EAE3311 - Oceans and coasts - Monash University

Overview

In this unit you will apply active learning approaches to examine ocean circulation and mixing, ocean chemistry and productivity, sediment transport in the oceans, and hydrodynamic forces affecting coastlines. Particular attention will be paid to key processes that pose significant management challenges for human societies and the natural world, such … For more content click the Read More button below.

In this unit you will apply active learning approaches to examine ocean circulation and mixing, ocean chemistry and productivity, sediment transport in the oceans, and hydrodynamic forces affecting coastlines. Particular attention will be paid to key processes that pose significant management challenges for human societies and the natural world, such as runoff, ocean acidification, eutrophication, coastal erosion, ocean warming and sea level rise.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Ruth Reef

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Ruth Reef

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of the effect of stream loads, waves and sea levels on coastal geomorphology, and their variation among physiographic, hydrodynamic and climatic environments;

Develop an understanding of ocean circulation patterns and explain their importance for global climate, marine pollution, carbon and nitrogen cycles, species distributions and local marine management;

Quantify the transport of sediments in the oceans and along the coastline;

Collect relevant samples and interpret biodiversity and environmental conditions in marine environments;

Use Geographical Information Systems (GIS) effectively for spatial and remote sensing data analysis.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Quizzes

2 - Laboratory reports

3 - Field trip report

4 - Oral presentation

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workload requirements

Workload

Off campus attendance requirements

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Field trip estimated cost is $200.

A limited number of field trip scholarships are available via application to the Unit Coordinator. Alternative assessment is available for students with special consideration. Adequate clothing and protective footwear (closed) appropriate for field work and working outdoors MUST be worn and are at student cost.

Availability in areas of study

Earth science
Environmental science
Geographical science
Human geography