This course serves as a general introduction to the field of Marine Science, and the scope of materials to be covered by the Bachelor of Marine Science degree. Elements of biological, physical and chemical oceanography and their applications to coastal management will be discussed, with the help of local as well as global examples.<br/><br/>This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Marine Science at the Gold Coast (program code 1328). Other students wanting to enrol in this course should contact the Program Convenor. Enrolment of non-Marine Science students will only be granted in exceptional circumstances -- Course Website