Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment)
(J3T)
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Duration:
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Min 3yrs, Maxiumum 7 yrs. |
Location:
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Launceston
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Study Areas
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With a hands on approach, a degree in Marine Environment uses a translational science approach integrating the natural sciences with management, policy and law. The degree has a common first year and allows students to specialise in years two and three with a choice of six major areas. These are:
- Global change -- How will our climate shift, what are the potential effects of a changing and highly mobile population and how will globalisation and international trade alter our coastal ecosystems? This major will provide the knowledge base for graduates to make a strong contribution to our future.
- Marine Conservation -- What are the interactions between human societies and the marine environment and how will we continue to use marine and coastal ecosystems without impacting upon the needs of future generations? This major will provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to make such fundamental decisions.
- Fisheries Management -- What are the principles of ecologically sustainable development in marine ecosystems and how do we apply science and technology to the assessment and sustainable management of wild fisheries: A major in Fisheries Management will provide graduates with the skills and knowledge to help answer these questions.
- Aquaculture -- Pressures are mounting on wild fish stocks and the aquaculture industry has an important role to play in releasing that pressure. With a focus on the underpinning aspects of animal behaviour, physiology and gear technology, the major in Aquaculture helps graduates develop the skills needed to operate within this important sector.
- Seafood Quality and Safety -- As recent incidents have demonstrated, seafood quality and safety is an important human health issue. With emphasis on the consideration of pathogens and parasites, and aspects of biosecurity and quarantine, the major in Seafood Quality and Safety explores how to deliver seafood from harvest to market safely.
- Ocean Governance -- Learn how to manage the world’s oceans and resources across national boundaries and on the high seas.
The core units provide a strong foundation in understanding the natural science of the marine environment together with the opportunities for workplace learning or research in the third year.
This degree will prepare graduates for exciting careers in marine conservation and environmental management, fisheries and aquaculture, the tourism industry, shipping, the off-shore industries, non-governmental organizations and all levels of government, from local to global.
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Special Requirements
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Satisfactory completion of Year 12 (TCE, VCE, HSC or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. A TER score of 60 or above is required for entry. Mature-age applicants with relevant experience may be given special consideration.
It is an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirement that all students undertaking practical work at sea undertake a medical assessment. Note that practical work at sea is not a requirement of this course.
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Further study options
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Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) will be able eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) with Honours if they have at least a credit average in the last 3 semesters (full-time equivalent) of the BAppSc(Marine Environment).
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Career opportunities
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Applicants who are currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Aquaculture, Bachelor of Applied Science (Fisheries), Bachelor of Administration (Marine Resources) or Bachelor of Administration (Marine and Coastal Conservation) will be able to articulate into the new degree with full credit.
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Further Information
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