psychology I | |||
| and | PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology II | 6 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BBE200 | Animal Behaviour | 3 | ||
| Required | either | BIOL208 | Animal Structure and Function | ||
| or | PSY236 | Biopsychology and Learning | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BBE304 | C | Contemporary Issues in Brain, Behaviour and Evolution | 3 | |
| Required | 6cp from | BBE303 | Independent Research Project in Brain, Behaviour and Evolution | ||
| BBE305 | Animal Communication | ||||
| BBE306 | Neuroethology | ||||
| BBE307 | Behavioural Ecology | 6 | |||
| Required | 3cp from | BBE305 | Animal Communication | ||
| BBE306 | Neuroethology | ||||
| BBE307 | Behavioural Ecology | ||||
| BIOL316 | Invertebrates: Evolution, Behaviour and Diversity | ||||
| BIOL369 | Vertebrate Evolution | ||||
| PSY354 | Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience | 3 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 27 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Brain, behaviour and evolution
- biological sciences
- neuroscience
- psychological science
- physiology - Applied animal behaviour careers
- animal care
- animal science
- animal training
- animal welfare
- conservation
- pest management
- wildlife management - Health and medical professions
- audiovisual media
- neuropsychology
- science journalism
- print journalism
Employers
• conservation agencies
• national parks
• wildlife organisations
• zoos
Average starting salary
Median starting salary is $45,000 for a biological sciences graduate (source: GradStats 2009).
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