B.Sc in Marine Science

1.  Programme Outline

The bachelors in Marine Science programme has been designed blending elements of Marine Science programme whilst dedicated to promote understanding and advanced skills relating to marine and coastal conservation. The programme provides insights into ‘real-world’ applications as well as maximising the skills of students to produce skilled graduates with marine biotechnology, hydro-oceanography, and conservation as their specialities for the utilization of marine biological potential resources by applying understanding and principles of conservation of resources and the marine environment.

2.  Programme Aims

・    Carry out quality marine science learning to produce graduates who have competence in the field of conservation and utilization of marine resources, so they are able to take part in the world of work.

・    Producing graduates who have independence, integrity and leadership, so that they are able to contribute to the development of marine science and technology and are beneficial for the life of society, nation and state.

・    Improve the quality and quantity of research that focuses on issues in the scope of conservation and utilization of marine biological resources, both as scientific development and in contributing to solving problems in coastal and marine areas.

・    Improve the quality and quantity of community service activities that involve lecturers and students as a form of scientific contribution in community empowerment.

・    The implementation of an education management system that applies the principles of higher education quality assurance, both to inputs, processes and outputs based on legislation, vision, mission and basic values of Universitas Padjadjaran.

・    The realization of partnerships with various domestic and foreign organizations for the implementation and development of higher education.

3.  Programme Learning Outcome

Knowledge and understanding

On successful completion of this programme, you will have knowledge and understanding of:

・    The need for both multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary approach in knowledge advancement and marine science understanding

・    The terminology, nomenclature and classification systems that are used and developed within the disciplines of marine science

・    The contribution of marine science expertise to debate on environmental issues and how these knowledge form the basis for concerns about the ocean.

・    The contribution of your subject to knowledge development about the world we live in

・    The relevance of knowledge and skills acquired on your study programme towards professional activities, environmental impacts and the world of employment.

Intellectual abilities

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

・    Apply the fundamentals of each major discipline (chemistry, physics, biology and mathematics) to the marine sciences especially in marine conservation. The students are able to figure out and analyse the relationship between the basic science related to marine conservation especially in cases in Indonesia.

・    Operate the core concepts in biological, chemical and physical processes in marine environments and their interactions.

・    Understand the biology and ecology of marine species, along with their relationships with their habitats throughout all marine ecosystems. These systems include coastal, shallow water, water column and deep ocean.

・    Understand the organisation of biological organisms from a whole individual to cellular and genetic levels.

・    Collect quantitative data from the biological and physical marine environment

・    Understand the global issue implications such as climate change on marine environment, and the role of marine systems in climate change

・    Be aware of human impacts and exploitations towards the biological and physical environment, natural resources, and the resulting feedback on human societies especially in coastal areas

・    Be a specialist topic selection in research frontiers in marine biology and other required techniques used to investigate the system.

・    Apply the range of mathematical and statistical methods to biological and physical marine sciences.

Practical skills

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

・    Plan, design, conduct and report both verbally and in writing on investigations, including the use of primary and secondary data.

・    Collect, record and analyse primary data using appropriate techniques in the field and laboratory

・    Undertake field and laboratory investigations in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessments, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity towards the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders.

・    Locate, retrieve, read, use and reference the marine science work of others in an appropriate manner.

・    Able to use relevant software that are commonly used in marine science topics.

General transferable skills

On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to:

・    Recognise and use marine science specific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.

・    Critically analyse, synthesise and summarise information, including prior research

・    Collect and integrate several lines of evidence to formulate and test hypotheses

・    Apply knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems, including collection and documentation of marine science information in fields, experimental design of field surveys and sampling programmes

・    Recognise the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciating the need for professional codes of conduct

・    Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences in written, verbal and graphical forms

・    Select and use the appropriate method and means of communication for various situations

・    Absorb and respond to a variety of information sources (e.g., textual, numerical, verbal, graphical)

・    Appreciate issues of sample selection, accuracy, precision and uncertainty during collection, recording and data analysis in the field and laboratory

・    Prepare, process, interpret and present data using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques, univariate and multivariate statistical analyses and computer software packages, including geographic information systems

・    Develop computing and data analysis skills in a wide range of techniques

・    Solve numerical problems

・    Critically use the Internet as a means of communication and as a source of information

・    Identify individual and collective goals and responsibilities and perform in an appropriate manner

・    Recognise and respect the views and opinions of other team members

・    Appreciate the concepts of experimental learning in groups and team performances

・    Evaluate performance as an individual and as a team member

・    Develop the skills necessary for self-managed and life-long learning (e.g. working independently, time management and organisation skills)

・    Identify and work towards targets for personal, academic and career development

・    Develop an adaptable and flexible approach to study and work

4.         Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy

Higher education in Indonesia is undergoing a period of rapid and significant change, and it is being asked to equip students to play an effective role in Indonesia and global society. The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy is one of the important strategies referred to Indonesia Higher Degree Education system and Universitas Padjadjaran rules. The lectures in Universitas Padjadjaran have to pass two formal courses (PEKERTI and AA), in order to enhance knowledge about teaching strategy, learn Outcome Based Education, and communication skills.