Introductory Marine Science - MSCI2001


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
	Course Outline: http://www.bees.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
	Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
	Excluded: GENS0501, MSCI0501
	CSS Contribution Charge:Band 5 (more info)
	Tuition Fee:See Tuition Fee Schedule
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

This course introduces students to a cross-section of the theory and application of marine science and includes an opportunity to experience field research. Spanning the disciplines of geology, chemistry, physics, and biology, it provides a fundamental understanding of how oceans work. Topics covered are: the chemistry of seawater; air-sea interactions; ocean circulation; waves, tides, and coastlines; biological productivity and biological diversity.

Note/s: Compulsory field camp, duration of 4 days. Personal costs will be incurred.