MSM301 Marine Systems Science and Management
Updated: 16 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level A - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) |
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| Supervised Exam | None | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | ZOOL 210 or GEOL 205 or GEPL 211 or ECOL 210 or 202 | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | MSM 501 | |||||||||
| Notes | a residential school will be held at the National Marine Science Centre (NMSC) in Coffs Harbour. Attendance for the face-to-face week is Mandatory - the units cannot be completed without attendance at the face-to-face week. Students may attend the NMSC during the preparatory and write-up weeks if they wish - they will have access to academic staff and particularly during the preparatory week, there may be opportunity for informal tutorials. Please note: all dates are inclusive and travel must be completed outside these dates | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
MSM501 - Marine Systems Science and Management |
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| Coordinator(s) | NICK HOLMES | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit examines processes and issues integrating the principles of natural science, engineering, legislation, and economics as they relate to the marine environment; it explains the coupling and feedback mechanisms linking the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Case studies illustrate the ecological and economic implications of environmental policy decisions. Assessment includes assignments, a seminar, and quizzes during the residential school. MSM 501 is based on the senior undergraduate unit MSM 301 with additional load consisting of extensions to the assignments. Candidates will be required to show a greater level of understanding of the unit material than that required at 300 level. Students who complete MSM 301 are not permitted to enrol for MSM 501. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | |||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |