Bachelor of Marine Science

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS
 

• Introduction to Biodiversity
• Chemistry: A Central Science
• Evolution of the Earth
• Mathematical Foundations
• Introductory Marine Science
• Modelling Natural Systems
• Biological Oceanography
• Coral Reef Geomorphology
• Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
• Coastal, Estuarine and Mangrove Ecosystems
• Sensors and Sensing for Scientists
• Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology

Course pre-requisites

• Assumed Knowledge: English (Units 3/4,C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C); Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent
• Recommended: at least one of Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Marine Science, Specialist Maths or Physics (Units 3/4,C); or equivalent

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