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Oceanography and Marine Pollution (ENV282)

Points: 

4

Enrolment Options: 

Murdoch: S2-internal

[see Teaching Periods and Census Dates] 

Description: 

Initially, this unit discusses the physical and chemical properties of sea water, oceanic circulation, coastal bathymetry, currents, tides, waves, storms, surges and oceanic measurements along with pollution transport and diffusion. This underpins an examination of a theoretical background to natural ecosystem processes and pollution effects in the marine system. Topics: eutrophication, thermal effluent and sediment, oil, metals and halogenated hydrocarbons. Field work provides students with the opportunity to undertake practical oceanographic sampling.

Contact time: 

Lectures: 2 hours per week; practical work: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites: 

BIO180 Introduction to Marine Biology, ENV213 Atmospheric Science, and PEC144 Chemical Principles or PEC115 Chemistry for Environmental Science.

Exclusions: 

Students who have successfully completed ENV204 Principles of Oceanography and Marine Pollution may not enrol in this unit for credit.

Quota: 

This unit is subject to quota due to Boat space (OSH reasons for limits on boat numbers) and Laboratory space. Selection is based on academic achievement in ENV213 Atmospheric Science.

Used in these Courses: 

Marine Science (BSc)