Certificate in Marine Studies

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Foundations of Marine Studies
- 1.1 Introduction to Marine Studies
- 1.2 Australia’s Marine Environment
- 1.3 Oceans, Seas and Coastal Zones
- 1.4 Marine Habitats and Ecosystems
- 1.5 Human Connections with Oceans
Module 02: Oceanography and Marine Processes
- 2.1 Physical Properties of Seawater
- 2.2 Ocean Currents and Circulation
- 2.3 Waves, Tides and Coastal Processes
- 2.4 Marine Weather and Climate
- 2.5 Ocean Chemistry Fundamentals
- 2.6 Seafloor and Marine Geology
Module 03: Marine Life and Ecology
- 3.1 Marine Biodiversity and Classification
- 3.2 Plankton and Marine Microorganisms
- 3.3 Marine Plants and Algae
- 3.4 Marine Invertebrates and Fish
- 3.5 Marine Reptiles, Birds and Mammals
- 3.6 Marine Food Webs and Interactions
Module 04: Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
- 4.1 Coral Reef Ecosystems
- 4.2 Mangrove and Estuarine Ecosystems
- 4.3 Seagrass and Coastal Habitats
- 4.4 Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches
- 4.5 Open Ocean and Deep-Sea Habitats
Module 05: Marine Resources and Human Activities
- 5.1 Fisheries and Aquaculture
- 5.2 Marine Tourism and Recreation
- 5.3 Shipping and Maritime Activities
- 5.4 Marine Resource Use
- 5.5 Coastal Development Impacts
Module 06: Marine Conservation and Management
- 6.1 Marine Pollution and Debris
- 6.2 Climate Change and Oceans
- 6.3 Marine Biodiversity Conservation
- 6.4 Marine Protected Areas
- 6.5 Sustainable Marine Resource Management
- 6.6 Habitat Restoration Principles
Module 07: Australian Marine Field Practice
- 7.1 Marine Survey and Sampling Methods
- 7.2 Water Quality Monitoring
- 7.3 Recording Marine Field Data
- 7.4 Australian Marine Protection Frameworks
- 7.5 Marine Biosecurity Requirements
- 7.6 Safe and Ethical Fieldwork

Certificate in Marine Studies

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Course Curriculum

1.1 Introduction to Marine Studies

1.2 Australia’s Marine Environment

1.3 Oceans, Seas and Coastal Zones

1.4 Marine Habitats and Ecosystems

1.5 Human Connections with Oceans

2.1 Physical Properties of Seawater

2.2 Ocean Currents and Circulation

2.3 Waves, Tides and Coastal Processes

2.4 Marine Weather and Climate

2.5 Ocean Chemistry Fundamentals

2.6 Seafloor and Marine Geology

3.1 Marine Biodiversity and Classification

3.2 Plankton and Marine Microorganisms

3.3 Marine Plants and Algae

3.4 Marine Invertebrates and Fish

3.5 Marine Reptiles, Birds and Mammals

3.6 Marine Food Webs and Interactions

4.1 Coral Reef Ecosystems

4.2 Mangrove and Estuarine Ecosystems

4.3 Seagrass and Coastal Habitats

4.4 Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches

4.5 Open Ocean and Deep-Sea Habitats

5.1 Fisheries and Aquaculture

5.2 Marine Tourism and Recreation

5.3 Shipping and Maritime Activities

5.4 Marine Resource Use

5.5 Coastal Development Impacts

6.1 Marine Pollution and Debris

6.2 Climate Change and Oceans

6.3 Marine Biodiversity Conservation

6.4 Marine Protected Areas

6.5 Sustainable Marine Resource Management

6.6 Habitat Restoration Principles

7.1 Marine Survey and Sampling Methods

7.2 Water Quality Monitoring

7.3 Recording Marine Field Data

7.4 Australian Marine Protection Frameworks

7.5 Marine Biosecurity Requirements

7.6 Safe and Ethical Fieldwork

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