Content Endorsed Stage 6

Content Endorsed Stage 6

Course structure

Core & Optional modules

The core modules

Preliminary Modules

HSC Modules

Example of a unit

Preliminary Course outline Marine Studies Preliminary Course 2 Units - 120 hours The course is divided to complete the material over 24 weeks. In The Preliminary Course you are to complete -5 Core topics (30 hours) and -3 Modules(90 hours). Title pages COURSE TOPIC NAME 1 Core 1 Marine safety and First Aid 2 Core 2 Marine safety and First Aid 3 Module 3 Dangerous Marine Creatures 4 Module 3 Dangerous Marine Creatures 5 Module 3 Dangerous Marine Creatures Assessment 1 - Information Screen for Resort Foyer 6 Module 3 Dangerous Marine Creatures 7 Core 2 Marine Environment 8 Core 2 Marine Environment 9 Core3 Life in the Sea 10 Core 4 Humans in Water Assessment 2 - Wetsuit Design 11 Core 5 Marine and Maritime Employment 12 Core 5 Marine and Maritime Employment Assessment 3: Whale Watching Venture 13 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing 14 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing 15 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing 16 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing 17 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing 18 Module 15 Assessment 4 : Seafood Cooking 19 Module 14 Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms 20 Module 14 Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms 21 Module 14 Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms Assessment 5: Dissection 22 Module 7 Oceanography Assessment 6: Hydrometer Experiment 23 Module 7 Oceanography 24 Module 7 Oceanography

HSC Course outline Marine Studies Year 12 Course Outline 120 hours - Core Modules 3 x 30 hours, 2 x 15 hours - topics are: Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology - 30 hours Optional module 18: Marine archaeology - 30 hours Optional module 9: Sea birds of our coast - 15 hours Optional module 13: Marine aquarium - 15 hours Optional module 30: Aquaculture - 30 hours The time for assessment tasks will be included in the time for the weeks work. Weeks Title pages Topics 1 1 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology- Includes Assessment Task 1 2 2 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology 3 3 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology 4 4 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology 5 5 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology 6 6 Optional module 6: Coral reef ecology - Return of Assessment Task 1 7 7 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology-includes Assessment Task 2 8 8 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology 9 9 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology 10 10 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology 11 11 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology 12 12 Optional module 18: Marine archaeology - Return of Assessment Task 2 13 13 Optional module 9: Sea birds of our coast-includes Assessment task 3 14 14 Optional module 9: Sea birds of our coast 15 15 Optional module 9: Sea birds of our coast - Return of Assessment 3 16 16 Optional module 13: Marine aquarium-includes Assessment task 4 17 17 Optional module 13: Marine aquarium 18 18 Optional module 13: Marine aquarium- Return of Assessment Task 4 19 19 Optional module 30: Aquaculture- Includes Assessment Task 5 20 20 Optional module 30: Aquaculture 21 21 Optional module 30: Aquaculture 22 22 Optional module 30: Aquaculture 23 23 Optional module 30: Aquaculture - Return of Assessment Task 5 24 24 Optional module 30: Aquaculture

Assessment tasks Assessment tasks are integrated throughout the units. Task Timing (Title page) Topic Task Type Task Value(%) Outcomes Assessment Schedule Year 11 2013 Preliminary Course 120 hours Title page 6 Module 3 Dangerous Marine Creatures Title page 10 Core 4 Humans in Water Title page 12 Core 5 Marine &Maritime Employment Title page 18 Module 15 Seafood Handling and Processing Title page 21 Module 14 Anatomy and Physiology of Marine Organisms Title page 23 Module 7 Oceanography Power point 20% 1.1,1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1 Diagram 10% 1.3, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 5.3 Report 20% 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.2 Practical, report, power point 20% 1.1, 2.1, 3.4, 4.2, 5.5 Practical and report 20% 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.2, 5.3 Experiment and report 10% 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.3

Assessment Schedule Year 12 2013 HSC Course 120 hours Task/ Timing Topic Task Type Task 1 End of TP 6 Task 2 End of TP 12 Optional Module 6 Coral Reef Ecology Optional module 18 Marine Archaeology Information brochure slide presentation Task value % 25% Construction of model 25% Outcomes 1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 3.4 1.2, 1.4, 3.4, 5.1 Task 3 End of TP 15 Optional module 9 Sea birds of Our Coast Information board design 12.5% 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 5.2 Task 4 End of TP 18 Optional module 13 Marine Aquarium Practical, information pamphlet 12.5% 1.1, 2.3, 5.1, 5.3 Task 5 End of TP 23 Optional module 30 Aquaculture Research 25% 1.3, 1.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2

A typical assessment task

Samples of student work

Example Cuttlefish dissection

Example Construction of a replica watercraft

Example Cooking seafood

Example Catching & cooking Bush Spiced Barramundi with Sweet Potato Mash and Fruit Salad Recipe by Olivia Newton-John

Example Fish dissection

Example A PowerPoint to play in the foyer of a resort to warn of dangers

PowerPoint presentation This Octopus is a highly venomous octopus can be found in rock pools at low tides or in reef pools. They feed on shellfish and crabs and may be found where ever shellfish are found. How to Identify Blue ringed octopus are very small, with tentacles about 15-20cm long. They can be recognised by their bright, iridescent blue rings that appear when they are disturbed. First Aid Seek medical Assistance Immediately

Questions Do you have an interest in the ocean and its inhabitants? If you have an interest in the topic then the Marine Studies Course has a wide variety of topics. Can you do Marine Studies if you do not live near the coast? Yes, the units can be completed without access to the ocean. If you have a dam or river near you that would be helpful. Are there exams? No. There are assessment tasks throughout the course. Is Marine Studies an ATAR subject? No. It counts toward the HSC but not contribute to an ATAR. If you have further questions contact the science faculty.