Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
This single honours degree, taught predominantly within the School of Ocean Sciences, provides an in depth study of the important processes in the oceans, shelf seas and estuaries. The course combines detailed study of life in the sea, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals, with a specialised understanding of their physical and chemical environments: the currents, tides and waves, and the biogeochemical interactions within the atmosphere, ocean and sea floor.
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The course aims to enable understudies to: Show understanding of units of measure and dimensional analysis
Have a sound grasp of basic numerical manipulation techniques
Be able to use mathematical and graphical techniques to describe scientific phenomena
Apply appropriate data analysis and statistical techniques to scientific data using Excel, Matlab and SPSS computer packages and correctly interpret the outcomes
Have an awareness of how to plan and conduct a simple experiment with appropriate regard to design and analysis issues
Apply appropriate spatial analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs
Develop an understanding of the scientific method to develop ideas, make observations, and set and test hypotheses
Be able to communicate the results of environmental scientific investigations to an appropriate audience
Apply appropriate temporal analysis techniques to data and correctly interpret the outputs
The course is ideal preparation for careers in research, marine resource management, environmental impact assessment, water supply and offshore industries, coastal authorities, government advisory bodies, the scientific media, ecotourism and other leisure industries and pressure groups.`
340 280 points at A2/AS level (or equivalent) including A2 in Biology and usually one other science subject (Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science), plus Grade C in GCSE Maths, Double Award Science and English.
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The Environmental Forestry program has lots of field trips, and lab and computer practicals. Considerable effort is put on getting students job ready with practical forestry skills.
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Subjects
- IT
- Biology
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Marine Ecology
- Marine Physiology and Behaviour
- Evolution and Genetics
- Marine Conservation and Exploitation
- Larval Ecology
- Prince Madog Cruise
- Communicating Science
- Marine Biology Practical 2
Course programme
Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc (Hons)