To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Specialisations).
The Coasts and Oceans (Honours) Specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
The course aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in science and research together with specialisation in coasts and oceans.
The program of study aims to provide students with a broad-based foundation in coastal and marine systems. The program will examine ocean and coastal dynamics, coastal landforms and environments. The course will promote an understanding of the interactions between coastal processes and the evolution of marine and terrestrial landform evolution.
It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Coasts and Oceans) a student must complete 144 units, with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study detailed below.
No more than 45 units of First Year level topics may be included in the 144 units for the degree. Topics designated 'any year' or with no year level specified are regarded as First Year level topics.
Elective topics to complete 144 units may be selected from any offered within the University or, with approval from the College of Science and Engineering, from outside the University, provided any course and prerequisite requirements are met.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Upon completion of at least 103.5 units and with a GPA of 5 or more in the last 36 units of study, students may commence the Fourth Year Honours program. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will exit with the Bachelor of Science (Coasts and Oceans) on completion of 108 units.
Students who have completed 108 units according to the first three years of the Program may choose to exit with the Bachelor of Science (Coasts and Oceans).
36 units comprising:
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
EASC1102 Marine Sciences (4.5 units)
GEOG1001 Environment and Society (4.5 units)
STEM1001 Nature of STEM (4.5 units)
STEM1002 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
One of:
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
EASC2701 Oceans and Estuaries (4.5 units)
EASC2702 Global Climate Change (4.5 units)
ENVS2731 Coastal Processes (4.5 units)
STEM2001 Remote Sensing for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
9 units selected from the Option list
Plus 9 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met.
36 units comprising:
BIOL3791 Ecology and Geomorphology of Coastal Environments (4.5 units)
GEOG3111 Introduction to Managing Coastal and Marine Environments (4.5 units)
STEM3100 Research Project in Science (4.5 units)
13.5 units selected from Option List
Plus 9 units of elective topics# from across the University where entry requirements are met.
ARCH2204 Australian Maritime Archaeology (4.5 units)
BIOL2742 Marine Ecology (4.5 units)*
BIOL3701 Restoration Ecology (4.5 units)*
EASC3742 Earth Fluid Modelling (4.5 units)
ENGR2751 Fluid Mechanics (4.5 units)*
ENVS2761 Hydrology (4.5 units)
ENVS3742 Emerging Issues in Australian Environmental Management (4.5 units)
ENVS3750 Field Studies in Environmental Disciplines (4.5 units)
GEOG3040 Environmental Impact Assessment (4.5 units)
STEM1003 GIS Airborne and Ground Data Capture for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
STEM2003 Airborne Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (4.5 units)
STEM3003 Modelling in Space and Time, Geostatistics and GIS (4.5 units)
*These topics may require pre-requisites to be taken as electives to be eligible for enrolment
#These topics may require pre-requisites to be taken as electives to be eligible for enrolment
36 units comprising^:
BIOL7710 Honours Critical Readings (4.5 units)
BIOL7720 Honours Statistics and Research Design (4.5 units)
STEM7001 Research Methods for Honours (4.5 units)
STEM7000A Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000B Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000C Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000D Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000E Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
^ With the permission of the Course Coordinator a 7xxx level topic that is appropriate to the student’s program may be substituted.
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Coasts and Oceans) may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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