Certificate in Marine Studies

Study the Certificate in Marine Studies for $25 Per Week On A Flexible Payment Plan

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Course Details

Qualification: Certificate in Marine Studies

Duration: This course is 600 hours in duration, but you have up to 12 months to complete the course with self-paced learning.

Delivery: 100% Online

Start Date: Start Anytime

Course Fees Include:

All the required study materials and course notes.
A course tutor to help you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
A certificate officially recognizing your successful completion of studies and qualification.
Transcripts indicating units completed.

Institute: SpotEd Education and Learning

Payment Options: Upfront Payment or a Flexible Payment Plan ($25 per week)

About SpotED

SpotED is the education and learning division of one of Australia’s largest job boards SpotJobs.com. SpotED believe that education should be engaging, practical and develop real skills to help you in your life. Partnering with industry and course topic experts provides an opportunity to study some of the most engaging, relevant education content today. Whether it’s an introductory certificate, expert level course or one of our bespoke programs you will receive the recognition and skills required for that industry.

Modules

Marine Studies I

Marine Ecology Systems
Shallow Waters and Reefs
Shellfish and Crustaceans
Squid, Octopus, and Other Primitive Animals
Fish Part A – (Cartilaginous Fish) Sharks, Eels, Rays
Fish Part B – (Bony Fish) Fish Anatomy/structure, types of fish
Marine Mammals – (Dolphins and Whales)
Turtles, Sea Snakes and Seabirds
Human Impact on Marine Environments and Fishing

Marine Studies II

Introduction and Simple Organisms (Protists, Sponges etc)
Marine Plants
Cnidarians and Worms: Anemones, Jellyfish, Crustaceans, Flatworms
Arthropods
Molluscs
Echinoderms: Starfish, Sea Urchins, Sea Cucumbers
Non-Bony Fishes: Lampreys, Hagfishes, Sharks, Rays
Bony Fishes I
Bony Fishes II
Marine Mammals

Earth Science

Structure and Forces – including plate tectonics and volcanoes
Rocks and Minerals – this lesson also looks at the formation and features of rocks and minerals
Surface Changes – erosion, weathering and surface waters
The Oceans – this lesson covers examines waves, seawater, tides and the corriolis effect
Air and Weather – the structure of the atmosphere, seasons,solar radiation and meteorology
The Greenhouse Effect – also including the ozone layer and atmospheric pollutants
Global Weather Patterns – looks at climate and climate classification
Geological Time – relative dating, radiocarbon dating, fossils and more
Modern Environmental Issues

Career Outcomes

Turn Your Passion for the Ocean Into a Career

Fascinated about fish, crustaceans, marine mammals, and marine life? Turn your love for the ocean into an exciting career. The Certificate in Marine Studies is a unique and informative course that teaches you all you need to know to level-up your knowledge in this field. This course covers relevant and important topics such as marine ecology systems, shallow waters and reefs, marine organisms, marine mammals and higher animals, human impact on marine environments, earth science, and much more.

Can’t Afford to Pay Upfront?

Want to study this course but can’t afford to pay upfront? No problem! This course comes with a super affordable interest-free payment plan option starting from $25 per week. Simply pay a weekly amount towards your course until the course is paid off and stress less. This course also has a low total course cost so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade your skills.

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