Introduction To Marine Studies (I)

Introduction to Marine Studies (I)

Course info

This course is a perfect introduction for people wanting to work in the field of Marine Studies. You will be introduced to a wide range of factors related to marine studies.

What will you achieve from this course?

After completing Introduction to Marine Studies (I) you will have the knowledge to better understand the basic groups of marine life, the range of molluscs and crustaceans and their lifecycles, the biology and ecological significance of Cephalopods and Clupeoids and much more!

Lessons:

•     Marine Ecology Systems - Ecology; Marine Weather (including El Nino, Thermocline, Gulf streams), Continental shelf, Nutrient cycle, Red tide, Plankton, Marine Plants (including Mangroves, Shallow & Deep water algae)
•     Shallow Waters & Reefs - Coral Reefs, Rocky Shorelines, Estuaries, Marine Arthropods
•     Shellfish & Crustaceans - Molluscs and Brachiopods. Crabs, Lobsters, Prawns etc
•     Squid, Octopus, and Other Primitive Animals - Cephalopods and Clupeoids
•     Fish Part A - (Cartilaginous Fish) Sharks, Eels, Rays; Shark Lifecycle, How dangerous are sharks? Effect of sharks on tourism
•     Fish Part B - (Bony Fish) Fish Anatomy/structure, legalities (protection), types of fish, etc
•     Marine Mammals - Types of marine mammals, protection and politics, position of these animals in the food chain, products derived from marine mammals & substitutes.
•     Turtles, Sea Snakes and Seabirds - Including toxicity of sea snakes; turtle protection, penguins and other seabirds
•     Human Impact on Marine Environments & Fishing - Including commercial vs recreational fishing, significance of certain mesopelagic fish, techniques for managing stocks of fish & other marine life.

Course Delivery

This course is able to be completed either online or by correspondence.

Work Load  | Full time: 12hrs per week |  Part time: 6hrs per week |  Total Duration 100hrs

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