Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2021 Coastal and Ocean Science Specialisation
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core courses - complete 6 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science
| [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research |
| Prerequisite courses for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
| ERTH10002 Planet Earth: The Big Picture | GEOM1000 Fundamentals of Geographic Information & Technologies |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for specialisation. | MARS1001 Living Oceans |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Elective courses available in Semester 1 only.
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Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| MARS20011 Practical Marine Science | Compulsory course for specialisation only available in Semester 1. |
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 4 units | |
ERTH2003 Sedimentology & Ancient Environments | ENVM2002 Marine & Coastal Environmental Protection |
| GEOM2000 Introduction to Earth Observation Sciences (EOS) | ENVM20032 Aquatic Environments |
| GEOM2001 Geographical Information Systems | ENVM2203 Environmental Impact Assessment |
| GEOS2100 Environmental Systems | |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1 from 2022.
- Course offered in Semester 2 from 2022.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units | |
ERTH3110 Marine Geoscience | BIOL3215 Marine Ecology & Conservation |
| ENVM3200 Coastal Processes & Management | ERTH3212 Coral Reefs: Past, Present & Future |
| ENVM3201 Catchment Processes & Management | ERTH3222 Environmental Geochemistry |
| GEOM3001 Spatial Analysis & Modelling | |
| GEOM3002 Earth Observation: Image Processing & Modelling | |
| MARS3012 Physical-biological Oceanography | |
| MARS3013 Marine Biogeochemistry | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| GEOS60011 Research Design | Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for specialisation. |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 14 units | |
| ERTH65012 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65023 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65032 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65043 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65052 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | ERTH65063 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) |
| ERTH65074 Honours Research Thesis (12 units) | and 2 units from other courses at level 3 or higher approved by the head of school. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 2. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 1 the following year.
- Code for part-time students completing the course over multiple semesters.