Course summary
This course develops practical skills in managing a range of tropical and subtropical coastal and marine environments focusing on the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks.
First year general science and most second year environmental science and fisheries units are based at Lismore campus. Some second year and most third year units are based at the University’s National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs Harbour, situated near the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Units taught at the NMSC are usually run as intensives with a compulsory six-day on-campus period for all students. In these units, students study specialist topics such as ocean change biology, aquaculture, marine pollution and marine ecosystem management.
Other highlights include units in marine mammal conservation and coral reef ecology. The coral reefs unit integrates the skills taught throughout the course and includes an extended residential period on a Great Barrier Reef island.
The National Marine Science Centre is part of the School of Environment, Science and Engineering. It provides students, academic and professional researchers practical opportunities in the study of marine science and management.
This course develops practical skills in managing a range of tropical and subtropical coastal and marine environments focusing on the Solitary Islands, Cape Byron and Great Barrier Reef marine parks.
First year general science and most second year environmental science and fisheries units are based at Lismore campus. Some second year and most third year units are based at the University’s National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs Harbour, situated near the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Units taught at the NMSC are usually run as intensives with a compulsory six-day on-campus period for all students. In these units, students study specialist topics such as ocean change biology, aquaculture, marine pollution and marine ecosystem management.
Other highlights include units in marine mammal conservation and coral reef ecology. The coral reefs unit integrates the skills taught throughout the course and includes an extended residential period on a Great Barrier Reef island.
The National Marine Science Centre is part of the School of Environment, Science and Engineering. It provides students, academic and professional researchers practical opportunities in the study of marine science and management.
While this course has no majors, it combines marine science with contemporary management concepts. The course includes the units Marine Mammals and Coral Reef on the Edge with a strong focus on conservation and management issues that challenge the marine environment. Additional specialist marine science units include Ocean Change Biology, Pollution of the Marine Environment, Successful Sampling and Marine Systems Science and Management.
Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
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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. |
Students may elect to undertake an eight-week industry internship during their studies for practical experience to supplement the theory components of the course.
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. During the course, students will have the option to gain a nationally recognised qualification in scientific scuba diving.
Course overview
Course code
3007157
Course abbreviation
BMarSc&Mgt
Credit points
288
Equivalent units
24
Duration
3 years full-time; 6 years part-time
Duration
3 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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Lismore | Session 1 | 334104 | 054101 |
Online | Session 1 | N/A | N/A |
Fee information
International
Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
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Lismore | Session 1 | $24,720 ($3,090 per unit) | 058084A |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
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To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising:
- all units listed in Part A; and
- at least seven (7) units from Part B, and up to five (5) elective units, which may include units from Part B and C, or other approved units.
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A candidate who while enrolled for a Bachelor of Marine Science and Management:
- has successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A, with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
- has successfully completed all the requirements for the Associate Degree in Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree.
Schedule of units
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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Session 1, Year 1 | |||
BIO00201 - Biology | Introductory | Note 2 | |
BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues | Introductory | Note 2 | |
GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere | Introductory | ||
SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping | Introductory | Note 2 | |
Session 2, Year 1 | |||
ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere | Introductory | Note 2 | |
MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis | Introductory | ||
CHE00201 - Chemistry | Introductory | Note 2 | |
BIO00202 - Ecology | Introductory | Note 2 | |
Session 1, Year 2 | |||
BIO00232 - Coastal Marine Ecosystems | Intermediate | Note 2 | |
Choose 1 unit from Part B Part B | Note 2 | ||
Choose 2 electives from Part C | |||
Session 2, Year 2 | |||
BIO00105 - Fisheries Biology | Advanced | Note 2 | |
Choose 1 Part B unit Part B and 2 Electives from Part C Part C | |||
OR Choose 3 Part C Electives Part C | |||
Session 1, Year 3 | |||
BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management | Advanced | Note 3 | |
BIO10121 - Successful Sampling | Advanced | Note 3 | |
Choose 2 units from Part BPart B | |||
Session 2, Year 3 | |||
Choose 4 units from Part B Part B |
Notes
Note 1: | Double-weighted unit |
Note 2: | Compulsory Residential for External Students |
Note 3: | Offered at the National Marine Science Centre in a 3 week intensive mode, with a compulsory one week residential. |
Unit groups
Part B
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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BIO10123 - Marine Communities as Sentinels of Change | Advanced | ||
BIO10124 - Ocean Change Biology | Advanced | ||
BIO10125 - Sustainable Use of the Marine Environment | Advanced | ||
BIO10126 - Marine Pollution | Advanced | ||
BIO10127 - Coral Reefs on the Edge | Intermediate | ||
BIO10185 - Marine Mammals: Biology and Conservation | Advanced | ||
CHE00073 - Environmental Chemistry | Intermediate | ||
ENV10655 - Coastlines - Diversity, Dynamics and Risks | Intermediate | ||
GLY00232 - Coastal Biogeochemistry | Intermediate | ||
BIO01209 - Aquaculture Management | Intermediate | ||
BIO30001 - Scientific Diving | Advanced |
Part C
Title | Level of learning | Note | |
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AGR00215 - Water and Catchment Management | Advanced | ||
BIO00212 - Wildlife Conservation | Intermediate | ||
BIO00233 - Fisheries Management | Advanced | ||
BIO00244 - Protected Area Management | Advanced | ||
BIO01230 - Principles of Coastal Resource Management | Advanced | ||
ECO00202 - Ecological and Environmental Economics for Sustainable Development | Intermediate | ||
BIO01204 - Wetland Ecosystems | Intermediate | ||
GLY00223 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | Intermediate | ||
ISY01224 - Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis | Intermediate | ||
ENV10656 - Extension and Professional Practice in Natural Resource Management | Advanced | ||
SCI00211 - Integrated Project | Advanced | Note 1 | |
EDU01290 - Outdoor Education I | Introductory | ||
ENV00224 - Internship Study | Advanced | ||
MNG10724 - Coastal and Marine Tourism | Intermediate |