College of Marine and Environmental Sciences. Information session for postgraduate coursework students

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1 College of Marine and Environmental Sciences Information session for postgraduate coursework students

2 Objectives of this session Overview of postgraduate coursework programs in the College Answer questions Provide an opportunity to meet other students

3 Information for Postgraduate Students - PDF of this session - Other Information

4 Academic Groups Aquaculture and Fisheries Environment, Geography and Sustainability Marine Biology Terrestrial Ecosystems

5 Postgraduate Coursework Programs (TSV) Master of Science/ Grad Dip/ Grad Cert Majors in: Aquaculture Science & Technology Fisheries Biology & Management Marine Biology & Ecology Natural Resource Management Protected Area Management Tropical Biology & Conservation Master of Tropical Urban & Regional Planning /Grad Cert Grad Cert Disaster Management

6 Postgraduate Coursework Programs There are many similarities in the postgraduate coursework programs across the college. However, it is important to check specific information about your degree and major. Check with your Coordinator.

7 Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators (TSV) Igor Pirozzi Chaoshu Zeng Naomi Gardiner Lin Schwarzkopf Aquaculture Science & Technology Aquaculture Science & Technology Marine Biology & Ecology Tropical Biology & Conservation Fisheries Biology & Management

8 Postgraduate Coursework Coordinators (TSV) Jon Luly Amy Diedrich David King Natural Resource Management Protected Area Management Tropical Urban & Regional Planning

9 Postgraduate Coursework Programs

10 Degree Structure Each degree requires a minimum amount of credit points e.g. 36 credit points for a MSc Each degree is made up of: Core subjects Option subjects To find out which Core and Option subjects you need to do for your degree you need to visit the Course Enrolment Planner webpage

11 Course Enrolment Planners Follow the links to your degree and major

12 Master of Science in Fisheries Biology & Management 36 credit points Core Subjects 12 credit points MB5003:03 Fisheries Science MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design or MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies MB5310:03 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools or EV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries SC5055:03 Research and Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences Core subjects will automatically appear in your Study Plan in estudent. For some Cores you may have a choice of two or more subjects. For these you will need to use the dropdown menu to select the subject you want to enrol in.

13 Master of Science in Fisheries Biology & Management (cont.) 36 credit points PLUS Option Subjects 6 credit points AQ5007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics EV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries EV5210:03 Management of marine Protected Areas EV5701:03 Managing Coastal and Marine Environments MB5055:03 Biological Oceanography MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies MB5260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling MB5270:03 Wetland and Estuarine Ecosystems MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design MB5310:03 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools MB5450:03 Molecular Approaches to Marine Ecology and Evolution PLUS 18 credit points of level 5 AQ, BC, BZ, EV, MB, MI, TO or TV subjects.

14 Study plan for MSc Fisheries Biology & Management Core subjects will automatically appear in your study plan Choice of two subjects No choice No choice Choice of two subjects For some Cores you may have a choice of two or more subjects For these there will be a dropdown menu from which you can select a subject

15 Master of Science in Marine Biology and Ecology 36 credit points Core Subjects 12 credit points MB5004:03 Marine Conservation Biology or MB5260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling Use dropdown menu to select the subject you want to enrol in MB5160:03 Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes or MB5190:03 Coral Reef Ecology or MB5400:03 Life History and Evolution of Reef Corals MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design or MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies SC5055:03 Research and Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences Core subjects are already on your study plan

16 Master of Science in Marine Biology and Ecology (cont.) 36 credit points OptionSubjects 6 credit points AQ5007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science BZ5220:03 Population and Community Ecology BZ5440:03 Ecology and Conservation BZ5640:03 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments EV5203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Birds, Reptiles EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems MB5004:03 Marine Conservation Biology MB5070:03 Marine Evolution and Biogeography MB5160:03 Evolution and Ecology of Reef Fishes MB5190:03 Coral Reef Ecology MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies MB5260:03 Ecological Dynamics: An Introduction to Modelling MB5300:03 Sampling and Experimental Design MB5350:03 Current Issues in Coral Reef Ecology MB5380:03 Invertebrate Biology MB5400:03 Life History and Evolution of Reef Corals MB5430:03 Behaviour of Marine Animals MB5550:03 Biology of Reef Corals PLUS 18 credit points of level 5 AQ, BC, BZ, EV, MB, MI, TO or TV subjects.

17 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management 36 credit points Core Subjects 6 credit points EV5009:03 Foundations of Natural Resource Management SC5055:03 Research and Communication in the Natural Sciences PLUS Option Subjects Select 9 credit points of specified BZ and EV level 5 subjects from the following list: BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science BZ5740:03 Wildlife Ecology and Management EV5002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment EV5013:03 Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions EV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation or EV5010:03 Planning for Sustainable Communities in a Changing Environment EV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental Management EV5502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems or EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems or EV5506:03 Remote Sensing

18 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management (cont.) 36 credit points PLUS Option Subjects Select 9 credit points of specified EV level 5 subjects from the following list: EV5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science EV5003:03 Environmental Economics EV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management EV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries MB5004:03 Marine Conservation Biology PLUS

19 Master of Science in Natural Resource Management (cont.) 36 credit points PLUS Option Subjects Select 12 credit points of specified level 5 subjects from the following list: BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science EV5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science EV5002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment EV5003:03 Environmental Economics EV5008:03 Professional Placement EV5010:03 Planning for Sustainable Communities in a Changing Environment EV5013:03 Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions EV5014:03 Managing Tropical Fisheries EV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation EV5203:03 Conserving Marine Wildlife: Sea Mammals, Bir ds, Reptiles EV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management EV5252:03 Indigenous Environmen tal Management EV5401:03 Coastal and Catchment Geomorphology EV5502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems EV5506:03 Remote Sensing EV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management EV5701:03 Managing Coas tal and Marine Environments EV5901:03 Special Topic 1 EV5902:03 Special Topic 2 EV5910:03 Minor Project (Part 1 of 2) EV5920:03 Minor Project (Part 2 of 2) EV5914:06 Independent Project and Dissertation (Part 1of 2) EV5915:06 Independent Project and Dissertation (Part 2 of 2) HI5005:03 Environmental History LA5902:03 Environmental Law and Policy MB5310:03 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools

20 Master of Science in Protected Area Management 36 credit points Core Subjects BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science BZ5215:03 Conservation Biology or MB5004:03 Marine Conservation Biology EV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation or EV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental Management EV5205:03 Conserving Tropical Rainforests or EV5210:03 Management of Marine Protected Areas EV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographic Information systems or EV5002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment EV5002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment or EV5601:03 Social Impact Assessment: Environmental Management or EV5502:03 Advanced Geographic Information Systems SC5055:03 Research and Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences PLUS 12 credit points of specified level 5 subjects from the specified list. or 12 credit points of cross-institutional subjects. Study plans must be approved by the course coordinator. If there is a choice of Core you will need to use the dropdown menu to select the Core you want to enrol in.

21 Master of Science in Aquaculture, Science & Technology 36 credit points Core Subjects 6 credit points AQ5006:03 Aquaculture: Principles and Practices BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science Plus Option Subjects Select 18 credit points of specified level 5 subjects from the following list: AQ5002:03 Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition AQ5003:03 Aquaculture: Propagation AQ5004:03 Aquaculture: Stock Improvement AQ5007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology AQ5008:03 Aquaculture: Systems Design AQ5009:03 Aquaculture of Tropical Species AQ5010:06 Aquaculture: Production and evaluation Report AQ5012:06 Aquaculture: Hatchery Techniques AQ5015:03 Sustainable Aquaculture

22 Master of Science in Aquaculture, Science & Technology (cont.) 36 credit points Plus Option Subjects Select 12 credit points of specified level 5 subjects from the following list: AQ5002:03 Aquaculture: Feeds and Nutrition AQ5003:03 Aquaculture: Propagation AQ5004:03 Aquaculture: Stock Improvement AQ5007:03 Aquatic Animal Ecophysiology AQ5008:03 Aquaculture: Systems Design AQ5009:03 Aquaculture of Tropical Species AQ5010:06 Aquaculture: Production and evaluation Report AQ5012:06 Aquaculture: Hatchery Techniques AQ5013:03 Aquaculture: Special Topic (Student Placement) AQ5015:03 Sustainable Aquaculture AQ5021:03 Aquaculture: Special Topic 1 BZ5503:03 Literature Review BZ5509:03 Minor Project and Seminar BZ5512:03 Minor Project, Seminar and Proposal LA5902:03 Environmental Law and Policy LB5218:03 Business Plan: Application of Strategy MB5003:03 Fisheries Science MB5310:03 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools SC5055:03 Research and Communication Skills in the Natural Sciences TV5240:03 Aquatic Pathobiology

23 Master of Science in Tropical Biology & Conservation 36 credit points Core subjects 12 credit points BZ5001:03 Quantitative Methods in Science or MB5230:03 Design and analysis in Ecological Studies SC5055:03 Research and Communication Skills in Natural Sciences BZ5215:03 Conservation Biology BZ5220:03 Population and Community Ecology or BZ5740:03 Wildlife Ecology and Management or BZ5440:03 Ecology and Conservation Use dropdown menu to select the subject you want to enrol in

24 Master of Science in Tropical Biology & Conservation (cont.) 36 credit points Plus Option subjects 6 credit points BZ5061:03 Behavioural Ecology BZ5210:03 Ecology of Tropical Forest Ecosystems BZ5220:03 Population and Community Ecology BZ5420:03 Ecological Genetics BZ5440:03 Ecology and Conservation BZ5450:03 Ecological and Conservation Genetics BZ5615:03 Plant Survival in a Land of Fire, Flood and Drought BZ5725:03 Herpetology BZ5740:03 Wildlife Ecology and Management BZ5755:03 Biodiversity and Climate Change: Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation EV5002:03 Environmental Impact Assessment EV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature and Conservation EV5505:03 Introduction to Geographical Information Systems MB5230:03 Design and Analyses in Ecological Studies Plus Option subjects 18 credit points Select 18 credit points of level 5 AQ, BC, BZ, EV, MB or MI subjects

25 Difficulties with enrolment Online enrolment videos Visit Enrolment Staff in the Education Central Building (Building 134)

26 Study Periods & Important Dates

27 Study Periods The year is divided into two main study periods: Study Period 1: 23 February 19 June (2015) Study Period 2: 27 July 20 November (2015) Plus several shorter study periods (SP SP11) Each Study Period has a census date!!

28 Census dates Why are they important? Census date is the date on which a student s enrolment in a subject is taken to be finalised (changes after this date will incur a financial and an academic penalty) Find out more:

29 Important dates

30 Census dates You have some time to finalise your subjects

31 Census dates Important things to remember: Every study period has its own census date It is your responsibility to keep track of these

32 Subjects

33 Subjects Subjects are available in different study periods, attendance modes and locations Attendance modes include: Internal (on campus, Study Period 1 and 2) External (flexible delivery) Block Limited (part face to face, part external) Most common in CMES

34 Block-mode subjects These are days intensive subjects (all day, sometimes including weekends). Assignments are usually due after the contact period.

35 College of Marine & Environmental Science. Block Mode Subjects - Postgraduate offerings in the Biological and Environmental Sciences Period Subject Title Teaching Dates Campus Subject Coordinator SP 3 AQ5015 Sustainable Aquaculture 4-14 Feb TSV Kate Hutson BZ5640 Marine Plants and Algae in their Environments Jan TSV Kirsten Heimann BZ5745 Tropical Entomology 2 13 Feb CNS Tobin Northfield MB5450 Molecular Approaches to Marine Ecology and Evolution 27 Jan 6 Feb (odd yrs only) TSV Lynne Van Herwerden MB5310 Marine Reserves as Fisheries Management Tools Feb TSV Garry Russ MB5550* Biology of Reef Corals Not offered (even yrs only, Feb) TSV Mia Hoogenboom SP 6 / 7 BZ5620 Tropical Flora of Australia (CNS) 22 June 3 July CNS Sandra Abell BZ5755 Biodiversity and Climate Change (CNS) 6 17 July CNS Stephen Williams BZ5730 Ornithology July (TBA) TBA EV5013 Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions July TSV Steve Turton EV5251 Environmental Impacts of Human Activities in Protected Areas 2-12 July CNS Miriam Goosem MB5300 Sampling and Experimental Design (TSV) 22 June 5 July TSV Naomi Gardiner MB5430* Behaviour of Marine Animals (TSV) July (odd yrs only) TSV Mark McCormick MB5340** Ecological Dynamics: Modelling with Data July (odd yrs only) TSV Sean Connolly SP 10 / 11 BZ5725 Herpetology (TSV) Not offered (even yrs only, Nov) TSV Lin Schwarzkopf EV5014 Managing Tropical Fisheries 23 Nov - 1 Dec TSV Colin Simpfendorfer EV5210 Management of Marine Protected Areas 27 Nov 5 Dec (odd years only) TSV Alastair Birtles EV5502 Advanced Geographic Information Systems 7 Dec - 16 Dec TSV James Moloney MB5370* Techniques in Marine Biology (TSV) Not offered in 2015 TSV Orpha Bellwood MB5001* ** Tropical Marine Ecology & Coastal Impacts (Thailand) TBA Michael Kingsford * Subject has a quota ** Subject has requisite requirements Subject descriptions available at Enrol at least 2 wks prior to the start date & before census date ( There is a minimum number of students necessary to run subjects and maximum quotas may apply. Check details.

36 Subject Codes The first two letters indicate the subject area. AQ Aquaculture MB Marine Biology BZ Tropical Biology EV Environmental Science The first number indicates the level. AQ5009:03 is a level 5 (postgraduate) subject. The two digits after the colon indicate the credit points AQ5009:03 is a 3 credit point subject. Most subjects are 3 credit points.

37 Subjects Some subjects require assumed knowledge. This is knowledge you should already have to successfully complete a subject but is not a formal pre-requisite. Your coordinator will help assess these at your meeting based on your previous studies.

38 Always read and consult with your coordinator if in doubt

39 Learning about subjects Subject search

40 Learning about subjects To select all MB level 5 subjects

41 Subjects: some rules Postgraduate students can only enrol in 5000 level subjects Some subjects are co-taught with specialised undergraduate subjects Option subjects must be related to your major (no languages, photography, etc) Always check with your coordinator if interested in a subject not listed in your options

42 Check the timetable when planning your subjects Check the timetable to make sure there are no clashes (before trying to enrol) Some subjects will have repeat tutorials (you only need to attend one) Most subjects don t have tutorials the first week of classes but some do. Check!

43 Finding the subject timetable Welcome to Lecture Timetables 2014 Teaching Period 1 Teaching Period 2 Cairns Web Version PDF Version Townsville Web Version PDF Version Cairns Web Version PDF Version The web version allows you to look at several subjects at the same time Townsville Web Version PDF Version

44 Subject timetable

45 Potential clash but likely not Repeat tutorials You only need to attend one

46 What happens if there are clashes? Consult with your coordinator Consult with lecturers

47 Grading system at JCU GRADE Percentage GPA HD (High Distinction) 85% 7 D (Distinction) 75% to <85% 6 C (Credit) 65% to <75% 5 P (Pass) 50% to <65% 4 PC (Pass conceded) >47% to <50% 3 N (No Pass) <50% 1.5

48 Interested in research? Coursework Programs BSc or Other Degree BSc in Discipline * ** Graduate Certificate of Science Coursework Only: 4 subjects 12 c 0.5 year Graduate Diploma of Science Coursework Only: 8 subjects 24 c 1 year Master of Science (coursework) Coursework Only: 12 subjects 36 c 1.5 years Master of Science (coursework) Coursework: 8 subjects 24 Research Option: Literature Review 3 Project & seminar years (36) Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods Coursework: 3 subjects 9 Research Option: Literature Review 3 Project, proposal & 12 seminar 1 year (24) Graduate Certificate of Research Methods Research Only: Literature Review 3 Project & seminar year (12) BSc Honours Research Only: Thesis 24 credit points 1 year (24) Some requirements must be met to enter research option ** ** * * Master of Philosophy (MSc phil) Research Only: Thesis 1-2 years ** * Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Research Only: Thesis 3 years

49 Interested in the research option? Requirements for Biology students: Completion of 1 semester of coursework with a GPA > 5.5 (>6 in MB) Distinction or greater in subject(s) relevant to project Project identified and supervisor available For example: 2 Credits + 2 Distinctions = = 5.5 GPA An information session will be held later in the semester Your main focus for now should be to obtain good grades

50 Interested in research degrees? (MPhil and PhD) If your ultimate goal is to go on to do a research degree at JCU you must complete a semester of research (research option) as part of your coursework program Ask your coordinator if you are not sure

51 Consultation with your coordinator You must consult with your coordinator about your study plan in O week Arrange a meeting - Naomi Gardiner (MB&E, FB&M): signup sheet - Rest of the Coordinators: Prepare yourself - Read about the degree requirements, the subjects available and check the timetable - Bring your study plan to your meeting Your coordinator can request subjects to be added to your study plan but you must enrol in them (online or in person) You can start enrolling in subjects before meeting your coordinator

52 Once enrolled: LearnJCU This is an on-line tool for students to obtain detailed information from their lecturer about: Subject outlines Subject Materials (handbook, reading materials, etc) Registration for tutorials Viewing grades Details of Assignments Discussion Board Information from your lecturer

53 Writing support Faye Christidis Kelly Johns Group Sessions We can work with you on a specific assignment Answer general questions on writing Drop-in, you do not need to book We will you the day, time and location One on One Sessions (up to 50 minutes) You need to attend a Group Session first Make an appointment by If you get <60% in an assignment you need to contact me.

54 Writing support Learning Centre Learning Skills Sessions Individual consultations