Alan Meyer Posner Memorial Prize in Soil Science [F2000]

1. The Alan Meyer Posner Memorial Prize in Soil Science consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on $2000 presented to the University in 1986 by Mrs Rose Posner in memory of her late husband, Professor A. M. Posner, a former Professor of Soil Science and Chair of the then Institute of Agriculture at this University.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in one of the courses of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences whose mark in EART3322 How Soils Function or EART3323 Land, Soil and Water Systems is the highest among all those enrolled in either of those units.

Alcoa Prize in Natural Resource Management * [F3671]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Alcoa Prize in Natural Resource Management of $500, provided annually by Alcoa of Australia Ltd, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the graduating student with the highest weighted average as determined by the honours calculations for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Natural Resource Management).

Aubrey Nicholls Honours Prize in Zoology [F1881]

Mrs M. Nicholls having donated the sum of $2000 for the purpose of establishing a fund to provide a prize in memory of her late husband, Dr A. G. Nicholls, the Aubrey Nicholls Honours Prize in Zoology is established and is awarded in accordance with the following regulations.

1. The prize consists of the annual income on the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who, among those completing honours in Zoology, achieves the highest overall mark.

Caroline Stewart Young Memorial Prize in Agriculture * [F24147]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Caroline Stewart Young Memorial Prize in Agriculture consisting of the annual income after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy, on the Caroline Stewart Young Memorial Fund established by family, friends and colleagues of the late Caroline Stewart Young, who died on 2 May 2006, to commemorate her passion for farming and her love and devotion to family and community.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who has completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (70100) with one of the following programmes: Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Genetics and Breeding or Horticulture, who, in the opinion of the Faculty’s heads of school in consultation, has shown through their research project the most enthusiasm and promise in Agriculture.
 

C. F. H. and E. A. Jenkins Prizes * [F22406]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. Mrs E. A. Jenkins has made a bequest under the terms of her will to establish a fund to provide two C. F. H. and E. A. Jenkins Prizes from the annual income on the fund after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy.

2. The prizes are awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to students enrolled in a Bachelor of Science course with an environmental focus in one of the following programmes: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or Climate Studies—

(a) one prize to a student who has completed units to the value of 96 to 120 points including at least four Level 2 science units, with the highest weighted average in four Level 2 science units completed in one calendar year;

and

(b) one prize to a student who has completed units to the value of 144 to 192 points including at least four Level 3 science units with the highest weighted average in four Level 3 science units completed in one calendar year.

Convocation, UWA Graduates Association Prizes for Achievement (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences) [F2151]

1. Ten Convocation, UWA Graduates Association Prizes for Achievement (Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences), each consisting of a book voucher to the value of $100 and a certificate are awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

2. One prize is awarded for each of the following units to the student enrolled in a course leading to the Bachelor of Science degree who has the highest mark in that unit: 

(i) ENVT2250 Introduction to Ecology;

(ii) EART2222 Earth Surface Processes and Soils;

(iii) ECON1120/ECON2201 Environmental Economics;

(iv) EART2201 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems;

(v) ANIM2204 Vertebrate Zoology;

(vi) BIOL3303 Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology;

(vii) ANIM3302 Genetics and Evolution;

(viii) ECON3311 Environmental and Resource Economics;

(ix) EART3304 Environmental Planning, Management and Sustainability;

(x) EART3344 Basin Analysis.

David Evans Memorial Prize in Agriculture * [F2051]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The David Evans Memorial Prize in Agriculture consists of the annual income on $400 presented in 1947 by the relatives of the late David Evans, who was killed in action while serving in the Royal Australian Air Force during the 1939–45 War, to commemorate his deep interest in conservation of the land.

2. The prize is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, submits the best essay as part of the requirements for ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing.

David Groves Prize for Postgraduate Research in Geology [F1930]

1. The David Groves Prize for Postgraduate Research in Geology is provided by the School of Earth and Environment in acknowledgement of the great contribution of Professor David Groves in supervising and encouraging postgraduate research in geology and geophysics.

2. The prize of $500 is awarded annually to the student who, among those enrolled in a research higher degree in geology for at least part of the year for which the award is made, is considered by the Head of the School of Earth and Environment, in consultation with the relevant academic staff, to have made, over the duration of the course, the most outstanding professional contribution to geology in the form of publication, research, organisation of scientific activities such as lectures or seminars, or related activities.

