Bachelor of Marine Science
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Year |
2010 |
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Course Code |
50110M |
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Version |
7 |
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Faculty |
Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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QTAC Pre-requisites |
English, Chemistry, Maths B |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
72 credit points as per course structure |
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Additional course rules |
A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
PLUS
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
or
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
Level 2
EV2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
PH2006:03 Descriptive Physical Oceanography
Options
Select 9 credit points of specified level 1 subjects
BZ1003:03 Introduction to Plant Science
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
or
CH1012:03 Molecular Chemistry
EA1110:03 Evolution of the Earth
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
MB1110:03 Introductory Marine Science
PH1001:03 Preparatory Physics
PH1005:03 Advanced Stream Physics
PH1007:03 Fundamental Physics
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of specified level 2 subjects
CH2042:03 Marine Chemistry and Chemical Ecology
EA2110:03 Introduction to Sedimentology
MB2050:03 Functional Biology of Marine Organisms
MB2060:03 Marine Ecology and Environmental Assessment
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of any undergraduate subject. The following are recommended:
AQ2001:03 Introduction to Aquaculture
BZ2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology
BZ2640:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments
CH2101:03 Synthesis and Structure in Chemistry
CH2102:03 Spectroscopy and Spectroscopic Methods
CH2103:03 Analytical Chemistry
EA2404:03 From Icehouse to Greenhouse
EV2401:03 Australian Landscape Processes and Evolution
MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
MA2100:03 Mathematical Methods and Differential Equations
MB2070:03 Evolution and Biogeography of Marine Organisms
MB2080:03 Marine and Terrestrial Invertebrate Biology
PH2019:03 Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Thermodynamics
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of specified EA or EV level 3 subjects
EA3640:03 Advanced Marine Geoscience Technologies and Applications
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
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of specified MB level 3 subjects
MB3050:03 Biological Oceanography
MB3150:03 Fisheries Science
MB3190:03 Coral Reef Ecology
MB3200:03 Marine Conservation Biology
MB3210:03 Life History and Evolution of Reef Corals
MB3260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling
PLUS
Select 6 credit points of specified CS, MA, MB PH level 3 subjects
CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics
MA3109:03 Applied Complex Variable Theory
PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics
PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology
or
Select 6 credit points of any AQ, BZ, CH, EA, EV, MA, MB or PH level 3 subjects
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
10 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
3 years |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Must complete 12 credit points of level 1 science subjects before attempting any level 2 science subjects Must complete 18 credit points of level 1 and 2 science subjects before attempting any level 3 science subjects |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
48 credit points |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
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Other restrictions |
A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
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Exit with lesser award |
Not applicable |
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Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Honours
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Honours availability |
Honours is available as a separate graduate entry course |
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Eligibility |
Candidates must satisfy the school requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
|
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |