Enrolments for 2023 have closed.
Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B
Undergraduate | TAS-KSA102 | 2023
Course information for 2023 intake View information for 2024 course intake
A deeper scientific exploration of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. Dive into the science of ice, climate, and oceanography. Take a look at the geology of Antarctica and the plants, animals, birds and fish that inhabit the region.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed,
- No prior study
- Duration
- 14 weeks
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science B
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Identify oceanographic process influencing spatial and temporal productivity in estuarine, coastal, open ocean and ice-covered environments.
- Explain the effect of southern high-latitude regions on the Earth’s climate, oceans and weather.
- Describe the role of ocean physics, chemistry, biology and geology through their connectivity in the natural system.
- Explain the critical components of food webs in (sub) tropical, temperate, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic marine ecosystems.
- Explain how marine organisms respond to natural and human-mediated environmental change.
- 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
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%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
Wherever you are, the University of Tasmania brings its island campus to you through a growing range of online programs across art and design, business, education, health, science, sustainability, technology, and more. It’s never too late to switch things up. Kickstart that career you’ve been dreaming about, or upskill for the one you’re in. You’ll also become a part of the world's leading university on climate action.
Learn more about UTAS.
Explore UTAS courses.
- QS Ranking 2024:
- 20
- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 19
Entry requirements
No entry 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.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Why study a single subject?
Bite sized study
Try studying a particular area to see if online study suits you, or upskill in just a few months with a single subject that you’re interested in.
Pursue a dream
With thousands of single subjects to choose from, you can find topics that get you on the path to your higher education goals fast.
Gain Uni credit
Most single subjects are part of a full degree. That means if you’re keen to keep learning, you can gain credit for the subjects you’ve successfully completed.
Single subject FAQs
Single subjects are the individual components that make up a degree. With Open Universities Australia, you’re able to study many of them as stand-alone subjects, including postgraduate single subjects, without having to commit to a degree.
Each of your subjects will be held over the course of a study term, and they’ll usually require 10 to 12 hours of study each week. Subjects are identified by a title and a code, for example, Developmental Psychology, PSY20007.
First, find the degree that you would like to study on our website.
If that degree allows entry via undergraduate subjects, there will be information about this under the Entry Requirements section. You will find a list of 2-4 open enrolment subjects you need to successfully complete to qualify for admission into that qualification.
Once you pass those subjects, you will satisfy the academic requirements for the degree, and you can apply for entry.
Our student advisors are here to help you take that next step, so don’t hesitate to reach out when you’re ready! We’ve also made it easier to figure out the right way to get started on our pathways page.
Our student advisors are more than happy to help you plan your online study. Get in touch with an advisor by:
You can pay up front with your credit card, or you may be eligible for a HELP loan from the Australian government depending on your citizenship status and where you’ll live during your studies.
For more information about how to pay for your studies visit our fees page or contact a student advisor.
When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Enrol now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.
Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.
If you get stuck at any time, reach out to us and we’ll talk you through it.
You can also take a look at our online self-service enrolling instructions .
Close of enrolment times vary between universities and subjects. You can check the cut-off dates for upcoming study terms by visiting key dates.