Marine and Freshwater Science Major
Code MAAAKY
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About this Major
Take your marine and freshwater science knowledge to new depths and learn the skills to make a real difference, from biodiversity to biological and physical processes to the management and understanding of water-based ecosystems.
You can apply this degree in the management of marine parks and inland aquatic areas, environmental impact assessment and conservation of marine and freshwater fauna and flora.
Code MAAAKY
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI1187 | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCI1185 | Ecology | 15 |
| SCI1183 | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 |
| SCI2116 | Diversity of Life | 15 |
| SCM2110 | Marine and Freshwater Processes | 15 |
| SCI2130 | Field Approaches in Marine Biology | 15 |
| SCI1192 | Physical Environments | 15 |
| SCI3113 | Freshwater Ecosystems | 15 |
| SCB3201 | Studies in Ecology | 15 |
| SCI2111 | Marine and Fisheries Biology | 15 |
| SCI3210 | Marine and Coastal Ecosystems | 15 |
Note: Students with ATAR Chemistry (or equivalent) should enroll in SCC1111 General Chemistry or SCC1250 Inorganic Chemistry in place of SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical marine and/or freshwater science situations.
- Analyse experimental and field data using approaches in marine and freshwater science.
- Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to marine and freshwater science problems.
- Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital literacies.
- Communicate marine and freshwater science knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
- Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
- Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
- Apply own learning to professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This major will meet demand from industry for skilled graduates in the field of marine and freshwater science. Industry employers include government environmental departments, private conservation organisations and companies in the environmental consulting and mining sector.
Possible future job titles
Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Officer, Water Manager, Marine Park Manager, Marine Park Ranger, Aquatic Ecologist, Freshwater Biologist
This Major can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
The Important Things
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Course Entry
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