Major in Coastal Marine Science (MJ0192)

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Major in Coastal Marine Science

Faculty	Discipline	Credit points
Faculty of Science and Technology	Academic Program Area - Science	18

Introduction

This major develops an integrated understanding of the fundamental concepts and methods of marine science, including those relevant to marine ecology, marine chemistry and coastal zone processes. It provides students with a sound knowledge of marine ecological processes and skills coastal zone resource assessment and land management.

The major is available to students across the University, including in the areas of Sustainability and Education. It also provides a foundation for students who may wish to extend their marine science knowledge through cross-institutional enrolment at other institutions.

Prerequisite and/or Corequisite: None

Assumed knowledge

None

Additional information

None.

Referenced courses

Bachelor of Environmental Science (791AA.3)

Requirements

Concepts in Biology (483) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Chemistry 1a (1516) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Ecochemistry (6915) | 3 credit points — Level 2

Coastal Planning (8747) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Plants and Animals (623) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Australian Waterways (6912) | 3 credit points — Level 3 *

Principles of Ecology (6920) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Environmental and Planning Law (7907) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Earth System Science (8101) | 3 credit points — Level 1 *

Marine Ecological Systems (8505) | 3 credit points — Level 2 *

Note: - Must note the following

10226 Freshwater Biology replaces 6912 Australian Waterways from 2017. Students who have previously completed 6912 may still count it towards course completion.

Please Note: Units marked with an * are no longer active, however students who have completed these units may still count them towards completion of this major or minor.

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Major in Coastal Marine Science (MJ0192.1)