Overview
Murdoch University offers a Marine Science major at undergraduate level to enable students to develop an understanding of the complex physical, chemical, biological and ecological processes in the ocean. Students learn to assess the state of the marine environment as well as identify and mitigate impacts. Specialised units cover marine … For more content click the Read More button below.
Structure
33 credit points
Major33 credit points
Admission requirements
Enrolment restrictions
Special requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
English language requirements
Learning outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the importance of the marine environment in biological, physical and social contexts
2.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and core concepts of biology and ecology, with an emphasis on marine ecosystems
3.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of physical processes in the marine environment and how these impact on marine ecosystems and ecological processes
4.
Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of global climate change and its current and projected impacts on the marine environment
5.
Collect, record, analyse and interpret information using the conventions of scientific argument, judgment, deduction and communication
6.
Creativity in defining and resolving scientific problems
7.
Rigor in designing and planning an investigation
8.
Demonstrated capacity for self-management and organisation
9.
Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills demonstrating the capacity for efficient and effective communication of scientific data, information and arguments to scientific peer groups and the broader community
10.
Rigorous collection, recording and treatment of data
11.
Demonstration of skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis
12.
Demonstrate a range of key field and laboratory skills in the biological and environmental sciences, with a focus on the marine environment
13.
Ability to identify and handle marine organisms
14.
Ability to set up and use key field and laboratory equipment including microscopes
15.
Ability to collect and analyse physical environmental samples
16.
A demonstrated understanding of the ethics of science (including in field, laboratory and professional settings)
17.
Demonstrated academic and scholarly integrity
18.
Capacity to apply knowledge and skills in a global and regional context
19.
Demonstrated appreciation of different intellectual outputs and how they are used/understood by different disciplines
20.
Demonstrated capacity to work across disciplinary boundaries
21.
Demonstrating a capacity to work under supervision and autonomously
22.
Working effectively in team environments, including teams with intercultural and interdisciplinary diversity
23.
Demonstrated capacity for critical reflection, including the capacity for lifelong learning