Course syllabus

Marine science, choosing courses - Suggested themes

 

Academic year: 2023-2024

The master's degree in marine science (two years, 120 credits) is achieved after the students have completed the course requirements of 120 credits of which at least 60 credits at advanced level in marine science, including a degree project of at least 30 credits. Degree projecs sizes may be 30, 45 or 60 credits, depending on availability and on the selected subject. A master's degree may include no more than 30 first-cycle credits.

 

Theme Marine Chemistry, suggested courses:

MAR440, Marine project - From idea to action, 15 credits (period 1: 28 August - November)

KEM170, Atmospheric Chemistry, 15 credits (period 2: November - January)

MAR455, Applied Analytical Chemistry in Marine Sciences, 15 credits or MAR210, Biogeochemical cycles in the sea, 15 credits (period 3: January – March)

MAR450, Chemical Dynamics in the Sea, 15 credits (period 4: March – 2 June)

 

Theme Marin Biology, suggested courses:

MAR440, Marine project - From idea to action, 15 credits (period 1: 28 August - November)

BIO418, Conservation and the genetics of populations 15 credits or BIO484, Comparative Physiology of Marine Animals including Applications for Aquaculture, 15 credits or (given Swedish) BIO283, Naturvård i vattenmiljöer, 15credits (period 2: November - January)

BIO458, Primary Producers of the Sea, 15 credits (period 3: January – March)

BIO451, Experimental marine ecology, 15 credits or BIO267, Marine Biodiversity 15 credits (period 4: March – 2 June). Please note, both courses (BIO267 & BIO451) take place at Tjärnö Marine Laboratory which results in additional mandatory costs for you as a student.

 

Theme Marine Geology, suggested courses:

GV2001 Regional Environmental Earth Science, 7.5 credits + GVG300 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy, 7.5 credits (period 1: 25 August - November) or MAR440, Marine project - From idea to action, 15 credits (period 1: 28 August - November)

GVM510, Marine Environmental Geology, 15 credits (period 2: November - January)

GVM460, Marine Micropaleontology and Paleooceanography, 15 credits (period 3: January – March)

Elective course/courses (period 4: March – 2 June)

MAR440, Marine project - From idea to action, 15 credits (second year period 1, if not taken during the first year)

 

Theme Physical Oceanography, suggested courses:

Additional requirements: At least 60 credits in the fields of Mathematics, Physics, Physical Oceanography, Meteorology or equivalent

First year:

OCM100, Physical Oceanography I, 15 credits (period 1: 28 August - November)

OCM210, Physical Oceanography II, 15 credits (period 2: November - January)

OC6310, Ocean Models, 15 credits (period 3: January – March)

Start degree project (45 credits) or take an elective course or seek an internship (period 4: March – 2 June)

Second year:

MAR440, Marine project - From idea to action, 15 credits (second year, period 1)

Degree project: Begin (30 credits) or continue (45 credits) and complete the degree project (second year, period 2 & 3)

OC4920, Observing the Ocean from Micro to Macro Scale, 15 credits (second year, period 4)

 

 

Degree project (thesis) for master in Marine sciences

The work can be done at the Department of Marine Sciences, at another institution in a relevant discipline, or externally at a company, institution or authority, and is supervised by scientifically trained researchers. To be registered on the course requires an approved individual study plan. The degree course may also, in agreement with the department, be registered as 30, 45 or 60 credits.

For suggestions of projects see the project catalogue here