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Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) 

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BMarSc(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

1872

CRICOS Code:

083556K

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Flexible)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / N/A

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

Marine Science is the area of science that deals with the study of the ocean. You will study the biological nature and capacity of oceans, their impact on human society and the conservation and environmental management of marine and coastal regions.

You will learn the skills required for a career in government, industry and environment-related companies. In addition, an Honours degree in Marine Science opens up opportunities in state fisheries, CSIRO, museums, local councils and environmental consultancies.

This program has core subjects in each year plus flexible optional subjects.

In the final year, students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research, together with other required seminars and/or coursework. 

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. Describe and appraise broad knowledge of the principles and concepts of Marine Science.
  2. Demonstrate skills in reviewing, analysing, interpreting and synthesising data, methodologies and other information to independently generate solutions to complex problems.
  3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement in integrating new understanding into one or more discipline areas in Marine Science.
  4. Communicate knowledge, ideas and independent research findings clearly and coherently through a range of mediums.
  5. Demonstrate initiative and judgement to adapt knowledge and skills associated with Marine Science that can be applied in a professional context.
  6. Independently plan and execute a research project in Marine Science.
  7. Appreciate the role, relevance and ethical implications of science in society and demonstrate understanding of the requirements of professional responsibility and ethical conduct. 


Course Structure

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

Progression Requirements

In order to maintain a place in this degree, students must maintain a credit average in 300-level subjects. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Marine Science degree or Bachelor of Science degree.  

Subject Code subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
First Year
Core
Autumn Session
BIOL104 Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment 6 Autumn
BIOL105 Functional Biology of Animals and Plants 6 Autumn
CHEM101 Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry 6 Autumn
Or
CHEM104 Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter 6 Autumn
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104.
Plus ONE Autumn session subject from the following subjects:
EESC101 Planet Earth 6 Autumn
EESC103 Landscape Change and Climatology 6 Autumn
Spring Session
BIOL103 Molecules, Cells and Organisms 6 Spring
CHEM102 Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life 6 Spring
Or
CHEM105 Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures 6 Spring
EESC102 Earth Environments and Resources 6 Spring
Plus ONE Spring session subject from the following subjects:
GEOG122 Human Geography II: Living in a Material World 6 Spring
MATH111 Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 6 Spring
MGMT110 Introduction to Management 6 Autumn, Spring, Summer 2015/2016
SCIE103 Climate Change 6 Spring
STAT252 Statistics For the Natural Sciences 6 Spring
STS 112 The Scientific Revolution 6 Spring
STS 216 Environment in Crisis 6 Spring
Second Year
Core
BIOL240 Biodiversity of Marine and Freshwater Organisms 6 Autumn
BIOL251 Principles of Ecology 6 Autumn
MARE200 Introduction to Oceanography 6 Autumn
MATH151 General Mathematics 1A 6 Autumn
Note: MATH151 must be completed by any student who has not completed NSW HSC Mathematics or equivalent at Band 4 or higher.
EESC204 Introductory Spatial Science 6 Autumn, Spring
EESC216 Sediments and Fuels 6 Spring
STAT252 Statistics For the Natural Sciences 6 Spring
* If not completed in First Year
Options
Select from the following subjects to complete 48 credit points in Second Year
BIOL213 Principles of Biochemistry 6 Autumn
EESC201 Earth's Inferno 6 Autumn
EESC203 Biogeography and Environmental Change 6 Autumn
PHYS233 Introduction to Environmental Physics 6 Autumn
BIOL215 Introductory Genetics 6 Spring
BIOL241 Biodiversity of Terrestrial Organisms 6 Spring
BIOL252 Evolution and Behaviour 6 Spring
CHEM214 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry 6 Spring
GEOG222 Environmental Impact of Societies 6 Spring
STS 216 Environment in Crisis 6 Spring
EESC250 Field Geology 6 Summer 2015/2016
Third Year
Core
BIOL351 Conservation Biology: Marine and Terrestrial Populations 8 Autumn
EESC305 Remote Sensing of the Environment 8 Autumn
BIOL355 Marine and Terrestrial Ecology 8 Spring
EESC302 Coastal Environments: Process and Management 8 Spring
MARE300 Fisheries and Aquaculture 8 Spring
Plus ONE of the following subjects:
BIOL303 Biotechnology: Applied Cell and Molecular Biology 8 Autumn
BIOL332 Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology 8 Autumn
EESC301 Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History 8 Autumn
EESC303 Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology 8 Autumn
EESC304 Geographic Information Science 8 Spring
STAT355 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (with Project) 8 Autumn
EESC306 Resources and Environments 8 Spring
MARE357 Advances in Molluscan Biology 8 Not offered in 2015
MARE393 Advanced Marine Science Project 8 Autumn, Spring, Summer 2015/2016
Or other subjects approved by the Coordinator
Fourth Year
Select either the full-time (48cp) or 48cp of the equivalent part-time subject (2 x 24cp) option below
MARE401 Marine Science Honours 48 Annual, Spring 2015/Autumn 2016
MARE407 Marine Science Honours (Part-Time) 24 Annual, Spring 2015/Autumn 2016

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au
 

 

 

Last reviewed: 22 January, 2015