This subject is an introduction to the study of tropical marine science as an interdisciplinary topic. Current areas of interest and opportunity in the fields of marine biology, chemistry, geology and physics will be covered.

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[(Senior Chemistry or CH1020 or CH0020) and (Maths B or MA1020 or MA0020)] or admission to 50110M - allow concurrent for CH1020 & MA1020

[(Senior Chemistry or CH1020 or CH0020) and (Maths B or MA1020 or MA0020)] or admission to 50110M - allow concurrent for CH1020 & MA1020 Offerings: All

Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of high school Yr 12 level biology, chemistry and mathematics. A basic understanding of physics is recommended.

Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of high school Yr 12 level biology, chemistry and mathematics. A basic understanding of physics is recommended. Offerings: All

Introductory Marine Science

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MB1110 - Introductory Marine Science

Basic knowledge of: the range of organisms, both plant and animal, in the sea; fundamentals of chemical oceanography; structure of ocean basins, marine sediments; fundamentals of water movement, tides and currents

The practical laboratory study of: living marine organisms; chemical measurements of pollutants and metabolites; interpretation of geological strata and sediments; water circulation and surface waves