Subject description
The world’s oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, they regulate the global climate system, and they sustain rich ecosystems that support humankind. This multidisciplinary subject introduces the fundamentals of physical oceanography, ocean chemistry and marine biology to explain and assess key inter-related ocean processes, including through developing field, laboratory, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS
Delivery
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Teaching staff
Subject coordinators
Lecturers
Engagement hours
Contact Hours:1 x 2hr Lecture most weeks; 1 x 3hr Practical most weeks; 1 x 8hr Field Trip
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Determine the key factors that explain the movement of ocean waters on a range of spatial and temporal scales.
2.
Apply computational techniques and scientific literature to interpret observations of chemicals in the oceans and evaluate their role in oceanography.
3.
Appraise the importance and impact of life in the oceans within the context of oceanography.
4.
Integrate and apply multidisciplinary approaches to conceptualise, devise and evaluate scientific solutions to real world problems in ocean sciences.
5.
Use field, laboratory and computational techniques, and observational data, to understand the fundamentals of physical oceanography, ocean chemistry and marine biology.
6.
Communicate scientific information using appropriate technologies and communication strategies.
Assessment details
Group Project e-Poster & Presentation
Ocean Chemistry Assignment
Biology Scientific Report
Viva Voce Examination
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
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