Undergraduate Teaching

Undergraduate courses at all levels are conducted throughout the year at VMSC. Some courses are taught collaboratively. A strong teaching link exists between Melbourne and Monash Universities at VMSC and Flinders University through their Lincoln Marine Science Centre.

Most people probably think of Australia's coastal areas as spectacular corals and the Great Barrier Reef. However, half of Australia's extensive coastline is in temperate waters, and the southern marine flora and fauna is every bit as special as the terrestrial biota. Many groups, such as red seaweeds, crustaceans, and sea squirts are exceptionally diverse, and the vast majority of species are unique to Australia. The following field courses introducing students to the flora and fauna, and investigating ecological interactions among these organisms are offered at VMSC.

The courses are offered through the individual universities.

Deakin University

Marine Biology
Online undergraduate and postgraduate handbooks available at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/handbooks/2010/

Monash University

Marine Biology
School of Biological Sciences

The University of Melbourne

Marine Botany (in early summer - late November to early December). Field work along the Victorian coast will focus on the identification and ecology of Australia's unique seaweed flora.

Marine Zoology (in late summer - early February). This subject provides students with an appreciation of the range and diversity of the main groups of marine invertebrate animals particularly those of south-eastern Australia.

Experimental Marine Ecology (in early February). This subject covers current ecological principles and concepts, particularly as they apply to the marine biota. The major focus is on the design and analysis of ecological experiments.

RMIT University

RMIT University course information

Victoria University

Victoria University's course guide