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This page lists first year science units by broad science disciplines. Click to open each section to learn more about the units, including prerequisites and methods of enrolment.

Astrophysics

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
ASP1010Earth to cosmos: Introductory astronomy1ClaytonOn-campusASP1010 can only be completed prior to ASP2011 and ASP2062Web enrolment system
ASP1022Life and the universe: Astrobiology2ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system

Earth, atmosphere and environment

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
CLI1100Climate change: A wicked problem1ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system
CLI1200Climate change: Impacts and adaptations2ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system
EAE1011The Earth system: From the core to the atmosphere1ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system
EAE1022The Earth system: Changing environments and climates2ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system

Biology

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
BIO1011Blueprints for life1ClaytonBlendedNo prerequisites Students in S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science are prohibited from enrolling in this unit.Web enrolment system
BIO1022Life on earth2ClaytonBlendedNo prerequisites Students in S2007 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science are prohibited from enrolling in this unit.Web enrolment system
BIO1042Life in the environment2ClaytonBlendedNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system
SCI1200Humans, evolution and modern society2ClaytonBlendedNo prerequisites Prohibited with BIO1011 , BIO1022 and BIO1042Web enrolment system

Chemistry

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
CHM1011Chemistry 11ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisites Prohibition: CHM1051Web enrolment system
CHM1022Chemistry 22ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisites Prohibition: CHM1052Web enrolment system
CHM1051Chemistry 1 advanced1ClaytonOn-campusVCE Chemistry units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 37, or an ATAR score of at least 90. This unit is a more advanced version of CHM1011 if you have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during your secondary studies. Prohibition: CHM1011Web enrolment system
CHM1052Chemistry 2 advanced2ClaytonOn-campusVCE Chemistry units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 37, or an ATAR score of at least 90, or completion of CHM1051 , or an HD in CHM1011 . This unit is a more advanced version of CHM1022 if you have demonstrated a strong aptitude for chemistry during your secondary studies. Prohibition: CHM1022Web enrolment system

Computational science

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
FIT1008Fundamentals of algorithms1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusFIT1045 or FIT1053 and FIT1058 or MAT1830 Prohibition: FIT1054 , FIT2085Web enrolment system
FIT1045Introduction to programming1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisites Prohibition: FIT1053Web enrolment system
FIT1053Introduction to programming (Advanced)1ClaytonFlexibleYou must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) (C3001) or have achieved an ATAR score of at least 95. This unit is an advanced version of FIT1045 . Prohibition: FIT1045Online enrolment form
FIT1054Fundamentals of algorithms (Advanced)2ClaytonOn-CampusFIT1045 or FIT1053 and FIT1058 or MAT1830 This unit is an advanced version of FIT1008 . You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) (C3001) or by permission from the Faculty. Prohibition: FIT1008 , FIT2085Online enrolment form

Geographical science

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
ATS1310Extreme earth! The geography of disasters1ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system

Mathematics and statistics

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer science1ClaytonFlexibleVCE Specialist Mathematics or Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 25. Prohibition: FIT1058Web enrolment system
MTH1010Functions and their applications1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusIt is recommended that you have successfully completed either VCE Mathematical Methods units 1/2 or VCE Further Mathematics units 3/4 (or equivalent). If not, you may need to undertake additional private study beyond the normal workload requirements. You are not permitted to enrol in MTH1010 if you have achieved a raw study score of at least 25 in VCE Mathematical Methods units 3/4 (or equivalent). MTH1010 can only be completed prior to MTH1020 and MTH1030 / MTH1035 . Prohibition: ENG1005 , ENG1090, MTH1020 , MTH1030 , MTH1035 .Web enrolment system
MTH1020Analysis of change1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusMTH1010 ; or VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 25 (or equivalent). MTH1020 can only be completed prior to MTH1030 or MTH1035 . Prohibitions: MAT1841 , ENG1090 , ENG1005 , MTH1030 , MTH1035Web enrolment system
MTH1030Techniques for modelling1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusMTH1020 ; or VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 with a raw study score of at least 30 (or equivalent). Prohibitions: MTH1035 , ENG1005Web enrolment system
MTH1035Techniques for modelling (advanced)1ClaytonOn-campusVCE Specialist Mathematics with an ATAR score of at least 95; or a VCE Specialist Mathematics with a raw study score of at least 35 (or equivalent); or an HD in MTH1020 ; or by approval of the unit coordinator. This unit is an alternative to MTH1030 if you have a strong mathematical foundation. MTH1035 will follow the same curriculum as MTH1030 but will cover additional more advanced material. Prohibitions: ENG1005, MTH1030Online enrolment form
MTH2010Multivariable calculus1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusMTH1030 or MTH1035 This unit can be counted as a level one or two unit. Prohibitions: ENG2005 , MTH2015, MTH2019 and incompatible with course versions E3001, E3002, E3003, E3004, E3005, E3006, E3007, E3008, E3009, E3010, E3011, L3002Web enrolment system
MTH2015Multivariable calculus (advanced)2ClaytonOn-campusHD in MTH1030; or a D in MTH1035; or by approval of the unit coordinator. This unit is an alternative to MTH2010 if you have a strong mathematical foundation. MTH2015 will follow the same curriculum as MTH2010 but will cover additional more advanced material. This unit can be counted as a level one or two science unit. Prohibitions: ENG2005 , MTH2010Online enrolment form
MTH2040Mathematical modelling2ClaytonOn-campusENG1005 This unit is only available if you are studying the double degree E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science. This unit can be counted as a level one or two science unit. Prohibition: MTH2032Web enrolment system
SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoning1 and 2ClaytonFlexibleNo prerequisites. Prohibitions: ENG1005 , ETC1000 , FIT1006 , STA1010 , MTH1030 . SCI1020 is an introductory unit and students who have already completed one of these prohibited units cannot subsequently enrol in SCI1020 . Students who have completed MTH1030 or ENG1005 should enrol in STA1010 instead.Web enrolment system
SCI1022Introduction to scientific coding1 and 2ClaytonBlock period (ON-BLK)Must be enrolled in a course offered by the Faculty of Science. Prohibitions: FIT1045 , FIT1053 Students in the following courses are prohibited from enrolling in this unit: C2003 Bachelor of Information Technology and Bachelor of Science E3007 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science S2004 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computer Science S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours).Web enrolment system
STA1010Statistical methods for science1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusMTH1010 , SCI1020 or VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 (or equivalent). Prohibitions: ETC1000 , FIT1006 You cannot subsequently undertake SCI1020 if you have successfully completed STA1010 .Web enrolment system

