To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:
An oceanographer/meteorologist/climatologist is a scientist who understands how the ocean/climate system operates, has broad interdisciplinary knowledge in this field, can apply the scientific method to explore problems of relevance to this discipline, is able to use analytical methods/computer software to analyse relevant data, and can contribute to an advance of knowledge in this discipline.
The educational aims of this major are to provide students with an overview of processes that shape the Earth''s environment with a particular focus on aspects relating to the ocean and climate.
After completion of this major, students are expected to:
The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
EASC1102 Marine Sciences (4.5 units)
ENVS1001 Introduction to Environmental Investigations (4.5 units)
Plus one of
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals (4.5 units)
18 units comprising
EASC2701 Oceans and Estuaries (4.5 units)
EASC2702 Global Climate Change (4.5 units)
Plus one of:
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)
STAT1122 Biostatistics (4.5 units)
Plus one of
ENVS2731 Coastal Processes (4.5 units)
GEOG2701 Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.5 units)
18 units comprising:
EASC3742 Earth Fluid Modelling (4.5 units)
ENVS3791 Coastal Environments (4.5 units)
GEOG2711 Australian Environmental Change (4.5 units)
Plus one from
ENVS2731 Coastal Processes (4.5 units)
GEOG2700 Geographical Information Systems
GEOG2701 Introduction to Remote Sensing (4.5 units)
GEOG2702 Image Analysis in Remote Sensing (4.5 units)
Fourth Year Honours Program - Meteorology and Oceanography for students undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Honours) 4 Year or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers.
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