Bachelor of Marine Science (Tropical Marine Network)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Campus:
 Townsville, (students may commence first year in Cairns, but must transfer to Townsville to complete second and third year)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B, Chemistry, high performance in Year 1 of Bachelor of Marine Science
 
QTAC code:
 316251 Townsville; 326251 Cairns
 
Course code:
 50110M
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

The Tropical Marine Network program is more prescibed and involves inter-institutional teaching with staff from the Universities of Sydney and Queeensland. Students can apply for entry at the end of their first year. There will be a quota of 25 students each year.

Level 1

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth

EV1001:03 Introduction to Environmental Science

MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1

MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

PLUS

6 credit points. The following are recommended:

BT1001:03 Introduction to Plant Science

BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

EA1002:03 Environmental Earth Science

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics

PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics

PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics

Level 2

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

PH2006:03 Descriptive Physical Oceanography

PLUS

6 credit points selected from the following:

CH2042:03 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology

EA2800:03 Marine Sedimentary Environments

MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms

MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment

PLUS

3 credit points selected from the following:

AQ3320:03 Tropical Aquaculture (odd years)**

EV3100:03 Coastal Management**

MB3300:03 Coral Reef Ecosystems**

MB3310:03 Tropical Fisheries Biology and Management (even years)**

** Approval is needed to enrol in these subjects.

PLUS

9 credit points of subjects selected from the following:

BS2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology

BT2240:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments

EA2110:03 Sedimentary Geology: Understanding Changes on Earth's Surface

EV2401:03 Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution

MB2070:03 Evolution and Biogeography of Marine Organisms

MB2080:03 Marine Invertebrate Biology

Other science subjects may be taken based on the advice of the marine science coordinator.

Level 3

3 credit points selected from the following:

AQ3320:03 Tropical Aquaculture (odd years) **

EV3100:03 Coastal Management **

MB3300:03 Coral Reef Ecosystems **

MB3310:03 Tropical Fisheries Biology and Management (even years) **

** Approval is needed to enrol in these subjects.

PLUS

9 credit points selected from the following:

MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography

MB3150:03 Fisheries Science

MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology

MB3200:03 Marine Conservation Biology

MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling

PLUS

9 credit points selected from the following:

EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Paleobiology

EA3700:03 Coastal Sedimentary Dynamics (Field Course)

EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments

EV3203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Birds, Reptiles

EV3401:03 Coasts and Catchments: Geomorphology and Management

EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis

PLUS

3 credit points of subjects. Any AQ, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB, PH subjects.

Other science subjects may be taken based on the advice of the marine science coordinator.

Honours

An Honours program is available for those students who demonstrate high academic performance. Honours consists of an extra year of study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. JCU's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology also offers a wide range of postgraduate study opportunities and has an active research program.

Career Opportunities

The program equips students with the management skills for a career in a range of business settings. By selecting appropriate elective courses and majors, students can direct their studies towards individual career pathways. Please browse our discipline areas for more detailed career pathways.

Professional Recognition

Students receive complimentary membership of the Institute of Marine Engineers, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Graduates can also apply to join a variety of professional organisations including the Australian Marine Science Association, the Australian Coral Reef Society and numerous other specialist associations.

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