Edward De Courcy Clarke Prize in Geology [F1906]

1. Graduates in geology during the period when the late Edward de Courcy Clarke was Head of the then Department of Geology in The University of Western Australia and his colleagues in geology having contributed £750, and his sons having supplemented this with a further £105, the total original sum of £855 forms the endowment for the Edward de Courcy Clarke Prize in Geology.

2. The prize is of the value of the annual income from the endowment and consists of a suitably inscribed geologist's compass and any other items of field equipment or instruments that can be purchased from the moneys available after purchase of the geologist's compass.

3.(1) The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, of those completing the requirements for the pass degree of any Bachelor of Science, has shown outstanding ability in geology throughout the course and is most likely to become the most proficient geologist.

(2) In assessing the candidates, particular attention is paid to proficiency in field work and aptitude for geology in general.

Edward Sydney Simpson Prize in Geology [F1919]

1. The Edward Sydney Simpson Prize in Geology consists of suitably inscribed books or instruments to the value of the annual income on £150 presented by the relatives of the late Doctor Edward Sydney Simpson, first Bachelor and first Doctor of Science at the University and for 42 years mineralogist and chemist to the Government of Western Australia.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, among those completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a Geology major has shown most proficiency in the subjects of mineralogy, petrology and economic geology throughout the course.

Ernest Hodgkin Memorial Prize in Marine Science [F976]

1. The Ernest Hodgkin Memorial Prize in Marine Science consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of money donated by colleagues and friends of Dr Ernest Hodgkin in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the University and, in particular, to the then Department of Zoology.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Animal Biology, to the student who, among those completing an honours or postgraduate diploma programme primarily based in the School of Animal Biology, completes the best research project in the fields of marine and/or estuarine biology.

Eva Sobotka Prize in Agriculture [F1497]

The Eva Sobotka Prize in Agriculture of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, from a capital sum donated to the University through the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science (Western Australian Branch) by Dr Paul Sobotka in memory of his wife, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who achieves the highest weighted average mark in the four units SCIE4501, SCIE4502, SCIE4503 and SCIE4504 (FNAS Research Project Parts 1 to 4 inclusive) in the course for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science), or Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), or Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), or Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Breeding), or Bachelor of Science (Horticulture).

G. E. Nicholls Prize in Zoology [F1912]

1. The G. E. Nicholls Prize in Zoology consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a capital sum of $1000 donated to the University by Dr A. G. Nicholls in memory of his father who was the Professor of Biology in the University from 1921 to 1947.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student with the highest aggregate mark for ANIM2203 Invertebrate Zoology and ANIM2204 Vertebrate Zoology together with either ANIM2205 Invertebrate Studies or ANIM2206 Vertebrate Adaptation, taken in the calendar year in which the prize is awarded.

Harry Waring Memorial Prize in Zoology [F1883]

1. The Harry Waring Memorial Prize in Zoology is the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a capital sum of $2500 donated by Dr E. P. Hodgkin to commemorate Professor Harry Waring's contribution to zoology in the University.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Animal Biology, to the most outstanding student completing a Zoology major having enrolled in ANIM3301 Animal Ecology, ANIM3302 Genetics and Evolution, ANIM3303 Zoophysiology and ANIM3304 Behavioural Ecology.

Henry Seeligson (Senior) Prize in Agriculture * [F2284]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Henry Seeligson (Senior) Prize in Agriculture consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on an original sum of £1000 presented by Mr P. Seeligson in 1923.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science), Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Breeding) or Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) with the highest weighted average calculated from any three of the following units completed in the course of a single calendar year: EART2222 Earth Surface Processes and Soils; ANIM2210 Animal Science; PLNT2201 Plant Physiology: Plants in Action; COMM2210 Science and Its Communication—Peer-to-Peer; ECON 1120/2201 Environmental Economics; and GENE2240 Introduction to Genetics.

Hesperian Press Award [F1875]

The Hesperian Press Award of books is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student undertaking a postgraduate course in geology or geophysics who has a strong record of achievement and is considered to be most worthy of the award.

H. J. and J. Ward Medal in Geology [F1884]

1. The H. J. and J. Ward Medal in Geology is a gold medal provided annually from a sum of $10,500 donated to the University by Mr H. J. Ward, a consultant geologist and a graduate of this University.

2. The object of awarding the medal is to encourage the interest of students in the applications of geology to the exploration and development of energy and mineral resources.

3. The medal is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, among those completing the requirements for the pass degree of Bachelor of Science with a Geology major, has shown the most ability and promise in economic geology, as determined from their proficiency in the practical application of geology and/or geophysics to the study of mineral deposits and fossil fuels, as demonstrated in relevant units offered in geology and geophysics.

