of evolutionary concepts that will help you
understand why these issues (and others)
occur and if, or how, we can solve them.
Marine Geology and
Palaeoceanography
ERTH3110
Marine Geoscience is globally relevant to
some of the biggest questions of the day
– such as understanding the distribution of
marine resources and marine geohazards
(such as tsunamis) – and is vital for
reconstructing past environmental conditions
to inform future climate predictions. Through
lectures, practicals and a part-day field trip
you will gain an understanding of the basic
tools of marine geoscience: how the interplay
between plate tectonics and climate controls
the shape of marine basins, the production
and distribution of marine sediments, global
sea levels and patterns of ocean circulation.
Electromagnetism and Modern
Physics
PHYS1002
This course provides an introduction to 20th
and 21st century physics, and its place as
the basis of much of modern technology. You
will learn about electromagnetism and optics
from which photonic and radio frequency/
microwave communications were developed;
relativity required for GPS navigation; and
quantum physics critical for lasers and
semiconductors, and thence computers and
many other technologies.
Financial Mathematics
MATH3090
This course provides an introduction to
financial mathematics and its applications.
You will learn about mathematical models of
annuities, equity and fixed-income products,
futures and forward contracts, the term
structure of interest rates, and investment
returns. Qualifications in Financial Mathematics
will equip you to provide expert support to a
wide range of industries including banking,
insurance, and investment companies.
Research Skills and Projects
By undertaking a research project you will
have a unique opportunity to develop core
research skills relevant to a wide spectrum
of scientific research, including written and
oral communication, skills in making scientific
observations, and recording and analysing
data. Courses are available in most scientific
disciplines. To find available research courses
search for “SCIE3” at
SCIENCEAND
MATHEMATICS
UQ CODE COURSE NAME
ANAT1020 Systematic Anatomy
BIOL1100
Evolutionary Perspectives on Modern
Society
BIOL2006
Biostatistics and Experimental
Design
BIOL3004 Genomics and Bioinformatics
BIOL3006 Molecular Cell Biology
BIOL3211 Marine Invertebrates
BIOL3228
Advances in Marine Biology and
Biotechnology
BIOM2011 Integrative Cell and Tissue Biology
BIOM2012 Systems Physiology
CHEM2052 Chemical Biology
CHEM2054 Experimental Chemistry
CHEM3010 Inorganic Chemistry
DEVB3001 Developmental Neurobiology
ERTH2002 Paleobiology
ERTH2050 Field Geology
ERTH3003 Geomicrobiology
MATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis
MATH3202
Operations Research and
Mathematical Planning
PHYS2041 Quantum Physics
PHYS2062
Space Science and Stellar
Astrophysics
STAT1201 Analysis of Scientific Data
STAT2003 Probability and Statistics
NOTES
– Course information is correct as at April 2014 and may change in 2015. Please refer to
for current information.
– While all listed courses are available to Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students, some will require faculty/school approval as relevant previous study may be required.
FEATUREDCOURSES
Planet Earth: The Big Picture
ERTH1000
This introductory course is for students
intending to specialise in geology,
environmental sciences, environmental
management, or marine sciences.
Through lectures, a practical laboratory
class and a part-day field trip you will gain
an understanding of the structure and
character of the Earth’s core, mantle, and
crust, geological materials, plate tectonics,
geological hazards, Earth resources,
geological time, the fossil record, and human
impacts on the environment. The course
includes a one-day field trip, for which an
additional fee may be payable.
CSI UQ: Introduction to Forensic
Science
SCIE2020
Get an insight into the work of a forensic
scientist and learn the most commonly-used
analytical techniques in police, customs
and insurance investigations. Each forensic
investigation is a puzzle where the first steps
involve the identification and quantification of
a wide variety of substances. You will learn
methods for the analysis of chemical and
biological evidence such as DNA, blood,
paint, dust, gunshot residues and documents
and investigate their use in the examination
and interrogation of the evidence of crime.
This course assumes that you have a basic
knowledge of chemistry.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BIOC2000
This course will provide you with key principles
of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Topics include protein structure and function,
biochemistry of DNA processes such as
replication, transcription and translation, basic
bioinformatics, properties of enzymes, and key
metabolic pathways and their regulation. This
course is of importance across the biological
and biomedical sciences.
Evolutionary Perspectives on
Modern Society
BIOL1100
Evolution has shaped our environment, our
bodies, and our behaviours to make us
precisely what we are today. The battle of
the sexes, the obesity epidemic, violence,
deception, antibiotic resistance, the issues we
see in the news every day, all make sense in
light of our evolutionary history. In this course,
you will be provided with the foundations
STEPHANIE
SCODRAS (CANADA)
Incoming Exchange student
“Of all the great courses I’m taking
at UQ,
ENVM3103 Regulatory
Frameworks in Environmental
Management
is my favourite. Instead
of simply learning about the laws
regulating environmental management
issues in Brisbane and Queensland,
this class offers first-hand experience
in dealing with a local case study. I
highly recommend this class for any
student interested in environmental
law and who would like to interact with
Australian students.”
OTHERCOURSES
The table below lists other popular courses
in this area available to Study Abroad and
Incoming Exchange students. A full list of
courses can be found on UQ’s Courses and
Programs website at
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UQ Guide 2015
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
