Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B

• • Week 1 - Introduction / Geology
  • Week 2 - Atmospheric Science
  • Week 3 - Glaciology
  • Week 4 - Physical Oceanography
  • Week 5 - Chemical Oceanography
  • Week 6 - Biological Oceanography
  • Week 7 - Benthic ecology and ecosystem services
  • Week 8 - Fisheries
  • Week 9 - Aquaculture
  • Week 10 - Tropical and temperate Reef ecosystems
  • Week 11 - Birds and Mammals of the Southern Ocean
  • Week 12 - Anthropogenic stressors
  • Week 13 - Climate Change and Review

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Other requirements - 3 hours of lectorials per week 1 hour tutorial per week 1 hour of tutorial preparation, including a quiz, per week. Students are expected to attend all live tutorial sessions at a scheduled time. Due to the interactive nature of the tutorials, these sessions cannot be watched as a recording outside of the scheduled live session.

This subject introduces students to the science disciplines underpinning the study of marine and Antarctic environments and the application of science to solve problems in marine and Antarctic disciplines. It provides the foundational skills and knowledge for students in the Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science for specialised study in years 2 and 3.

Topics that are covered include: 

• an understanding of Gondwana and geology of Antarctica, sub-Antarctic islands and the surrounding ocean;

• ice and climate studies;

• the physical and chemical nature of the Southern Ocean;

• the terrestrial and marine environment of the Antarctic, sub-Antarctic and cool temperate areas, including plants, animals, birds and fish; 

• the impact of humans on marine and Antarctic environments, including the study of global climate change.

The students will be benefit from lectures delivered by experts in their field, including guest lecturers, and further develop their understanding through in-class debates.

• Major Assignment - Essay (25%)
• Weekly Quizzes (10%)
• Final Take-Home Examination (40%)
• Minor Assignment Essay (15%)
• Tutorial and Workshop (10%)

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