The Marine Environment - MSCI0501
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
Course Outline: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
Enrolment Requirements:
Excluded: GENS4625, MSCI2001,GENB5001 Not available to students in Science Programs
Excluded: MSCI2001
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
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Description
The course includes discussion of: i) the marine environment, its physical, geological, chemical and biological characteristics and their interactions; ii) beach safety and marine biodiversity and iii) the effects of development and climate change on the marine environment and how science can contribute to providing solutions to these problems.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on case studies. Two to three field excursions (generally held on a weekend) take the place of weekly practicals to supplement the lectures.