Contemporary Skills in Marine and Antarctic Science unit (KSM720)

Introduction

Evidence-based decision making is a crucial skill in many areas of employment. Just as critical is being able to quickly and accurately assimilate available evidence and form sound conclusions that can be articulated to a range of stakeholders. This unit will develop knowledge and skills that are oriented to a graduate looking to find employment in a field related to marine and Antarctic science. The pattern of teaching for the unit will include a mix of lectures, workshops, and interactions with professionals in relevant fields. The focus will be on developing student’s abilities to synthesise information from a range of sources and use that to build coherent plans for solving open issues in marine and Antarctic Science.

Summary

Unit name	Contemporary Skills in Marine and Antarctic Science
Unit code	KSM720
Credit points	25
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans Ice and Climate
Coordinator	Doctor Andreas Seger
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Critically evaluate opportunities and skills needed to be successful in the field of marine and Antarctic science or similar field.
• Develop a coherent argument to support a program of work in marine and Antarctic Science based on evidence available in published literature, research data or other appropriate sources of information.
• Plan a program of work investigating an identified problem or question in marine and Antarctic science within constraints imposed by time, money and technical resources.
• Communicate research concepts and findings in marine and Antarctic science in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals in the field.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KSM724

Teaching

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Assessment	Project Plan (20%)|Skills Mapping (20%)|Project Submission (30%)|Stakeholder engagement (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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