Physics

Supporting level one mathematics studies are required for progression to level 2 Physics units. See below for recommended mathematics co-requisites for each unit.

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
PHS1001Foundation physics1ClaytonOn-campusNo Year 12 Physics prerequisite Recommended co-requisite: MTH1020 or ENG1090 Prohibitions: PHS1011 , PHS1031 , BMS1031 Note: supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majorsWeb enrolment system
PHS1002Physics for engineering2ClaytonOn-campusPHS1001 or PHS1031 or BMS1031 or VCE Physics with a study score of at least 25 (or equivalent), and ENG1090 or MTH1010 or VCE Mathematical Methods with a study score of at least 25 (or equivalent). Recommended co-requisite: MTH1030 or ENG1005 Prohibitions: PHS1011 , PHS1022 Note: supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majorsWeb enrolment system
PHS1011Classical physics and relativity1ClaytonOn-campusVCE Mathematical Methods with a raw study score of at least 25 and VCE Physics of a raw study score of at least 25; or VCE Specialist Mathematics of a raw study score of at least 40 (or equivalent). If you have a raw study score of 25 or above in VCE Physics but only took Further Mathematics, please contact the unit coordinator to discuss your options. Recommended co-requisite: MTH1020 or ENG1090 ; MTH1030 or MTH1035 or ENG1005. Prohibitions: PHS1001 , PHS1002 , PHS1031 , BMS1031 Note: supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majorsWeb enrolment system
PHS1022Fields and quantum physics2ClaytonOn-campusPHS1011 Recommended co-requisite MTH1030 or MTH1035 or ENG1005 Prohibitions: PHS1002 Note: supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majorsWeb enrolment system
PHS1031Physics for the living world1ClaytonOn-campusNo prerequisites Prohibitions: BMS1031 , PHS1001 , PHS1011 Note: supporting mathematics studies are required for progression towards the Astrophysics and Physics majorsWeb enrolment system

Psychology

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
PSY1011Foundations in psychology1 and summer AClaytonFlexible and OnlineNo prerequisitesWeb enrolment system
PSY1023Introduction to psychological inquiry2ClaytonFlexibleProhibition: PSY1022Web enrolment system

Science core units

Unit codeUnit titleSemesterCampusModePrerequisites/ additional informationHow to enrol
ADS1001Data challenges 11ClaytonOn-campusThis unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science or S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)Web enrolment system
ADS1002Data challenges 22ClaytonOn-campusPre-requisite: ADS1001 This unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S2010 Bachelor of Applied Data Science or S3003 Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)Web enrolment system
SCI1000Science communication to influence change1 and 2ClaytonOn-campusProhibitions: SCI1005 This unit is not available to students who are enrolled in S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced Global Challenges (Honours) or S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced – Research (Honours)Web enrolment system
SCI1005Scientific research and communication1ClaytonOn-campusProhibition: SCI1000 This unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced – Research (Honours)Web enrolment system
SCI1015Research first project2, Summer A, Summer BClaytonOn-campusPre-requisite: Written permission from the unit coordinator Co-requisites: Completion of 24 credit points of level 1 units with a distinction average in all science units completed. This unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S3002 Bachelor of Science Advanced – Research (Honours)Online enrolment form
SCI1501Impact through science 1A1ClaytonOn-campusThis unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced Global Challenges (Honours)Web enrolment system
SCI1502Impact through science 1B2ClaytonOn-campusPre-requisite: SCI1501 This unit is only available to students who are enrolled in S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced Global Challenges (Honours)Web enrolment system

Information correct at the time of publication, December 2024