Bachelor of Marine Science

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, Chemistry and Maths B
 
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.

Students must complete 72 credit points consisting of:

At least 18 credit points from Science Level 1 subjects

At least 15 credit points from Science Level 2 subjects

At least 18 credit points from Science Level 3 subjects

1. Core – Marine Science

Students must complete the following core subjects:

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

MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus 6 credit points of additional Science Level 1 subjects

LEVEL 2

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

PH2006:03 Physical Oceanography

Plus 6 credit points from

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 12 credit points of additional Science Level 2 subjects

LEVEL 3

At lease 6 credit points from two of three science disciplines as listed below

MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography

MB3150:03 Fisheries Science

MB3210:03 Biology of Reef Corals

OR

MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology

MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: Introduction to Biological Modelling

MB3200:03 Marine Conservation

OR

EV3203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife

EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis (June Block Mode)

EA3700:03 Coastal Sedimentary Dynamics (July Block Mode)

OR

EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Palaeobiology

EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments

EV3401:03 Coasts & Catchments: Geomorphology and Management

OR

CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics

MA3109:03 Applied Complex Variable Theory

OR

PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics

PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology

2. Core – Tropical Marine Network Program

Students must complete the following core subjects:

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

MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science

ZL1001:03 The Diversity of Animal Life

Plus 6 credit points of additional Science Level 1 subjects

LEVEL 2

EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

PH2006:03 Physical Oceanography

Plus 6 credit points from

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 from

AQ3320:03 Tropical Aquaculture

EV3100:03 Coastal Management

MB3300:03 Coral Reef Ecosystems

MB3310:03 Tropical Fisheries Biology & Management

LEVEL 3

9 credit points from

MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography

MB3150:03 Fisheries Science

MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology

MB3200:03 Marine Conservation

MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: Introduction to Biological Modelling

Plus 9 credit points from

EA3610:03 Marine Geology and Palaeobiology

EA3700:03 Coastal Sedimentary Dynamics

EV3201:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments

EV3203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife

EV3503:03 GIS for Environmental Analysis

EV3401:03 Coasts and Catchments: Geomorphology and Management

EV3406:03 Coral Reef Geomorphology

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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