Bachelor of Marine Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 50110M |
Version | 8 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Chemistry, Maths B Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | A maximum of 30 credit points may be taken at level 1 |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Learning Outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
BZ1004:03 The Diversity of Animal Life
EV1005:03 Environmental Processes and Global Change
PLUS
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
or
CH1011:03 Chemistry for the Natural Sciences
PLUS
MA1401:03 Statistics and Data Analysis 1
or
MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations
Level 2
BZ2001:03 Quantitative Methods in Biology
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
SC1101:03 Science Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
SC1102:03 Modelling Natural Systems
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 9 credit points of Science level 2 subjects.
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 Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology
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, MBPH level 3 subjects
CS3008:03 Fluid Mechanics
MA3109:03 Applied Complex Variable Theory
PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics (no current availabilities)
PH3006:03 Oceanography and Meteorology
or
Select 6 credit points of any AQ, BZ, CH , EA, EV, MB , MA or PH level 3 subjects
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
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. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Honours is available as a separate graduate entry course. |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the school requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |