To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the
Aims
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.
Learning outcomes
After completion of the major, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of relevance to the discipline
- understand and apply the scientific method
- critically review and interpret scientific information
- develop scientific hypotheses
- communicate their findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
- work both independently and within interdisciplinary research groups
- value ethical behaviour.
Program of study
Major - Ocean and Climate Sciences - Year 1 topics
27 units comprising:
Core - Year 1 Topics
EASC1101 Earth and Environmental Sciences (4.5 units)
EASC1102 Marine Sciences (4.5 units)
GEOG1001 Environment and Society (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)
STEM1002 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems (4.5 units)
Option - Year 1 Topics
Plus one of:
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1701 Mathematics Fundamentals A (4.5 units)
Major - Ocean and Climate Sciences - Year 2 topics
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 2 Topics
EASC2701 Oceans and Estuaries (4.5 units)
EASC2702 Global Climate Change (4.5 units)
Option - Year 2 Topics
Plus two topics chosen from the Options list^
Major - Ocean and Climate Sciences - Year 3 topics
18 units comprising:
Core - Year 3 Topics
EASC3742 Earth Fluid Modelling (4.5 units)
ENVS3791 Coastal Environments (4.5 units)
Option - Year 3 Topics
Plus two topics chosen from the Options list^
^Options List
ENVS2731 Coastal Processes (4.5 units)
GEOG3111 Introduction to Managing Coastal and Marine Environments (4.5 units)
GEOG3133 Adapting to Climate Change (4.5 units)
STEM2001 Remote Sensing for all Disciplines (4.5 units)
STEM2002 Applied Problem Solving with Computers (4.5 units)
STEM2003 Airborne Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry (4.5 units)
