Bachelor of Marine Science and Management

Southern Cross University

About

Understanding and conserving our marine environment is vital to a sustainable future.

Help make a difference with the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management.The course combines marine science with contemporary management concepts and has a focus on conservation issues in both coastal and marine ecosystems.This degree has a strong practical component.

You will develop skills in the laboratory and field in a range of tropical and subtropical environments including the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks.Explore global environmental issues including marine pollution and climate change, while also learning more about coral reef ecology and marine mammal conservation among other fascinating subjects.You will also have the option to gain a nationally recognised qualification in scientific scuba diving.

Structure

Core Units

Title Level of learning Note
BIOL1001 - Biology Introductory
BIOL1002 - Ecology Introductory
MRNE2003 - Fisheries Biology Advanced
MRNE2001 - Coastal Marine Ecosystems Intermediate
ENVR1001 - Global Environmental Challenges Introductory
GEOL1001 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere Introductory
ERTH1001 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere Introductory
ENVR1003 - Environmental Information Analysis Introductory
CHEM1001 - Chemistry Introductory
GENG1001 - Environmental Mapping Introductory
MRNE3001 - Marine Systems Science and Management Advanced
MRNE2004 - Successful Sampling Advanced

Entry requirements

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

  • 12 core units (144 credit points),
  • 7 option units (84 credit points),
  • 5 equivalent elective units (60 credit points) which may include option units.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Environmental Science after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising 8 core units and 8 option/elective units with no more than 8 units awarded as Advanced Standing.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Diploma of Environmental Science after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units with no more than 4 units awarded as Advanced Standing.

  1. Candidates who, within three months of:
  2. completing all the requirements of the Associate Degree of Environmental Science, elect to enrol for the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management may be granted advanced standing for sixteen (16) units; or
  3. completing all the requirements for the Diploma of Environmental Science, elect to enrol for the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management may be granted advanced standing for eight (8) units.
  4. Candidates who have vocational, employment or other relevant work experience may be granted advanced standing for up to four (4) units provided that the work, units or experience so completed are considered to be equivalent to a unit or units in the Schedule attached to these rules.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.

Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour Demonstrate skills of critical analysis and application of scientific methods in marine science and management.Make decisions and exercise informed judgement in relation to marine science and management.
Creativity Demonstrate imagination, initiative and enterprise in problem-solving.Respond creatively to intellectual, professional, environmental and social challenges.
Ethical practice Evaluate issues with reference to sound ethical frameworks and sustainability. Demonstrate well-developed judgement on principles of social justice and professional standards.
Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of marine science and management. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in professional and community settings. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice.
Lifelong learning Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills in self-managed learning. Critically reflect on practice. Demonstrate information literacy skills
Communication and social skills Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas in marine science and management contexts. Collaborate effectively on personal scholarly and professional terms.
Cultural competence Demonstrate awareness and respect for cultural diversity and the relationship between people and the environment.

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