James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

SC4003 - Marine and Environmental Science Honours (Part Time) (Part 1 of 4)

Except with the approval of the Dean, all subjects in a chain must be studied in consecutive teaching periods.

Subject Description

This subject is available to students eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program and who wish to undertake their honours in a Marine and Environmental Science discipline and on a part time basis.

Learning Outcomes

• design and conduct independent, original research in aquaculture, marine and terrestrial biology, zoology and/or ecology or environmental science
• contextualize, report, and interpret research results effectively, orally and in writing

Subject Assessment

As this subject is part of a subject chain, a final standard grade (e.g. P, C) will only be recorded for each subject after successful completion of all parts of the subject chain.

• Oral > Presentation 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Thesis/dissertation - (85%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Assumed Knowledge:  Students enrolling in this subject should have been approved to enrol in the Honours program.

Availabilities