Marine Geography - Cardiff Watch

Hi E. Smith,The course at present includes just one core first year Biology module, and one similar Chemistry module. These are compulsory, but assume little prior knowledge, and each module is just 10 credits worth of 120 credit total for the year. So not a huge proportion of the overall score. At Level 2 there is a 10 credit Biology based Marine Ecosystems module, and a Chemistry based Environmental Pollution module also 10 credits. But you should not be put off by these, they are not too difficult and all equations etc are well explained. The Biological Environments and Marine Ecosystems modules will involve some practical marine sampling i.e. going out on a fishing boat and trawling for samples, which is always fun! The Chemistry based modules may involve practical water sampling, these are essential modules to understand environmental and ecological flows, and ecosystem adaptations to human pollution. All very important for an Earth Scientist to get to grips with. The School also has great links with Sub Aqua providers, it is a good idea to get yourself on a Dive course if possible, you could find yourself examining marine life in all sorts of exotic locations!