Courses - Faculty of Science
Marine Science
Stage I
The Oceans Around Us
A multidisciplinary approach to understanding the importance of our oceans in terms of natural processes and human uses and values. It includes an understanding of the physical and biological processes in the ocean and how they are addressed through ocean management in New Zealand and internationally, allowing informed debate about the future of the ocean realm.
Stage II
Principles of Marine Science
An introduction to the physical and biological structure of the oceans, sea floor, coastlines and the biological communities that inhabit them. Subject matter includes an overview of the nature and scope of marine science globally and within the New Zealand and Auckland contexts. A wide coverage of marine science issues are presented with an emphasis on multidisciplinary examples.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in BSc courses
Stage III
Dynamics of Marine Systems
Fundamental processes in the marine environment with an emphasis on interdisciplinary linkages in the functioning of marine ecosystems. Topics include: the role of fluid dynamics in the lives of marine animals and in shaping the physical marine environment, and interdisciplinary studies of marine ecosystems.
Prerequisite: MARINE 202
Freshwater and Estuarine Ecology
The structure, biodiversity and ecology of lakes, streams, wetlands and estuaries and linkages with near-shore marine habitats. Emphasis is placed on the role of science in monitoring and managing these ecosystems. Case studies include the impact of Auckland’s urban sprawl on stream, estuarine and near-shore marine habitats, and local estuaries as nurseries for fish.
Prerequisite: 15 points from BIOSCI 206, ENVSCI 201, MARINE 202
Restriction: BIOSCI 330
Advanced Concepts in Marine Science
Independent study on current topics in marine science under the guidance of an individual academic with similar interests to the student, focusing on specialist research techniques in chosen subfields of marine science.
Restriction: MARINE 399
Practical Skills in Marine Science
Development of practical skills in a range of marine science disciplines. Includes a residential field trip at the Leigh Marine Laboratory.
Prerequisite: MARINE 202
Capstone: Marine Science
A capstone course for those enrolled in the Marine Science major, in which students demonstrate mastery of concepts and skills learnt during their degree through the production and presentation of an independent project developed in conjunction with a mentor from the academic staff.
Prerequisite: MARINE 202 and 30 points at Stage III in BSc courses
Restriction: MARINE 304
Postgraduate 700 Level Courses
Current Issues in Marine Science
An exploration of current topics in Marine Science. The topics and material will recognise the wide range of undergraduate experience across participants and emphasise the value of cross-disciplinary approaches to Marine Science.
Field Techniques in Marine Science
An advanced course in the development of practical skills in research design, implementation and analysis in Marine Science.
Marine Protected Areas - Level 9
Current research related to marine protected areas is reviewed, including planning principles and processes for designing marine protected areas, and its role in science, conservation of biological diversity, and fisheries. Practical components include visits to marine reserves, exposure to planning software, and analysis of marine protected related data. The knowledge and skills gained are applied with an independent research project.
Restriction: ENVSCI 726
Ocean Management and Planning
Approaches to management and conservation of global oceans are changing rapidly to address increasingly complex social, economic and environmental issues. Reviews current ocean governance, policy, planning and management approaches, modern ocean management and planning tools using examples from recent international ocean conservation projects.
Applied Estuarine Ecology
Emphasises multi-disciplinary science that integrates across different empirical and theoretical approaches to better understand the functioning of soft-sediment ecosystems. Covers fundamental ecological principles of soft-sediment systems through to the impacts associated with human activities. Includes practical exercises in experimental field ecology which will introduce students to key research methods. No formal prerequisite but knowledge of Stage III marine ecology or science will be assumed.
Restriction: ENVSCI 702
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in MARINE 780 A and B, or MARINE 780
Research Project - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in MARINE 790 A and B, or MARINE 790
Dissertation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in MARINE 792 A and B, or MARINE 792
Thesis in Marine Studies - Level 9
Restriction: MARINE 796
To complete this course students must enrol in MARINE 794 A and B
Thesis in Marine Conservation - Level 9
To complete this course students must enrol in MARINE 795 A and B