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Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Oceanography

  • Unit Code

    SST1112

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The global ocean is introduced through the science of oceanography. Students investigate a range of physical, chemical and biological phenomena associated with Earth's marine environment. A snorkelling excursion to a near-shore limestone reef in the South West is an important practical aspect of the unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SST1108

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate an understanding of the dynamic processes involved between Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
  2. Discuss significant features of Earth's ocean.
  3. Interpret scientific information associated with the science of oceanography.
  4. Scientifically describe the structure and function of the global ocean.

Unit Content

  1. Bathymetry.
  2. El Nino and La Nina.
  3. Marine life.
  4. Marine provinces.
  5. Marine sediments.
  6. Oceanic circulation.
  7. Origin of planet Earth.
  8. Plate tectonics.
  9. Properties of water.
  10. Seawater.
  11. Temperature, salinity and density.
  12. The Leeuwin Current.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials. Information gathering. Report writing. Analysis and interpretation of data. Field work. Practical work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentScientific report25%
EssayAcademic essay25%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentScientific report25%
EssayAcademic essay25%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%

Text References

  • Sverdrup, K. A. & Armburst, E.V. (2012). An introduction to the world's oceans. (10th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill.
  • Trujillo, A. P. & Thurman, H. V. (2014). Essentials of Oceanography (11th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • Pinet, P. R. (2006). Invitation to oceanography. (4th ed.). Mississauga: Jones & Bartlett.
  • Garrison, T. (2012). Oceanography: An invitation to marine science. (8th ed.). Belmont USA: Thomson.

Journal References

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Oceanus

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Oceanography

  • Unit Code

    SST1112

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The global ocean is introduced through the science of oceanography. Students investigate a range of physical, chemical and biological phenomena associated with Earth's marine environment. A snorkelling excursion to a near-shore limestone reef in the South West is an important practical aspect of the unit.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded SST1108

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Communicate an understanding of the dynamic processes involved between Earth's oceans and atmosphere.
  2. Discuss significant features of Earth's ocean.
  3. Interpret scientific information associated with the science of oceanography.
  4. Scientifically describe the structure and function of the global ocean.

Unit Content

  1. Bathymetry.
  2. El Nino and La Nina.
  3. Marine life.
  4. Marine provinces.
  5. Marine sediments.
  6. Oceanic circulation.
  7. Origin of planet Earth.
  8. Plate tectonics.
  9. Properties of water.
  10. Seawater.
  11. Temperature, salinity and density.
  12. The Leeuwin Current.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials. Information gathering. Report writing. Analysis and interpretation of data. Field work. Practical work.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentScientific report25%
EssayAcademic essay25%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentScientific report25%
EssayAcademic essay25%
ExaminationFinal Examination50%

Text References

  • Sverdrup, K. A. & Armburst, E.V. (2012). An introduction to the world's oceans. (10th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill.
  • Trujillo, A. P. & Thurman, H. V. (2014). Essentials of Oceanography (11th ed.). New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • Pinet, P. R. (2006). Invitation to oceanography. (4th ed.). Mississauga: Jones & Bartlett.
  • Garrison, T. (2012). Oceanography: An invitation to marine science. (8th ed.). Belmont USA: Thomson.

Journal References

  • Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Oceanus

Website References

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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