Do you want to be a marine biologist?

Your journey starts here. This predominantly field-based unit is designed to engage, challenge, excite and inspire you through an experiential and hands-on marine science program.

Not only will you get a real taste of marine biology, you will get one unit credit towards your University of Tasmania degree for the following year and the unit is HECS free.

This unit will introduce you to concepts of ecological theory and practice allowing you to apply marine biology theories, techniques and sampling methods during a practical field investigation of species diversity within temperate intertidal communities. Emphasis will be placed on extending your understanding of practical techniques used in studying marine biology with the aim of enhancing your ability to design, collect and interpret biological data. It will encourage you to explore issues threatening biodiversity as well as the productivity of the marine system. Climate change, invasive species, pollution, debris and their associated social and economic impacts will be covered.

Course Requirements:

You will need access to a computer with reliable internet access in order to complete all required online components of the course.

You will also need a moderate level of personal fitness for the 5-day field trip to Maria Island where you will be accommodated in basic cabins or camping grounds (subject to availability and student numbers).

Field Excursion Fee:

This unit is covered by a HECS scholarship. However, there is a field excursion fee of $645 per student to cover transport from Hobart, all meals, accommodation, field sampling and diving equipment and support staff.

If you are under 18 years of age, you will require permission from a parent for admission and enrolment into this unit.

Kick start your university study

As a full unit offering within the University College Program, students who successfully complete this unit will gain 12.5 credit points in a Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Studies. That means when you start at the University of Tasmania you will have already complete one full unit.

Plus, if you are a Tasmanian student, this unit can also contribute to your TE/ATAR score.

This course is limited to 24 places, and based on demand in previous years, places will be offered based on the 300-word scholarship application. If you are interested in participating in this course please apply through the scholarship process.

Refer to the University Connections Program for more information.

Note:

Semester 1, 2020 (Field trip 21 - 25 April; workshop and final student presentation on 26 April at IMAS Salamanca, Hobart).

Enrolments close 4 weeks prior to the field excursion and there is a unit quota of 24 students.