Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	50109M
Version	3
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Applicants must satisfy the school requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to an honours degree.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	Graduates of the Bachelor of Marine Science (Honours) at James Cook University will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge of the marine environment and sustainable management of marine and coastal resources, with depth in the underlying concepts and principles in at least two science disciplines Generate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate data and evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence Communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences through advanced English language, numeracy and technological skills Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in research contexts.

Course Structure

Options

Select an honours discipline

Chemistry Honours (Full Time)

Chemistry Honours (Part Time)

Environmental Science Honours (Full Time)

Environmental Science Honours (Part Time)

Mathematical Sciences Honours (Full Time)

Mathematical Sciences Honours (Part Time)

Marine Biology Honours (Full Time)

Physical Sciences Honours (Full Time)

Physical Sciences Honours (Part Time)

CHEMISTRY

Full Time

CH4002:12 Chemistry Honours Part 1 of 2

CH4003:12 Chemistry Honours Part 2 of 2

Part Time

CH4004:06 Chemistry Honours (Part Time) Part 1 of 4

CH4005:06 Chemistry Honours (Part Time) Part 2 of 4

CH4006:06 Chemistry Honours (Part Time) Part 3 of 4

CH4007:06 Chemistry Honours (Part Time) Part 4 of 4

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Full Time

EA4401:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 1 of 2)

EA4402:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 2 of 2)

Part Time

EA4501:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4502:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4503:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4504:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part Time) (Part 4 of 4)

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Full Time

MA4511:12 Mathematical Sciences Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4512:12 Mathematical Sciences Honours Part 2 of 2

Part Time

MA4515:06 Mathematical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4516:06 Mathematical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4517:06 Mathematical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4518:06 Mathematical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 4 of 4

MARINE BIOLOGY

Full Time only

MB4001:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 1 of 2)

MB4002:12 Marine Biology Honours (Part 2 of 2)

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Full Time

PH4511:12 Physical Sciences Honours Part 1 of 2

PH4512:12 Physical Sciences Honours Part 2 of 2

Part Time

PH4515:06 Physical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 1 of 4

PH4516:06 Physical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 2 of 4

PH4517:06 Physical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 3 of 4

PH4518:06 Physical Sciences (Part Time) Honours Part 4 of 4

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF MARINE SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BMarSc(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	The honours discipline shall not appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable