COURSE INFORMATION

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K22 Bachelor of Science (Surf Science and Technology)

This three-year full-time or equivalent part-time degree offered by the South West Campus provides an opportunity for individuals with an interest in surfing to pursue the scientific, business and technological aspects of the surfing industry. Students acquire the skills necessary for management in this diverse, expanding and exciting industry. Subject areas considered include ocean sciences, materials technology, event management, human performance, business studies together with units of study associated with the surfing genre.

 

Graduates from this course are able to find employment in the following careers: Environmental Officer, Conservation Project Manager, Surf Event Co-ordinator, Meteorologist, Hydrologist, Coastal Zone Manager, Surfing Coach, Marine Scientist.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University admission requirements apply.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Bunbury Campus.

Some units are to be delivered at the Margaret River Education Campus (MREC).
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Science (Surf Science and Technology) course structure consists of 14 Surf Science & Technology units (210 credit points), two foundation units (30 credit points) accompanied by eight elective units (120 credit points). Students may choose to select an eight unit (120 credit points) Business Major as their elective stream. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
RPS1100 Communication for the Professions 15
SST1108 Oceans and Atmosphere 15
SST1120 Introduction to Physical Science 15
SST1124 Competitive Surfing and Event Management 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
RPS1120 Information and Communications Technology for the Professions 15
SST1125 Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing 15
SST1209 Skills Analysis in Surfing 15
One unit from Business Major, minor or elective
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
SST2117 Meteorology 15
SST2119 Surf Equipment Design, Materials and Manufacturing 1 15
Two units from Business Major, minor or elective
 
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
SST2218 Performance Enhancement in Surfing 15
SST2219 Surf Equipment Design, Materials and Manufacturing 2 15
Two units from Business Major, minor or elective
 
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
SST3127 Human Biology and Human Performance 15
SST3128 The Coastal Zone 15
Two units from Business Major, minor or elective
 
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
SST3226 Marine Environment 15
SST3227 Science Project 15
SST3230 Surf Culture 15
One unit from Business Major, minor or elective
 
 
MAAAHIBusiness Major
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010