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Marine and Freshwater Science Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code MAAAKY

The major is designed for students with an interest in aquatic environments. Students study biological and physical processes that occur in both marine and freshwater systems, and develop skills to enable them to contribute to management and understanding of water-based ecosystems. There is an emphasis on the continuity of these environments across the transition from fresh water to estuarine and marine systems.

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

A/Prof Mark LUND

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical marine and/or freshwater science situations.
  2. Analyse experimental and field data using approaches in marine and freshwater science.
  3. Formulate hypotheses, design and undertake experiments to generate solutions to marine and freshwater science problems.
  4. Synthesise relevant information from multiple sources using digital literacies.
  5. Communicate marine and freshwater science knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into scientific practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into scientific practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Related Careers

Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Officer, Water Manager, Marine Park Manager, Marine Park Ranger, Aquatic Ecologist, Freshwater Biologist

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.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI1183Origins and Evolution of Life15
SCI2116Diversity of Life15
SCM2110Marine and Freshwater Processes15
SCI2130Field Approaches in Marine Biology15
SCI1192Physical Environments15
SCI3113Freshwater Ecosystems15
SCB3201Studies in Ecology15
SCI2111Marine and Fisheries Biology15
SCI3210Marine and Coastal Ecosystems15

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.

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.

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