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Joondalup - Delivery Mode:
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Bunbury
Joondalup
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time
Part-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Natural Sciences - Code:
Y83 - CRICOS:
075156D - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Science
Major In Marine and Freshwater Science
Enables students to make a positive contribution to management and understanding of marine and freshwater environments. The program focuses on both the theoretical and practical dimensions of aquatic environments.
Related careers
Marine Biologist, Marine Scientist, Environmental Officer, Water Manager, Marine Park Manager, Marine Park Ranger
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This major requires a total of eight units (120 credit points) selected from the list below.
REQUIRED UNITS
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must completed the following required units: | |||
| SCC1123 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 | |
| SCI1185 | Ecology | 15 | |
| SCM2110 | Marine and Freshwater Processes | 15 | |
Recommended Electives
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must choose five of the below listed elective units, with at least two units at 3000 level: | |||
| SCM2104 | Geographical Information Systems | 15 | |
| SCI2204 | Wetland Ecosystems | 15 | |
| SCI3120 | Natural Sciences Project | 15 | |
| SCI3256 | Coastal and Marine Management | 15 | |
| SCI3301 | Catchment Health and Management | 15 | |
| SCI3122 | Sustainable Water Resource Management | 15 | |
| SCI3312 | Fisheries Ecology | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: