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

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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Contact details

Faculty contact

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