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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

312137 v.2 Coastal Zone Management Major (BSc Science)

Introduction

This major provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to plan and manage human activities while conserving the coastal environment. The emphasis of the course material is on science and management techniques for the aquatic environment. Fields of study include biology, aquatic animal production and management, environmental impact and assessment, aquatic resource management, geology and the physical environment of the coastal zone. The curriculum focuses on the Australian coastal zone, however, international case studies are incorporated. This degree is an opportunity to meet the need for increased research into the coastal environment while managing the sustainability of the current and future anthropogenic activities within the coastal zone.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
13087 v.7   Aquatic Ecosystems 201 5.0 25.0
312383 v.1   Coastal Science 201 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312385 v.1   Coral Reef Systems 202 4.0 25.0
313555 v.1   Integrated Coastal Zone Management 200 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312386 v.1   Marine Habitat Mapping 301 5.0 25.0
312387 v.1   Environmental Impact Assessment 301 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312388 v.1   Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture 302 4.0 25.0
312389 v.2   Coastal Policy and Planning 302 4.0 25.0
  50.0