Courses & Units
Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 1 of 4) KSM405
Hobart
Introduction
The program is designed to develop knowledge and skills in
research oriented towards physical oceanography, beyond those gained in
undergraduate courses. Students will first complete a literature review,
prepare a research plan and proposal, and present an introductory seminar, then
conduct an independent research program over a period of about 27 weeks.
Finally, students will present a seminar and produce a research thesis.
Enrolment consists of four 12.5% units as follows: KSM405, KSM406, KSM407 and KSM408.
Summary
| Unit name | Physical Oceanography Honours (Part 1 of 4) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM405 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Sustainable Marine Research Collaboration |
| Teaching staff | Staff of IMAS |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Summer school | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 25/2/2019 | 22/3/2019 | 15/4/2019 | 2/6/2019 |
| Semester 2 | 15/7/2019 | 9/8/2019 | 2/9/2019 | 20/10/2019 |
| Summer school | 1/1/2019 | 11/1/2019 | 28/1/2019 | 24/2/2019 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2019 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2019 will be available from the 1st October 2018.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2019: $2,339.00 | 2019: $4,400.00 | 010907 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Assessment | Research Proposal 10%, Initial Seminar 5%, Thesis 75%, Final Seminar 10%. |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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