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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
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Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
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On-campus - Duration:
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Education - Code:
Y68 - CRICOS:
074171B - Indicative ATAR (TER):
65
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Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Major In Biological Science Education
The biological science units in this major will focus on teaching processes and content that equips graduates to teach general science in lower secondary school and to take a specialist teaching role in biological science courses in upper secondary school (years 11 and 12).
Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching and assessment strategies will be developed within a range of science content areas.
Units in this major address key biological science understandings and provide the extended content knowledge needed to address the demands and opportunities of the secondary school biological science curriculum.
Related careers
Secondary Biological Science Teacher
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The biological science units in this program will focus on pedagogy and content that equips graduates to teach general science in lower secondary school and to take a specialist teaching role in biological science courses in upper secondary school (Years 11 and 12). Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies will be developed within a range of science content areas. Units in this program address key biological science understandings and provide the extended content knowledge needed to address the demands and opportunities of the secondary school biological science curriculum.
Special Admission Requirements
A satisfactory performance in a course from the Science Learning Area at WACE stages 3A/3B, or equivalent is required.
Students must complete 10 Major Content Study units and 2 Curriculum Major units.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Content Study units | |||
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 | |
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 | |
| SCI1183 | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 | |
| SCP1134 | Foundations of Physics | 15 | |
| SCB2322 | Genetics and Evolution | 15 | |
| SCH1134 | Human Structure and Function | 15 | |
| SCH3434 | Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing | 15 | |
| SCB2222 | Cellular and Molecular Biology | 15 | |
| SCH2235 | Applied Microbiology | 15 | |
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 | |
| Curriculum Major Units | |||
| SCE2101 | Secondary Science Education | 15 | |
| SCE2102 | Secondary Science Education 2 | 15 | |
NOTE: Students should strictly adhere to the Course Plan for Biological Science Education to ensure that they complete their units in the correct semester of study.
This major can also be studied in the following courses: