91156 Ocean Systems and Climate Change
6cp; blockRequisite(s): (((96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10227 Bachelor of Environmental Forensics OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10228 Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10115 Bachelor of Biomedical Science OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10172 Bachelor of Molecular Biotechnology OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10184 Bachelor of Medical Science OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90677 144cp Life Sciences stream BSc OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM91006 Environmental Stream OR 96 credit points of completed study in spk(s): MAJ01112 Marine Biology Major BSc LLB BSc BBus)) OR 48 credit points of completed study in spk(s): CBK90572 96cp Major choice Chemistry BSc )
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Description
Ocean systems are supported by the energy derived from lower trophic organisms including microbes and macrophytes, which are essential for biogeochemical cycles. With the continuing increase in anthropogenic CO2 emissions, there is a critical need for understanding the processes that underpin ocean production and the impacts of climate change in order to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Students investigate the key drivers of primary production in marine ecosystems (oceanic microbes and phytoplankton; seagrass and mangrove communities; sea-ice and benthic microalgae), and explore how rising atmospheric CO2 and climate change are threatening the ecosystem functioning and services of our marine environment. Students are introduced to a diversity of case studies that are commonly employed to estimate primary production and environmental impact assessment and compare the relative strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Within this subject, students also explore knowledge in oceans systems, biogeochemical cycles and climate change that positions them for future graduate positions and employment with corporate sustainability and environmental markets, non-governmental and governmental organisations. This subject is directly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015, especially SDG13 (Climate Action) and SDG14 (Life below water).
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Footnote(s)
91156 runs every day (3rd year). Places in this subject are limited. Preference is given to environmental science students.
Detailed subject description.