Bachelor of Marine Science and Management

National Marine Science Centre Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand On-campus distance education Please note: Lismore students complete the final-year units at the National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour, which are delivered in intensive mode. Distance education students attend compulsory residential workshops at the Lismore campus and the final-year units at the National Marine Science Centre. Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards. Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books. The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources. To find out more, see the Library Toolbox. The Academic Skills team supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, email, phone, and one-on-one support. National Marine Science Centre Course structure See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below. Table of contents Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Marine Science and Management a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and at least seven (7) units from Part B, and up to five (5) elective units, which may include units from Part B and C, or other approved units. A candidate who while enrolled for a Bachelor of Marine Science and Management: has successfully completed eight (8) units from Part A, with no more than four (4) units awarded as Advanced Standing may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree. has successfully completed all the requirements for the Associate Degree in Environmental Science may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Environmental Science following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor Degree. Advanced standing Candidates who, within three months of: completing all the requirements of the Associate Degree of Environmental Science, elect to enrol for the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management may be granted advanced standing for sixteen (16) units; or completing all the requirements for the Diploma of Environmental Science, elect to enrol for the Bachelor of Marine Science and Management may be granted advanced standing for eight (8) units. Candidates who have vocational, employment or other relevant work experience may be granted advanced standing for up to four (4) units provided that the work, units or experience so completed are considered to be equivalent to a unit or units in the Schedule attached to these rules. Schedule of units Part A BIO00201 - Biology BIO00202 - Ecology BIO00105 - Fisheries Biology BIO00232 - Coastal Marine Ecosystems BIO10187 - Global Environmental Issues GLY00201 - Earth Systems I: The Lithosphere ENS00203 - Earth Systems II: The Hydrosphere MAT00211 - Environmental Information Analysis CHE00201 - Chemistry SUR00201 - Environmental Mapping BIO10120 - Marine Systems Science and Management BIO10121 - Successful Sampling Part B Electives Part C Electives Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Full-time student Notes Note 1: Double-weighted unit Note 2: Compulsory Residential for External Students Note 3: Offered at the National Marine Science Centre in a 3 week intensive mode, with a compulsory one week residential. Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.