Homestake Honours Studentships * [F4884]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this scholarship is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Homestake Honours Studentships provided annually by Homestake Gold of Australia Ltd is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

1. A studentship may be held concurrently with another external or University award provided that the conditions of the concurrent award so permit.

2. Up to two studentships of $1000 each are awarded annually.

3. The object of the studentships is to encourage students to undertake an honours programme in economic geology.

4.(1) The studentships are awarded by the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Board of Examiners on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment, in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the students who—

(a) will be entering their honours year in either the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Geology;

(b) will be undertaking an honours research project directly relevant to mineral exploration or mining;

(c) whilst completing a major in Geology, have shown the most promise in the application of geology to mineral exploration and exploitation, with good field mapping skills.

(2) The Board of Examiners must not apply any means test in the award of a studentship.

5. A studentship is paid at intervals to be determined by the Faculty throughout the enrolment, the continuation from semester to semester being subject to the recipient making satisfactory progress in the previous semester.

6. An award is conditional on enrolment in an honours programme in economic geology in the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Geology.

Hugh Doyle Prize in Geophysics [F1869]

1. The Hugh Doyle Prize in Geophysics consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of money donated to the then Department of Geology and Geophysics and is awarded in recognition of Hugh Doyle's contribution to that department.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, among those completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology, has shown the greatest aptitude for geophysics.

Joseph Gentilli Prize in Geography [F1629]

1. The Joseph Gentilli Prize in Geography was founded in 1978 by donations from former students, friends and colleagues of Dr Gentilli in recognition of his considerable contributions both to geography and to the then Department of Geography, and to commemorate his retirement in December 1977.

2. The prize of the annual income from a fund established by an original sum of $2285, after providing for 30 per cent of the annual income to be capitalised, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment to the student with the highest aggregate mark in Level 2 geography units to the value of 18 points taken in the calendar year in which the prize is awarded.

J. W. Paterson Prize in Agriculture [F2044]

1. The J. W. Paterson Prize in Agriculture consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on $3000 presented in 1984 by Mr D. P. Paterson in memory of his father, the late Professor John W. Paterson who was the Foundation Hackett Professor of Agriculture at this University.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student completing the degree of Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science), Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Breeding) or Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) who has obtained the highest mark in SCIE3305 Industry Experience Part 1/SCIE3306 Industry Experience Part 2.

Lady James Prizes in Science [F1370, F1652, F1653, F1909]

1. The Lady James Prizes in Science are provided out of an endowment of £100 presented in 1912 by the late Lady James, to which £1000 was added under the will of the late Sir Walter James.

2. The Lady James Prize in Chemistry of the annual income from $400 is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Biomedical and Chemical Sciences following consultation with the academic staff in Chemistry, is the best student in CHEM1101 Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and CHEM1102 Organic Chemistry taken for the first time and within the first 48 points completed towards the course for the degree of the Bachelor of Science course.

3. The Lady James Prize in Physics of the annual income from $400 is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Head of the School of Physics, is the best student in a Level 1 physics unit.

4.(1) The Lady James Prize in Physical Science of the annual income from $800 is awarded to the student who, among those eligible under (2), is, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Life and Physical Sciences, the best student completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

(2) Students majoring in Applied Mathematics, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geomechanics, Geology, Information Technology, Materials Chemistry, Mathematical Geophysics, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematical Statistics, Physics or Pure Mathematics are eligible for the prize.

5.(1) The Lady James Prize in Natural Science of the annual income from $600 is awarded to the student who, among those eligible under (2), is, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Life and Physical Sciences, the best student completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

(2) Students majoring in Anatomy and Human Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Botany, Cell Physiology, Coastal and Marine Geoscience, Coastal Management, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Microbiology, Geography, Genetics, Human Movement, Land and Water Management, Linguistics, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Psychology, Soil Science or Zoology are eligible for the prize.

6. The Lady James Prize in Physical Science and the Lady James Prize in Natural Science must not be awarded to the same student.

7. Funds that become available from accumulated interest or when any prize is not awarded are, when the amount available reaches $100, divided into two equal parts and added to the capital sums for the prizes in Physical Science and Natural Science.

Laurence C. Snook Memorial Prize in Agriculture, Environment and Society * [F2052]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Mrs Lorraine Emden-Snook having agreed to provide a sum of $5000 to fund a prize in memory of her late husband, Dr Laurence Cecil Snook, a graduate of the University with a degree from the former Faculty of Agriculture, the prize is established and is administered in accordance with the following conditions.

1.(1) The prize, called the Laurence C. Snook Memorial Prize in Agriculture, Environment and Society consists of books to the value of $250 chosen by the recipient in consultation with the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

(2) The value of the books is the interest on the capital sum after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

(3) Each book includes a plate indicating the name of the prize, the name of the recipient, and the date of award, as well as an acknowledgment of the donor, Mrs Emden-Snook.

2. The prize is awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who, among those enrolled in a course in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has the highest mark in SCIE1110 Agriculture, Environment and Society.

Lex Parker Prize in Terrestrial Ecosystems * [F2121]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Lex Parker Prize in Terrestrial Ecosystems consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on $7000 donated by the then Soil Biology Group, Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, in the former Faculty of Agriculture.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student with the highest mark in EART1110 Earth and Environment Terrestrial Ecosystems.

Mary Simpson Prizes in Soil Biology [F1498]

1. The Mary Simpson Prizes in Soil Biology are provided from the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of $5000 donated to the University by Mrs Mary McLean.

2. The prizes are awarded annually by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences; one to the female student who, among the female students enrolled in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, achieves the highest mark in EART2240 Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition, and one to the male student who, among the male students enrolled in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, achieves the highest mark in EART2240 Soil Biology and Plant Nutrition.

Maurice Buchan Johnson Prize in Botany [F1910]

The late Mrs E. R. L. Johnson having bequeathed the sum of $400 for the purpose of providing a prize in memory of her husband, the late Dr Maurice Buchan Johnson, who commenced practice in medicine in Western Australia in Albany on 1 December 1920, practising later in Perth as a radiologist, the Maurice Buchan Johnson Prize in Botany is established and is awarded in accordance with the following regulations.

1. The prize consists of the interest on the fund after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Plant Biology in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, among those who have completed the Level 2 cryptogamic botany component of the Botany major, has shown a special aptitude for project work in cryptogamic botany, having obtained the highest marks in the examinations in the project in cryptogamic botany.

Nick Rock Memorial Prize * [F2281]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Nick Rock Memorial Prize of $500, provided annually by the School of Earth and Environment from the interest on a capital sum, to commemorate Dr Nick Rock, lecturer of the former Department of Geology and Geophysics, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who, among those completing the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in geophysics, is judged to have completed the most outstanding piece of research in the fields of numerical geology or computer modelling in geoscience.

2. If, in any year, no candidate is considered worthy of the prize, it is not awarded in that year and the money available for it is added to the capital sum.

Oceanica Consulting Marine Science Prize * [F25235]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Oceanica Consulting Marine Science Prize of $500 is provided annually by Oceanica Consulting Pty Ltd to acknowledge academic achievement and encourage an interest in research in ocean geomorphology.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student with the highest average mark completing the degree of Bachelor of Science with a weighted average over 65 per cent in either the Marine Biology or the Marine and Coastal Management major.

Peter Harris Prize * [F2282]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Peter Harris Prize of $250, provided annually by the School of Earth and Environment in honour of Professor Peter Harris, former Head of the then Department of Geology and Geophysics and Dean of the then Faculty of Science, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who gains the highest aggregate mark in Level 2 geology units to the value of 18 points taken in the calendar year in which the prize is awarded.

Rex T. Prider Medal [F1913]

1. The Rex T. Prider Medal is provided from the sum of $4100 presented by colleagues and students of Professor R. T. Prider during the period from 1934 until 1975 when he was a member of the academic staff of the then Department of Geology.

2.(1) The medal is awarded each year to the student who, of those who are completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours in that year and whose research work has been supervised substantially within geology and geophysics has, in the opinion of the selection committee, shown the greatest aptitude for research.

(2) The selection committee consists of the Head of the School of Earth and Environment as chair and the academic staff involved in the teaching of geology and geophysics.

R. J. Moir Prize [F1342]

1. The R J. Moir Prize consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum donated by the colleagues and students of Professor Reginald John Moir to recognise his contribution to the science of agriculture and in particular to animal nutrition and physiology.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who obtains the highest mark in ANIM3305 Animal Nutrition.

Royal Society of Western Australia Medal * [F2122]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions. 

1.(1) The Royal Society of Western Australia Medal, consisting of a medal, provided annually by the Royal Society of Western Australia, is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, is the best among those completing a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

(2) Students completing a three-year degree, an honours year or a four year degree are eligible for consideration.

2.(1) The Royal Society of WA Medal Selection Committee comprises:

(a) the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences or nominee; and

(b) the Heads of School in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, or their nominees.

(2) The committee meets annually in December to consider nominations.

3. Nominations are submitted to the Selection Committee by the Senior Faculty Administrative Office.

4. The recipient is entitled to free membership of the Royal Society of Western Australia for one year.

Science Union Prize in Biology [F1915]

The Science Union Prize in Biology, of the annual income from an original sum of £100 presented by the University Science Union in 1953, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science who has gained the highest aggregate mark for BIOL1130 Core Concepts in Biology and BIOL1131 Plant and Animal Biology, taken for the first time and in the same calendar year.

Science Union Prize in Geography [F1916]

The Science Union Prize in Geography, of the annual income from an original sum of £100 presented by the University Science Union in 1953, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science who has gained the highest mark for EART1108 Earth System Science: Geographical Perspectives taken for the first time.

Science Union Prize in Geology [F1917]

The Science Union Prize in Geology, of the annual income from an original sum of £100 presented by the University Science Union in 1953, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science who has gained the highest mark for EART1104 Earth and Environment: Geological Perspectives taken for the first time.

Walter Harper Prize [F1948]

1. The Walter Harper Prize consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on $3668.43 provided by CSBP & Farmers.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Chair of the Student–Staff Consultative Committee, to the student who, among those enrolled in any of the bachelor's degrees in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, has made the greatest contribution to the success of formal and informal activities of the Faculty during their course to date.

3. Nominations may be made by students or staff of the Faculty and must reach the Senior Faculty Administrative Officer by the last day of instruction in the second semester.

WA Naturalists Serventy Memorial Prize in Natural History [F3791]

The WA Naturalists Serventy Memorial Prize, consisting of a $250 WA Museum Bookshop voucher and a one-year's membership of the WA Naturalists' Club, is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Animal Biology, to the student who, among those taking both ANIM2203 Invertebrate Zoology and ANIM2204 Vertebrate Zoology in a single calendar year, shows the most interest in and enthusiasm for natural history as assessed from a student portfolio of activities and interests and by interview with the Head of School of Animal Biology or nominee.

W. E. Blackall Prize in Botany [F1905]

1. The W. E. Blackall Prize in Botany consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of money ($4572 in 1990) presented in memory of the late Dr W. E. Blackall by his wife, the late Mrs E. G. Blackall, and his son and daughter, Mr J. W. Blackall and Mrs J. Hale.

2. Only students completing the Botany major in the year in which the award is made are eligible to be considered for the prize.

3. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Plant Biology in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who has shown the greatest ability and promise in botany.

4. The winner's name is inscribed on an honour board provided by the Blackall family, the cost of the inscription being met by the annual income from the original donation.

Westernex Prize in Field Geology * [F1868]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Westernex Prize in Field Geology consisting of a 'Freiberg' geologist's compass is provided annually by Westernex Pty Ltd for the purpose of encouraging students to continue with study in field geology.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student who gains the highest mark in EART2232 Field Geology.

W. H. Vincent Prize in Agriculture * [F2120]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The W. H. Vincent Prize in Agriculture consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on an original sum of £1100, presented by Mr W. H. Vincent in 1923.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences to the student enrolled in the course for the degree of Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Science), Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), Bachelor of Science (Animal Science), Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Breeding) or Bachelor of Science (Horticulture) with the highest weighted average mark calculated from any three of the following units completed in a single calendar year: COMM3303 Science Communication for Change in Industry and Community; STAT3301 Biometrics 2; SCIE3366 Project and Risk Management; ANIM3306 Animal Production; ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing; PLNT3301 Plant Physiological Ecology; SCIE3303 Organic Agriculture and Horticulture; SCIE3351 Integrated Pest Management: Tactics and Strategies.

Wildflower Society of Western Australia Student Prize * [F8166]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Wildflower Society of Western Australia Student Prize, consisting of botanical books to the value of $300 and one year's membership of the Wildflower Society, is provided by the Perth Branch of the Wildflower Society of Western Australia (Inc) to encourage research into Australian Native Plants.

2. The prize is awarded by the Dean of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Plant Biology in consultation with the relevant teaching staff, to the student who gains the highest mark for an honours project in the Bachelor of Science (5011H) course or for a final year project in any of the Bachelor of Science four-year degree programmes in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences which specifically concerns the biology, ecology or horticulture of Australian native plants.