Oceanography and Marine Resour - European Univer

Tuition Fee

Start Date

Medium of studying

Duration

12 months

Program Facts

Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Oceanography | Fisheries Management | Fisheries Science

Area of study

Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries

Timing

Full time

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

The Oceanography and Marine Resources Program provides a multidisciplinary overview of oceanography, covering disciplines such as marine ecology, seawater properties, and resource management. It equips students with practical knowledge and skills for addressing coastal system issues, preparing them for careers in sectors such as marine management, aquaculture, and more. The 12-month online and distance-learning program consists of 40 credits of coursework and a 10-credit final project.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Oceanography and Marine Resources Program is an introductory program covering various oceanographic disciplines and their interactions. It aims to equip students with multidisciplinary criteria for addressing coastal system issues. The program caters to two groups: individuals without university degrees seeking knowledge in the field and university graduates wanting practical marine expertise to enhance career prospects. Successful completion leads to a Specialization degree in Oceanography and Marine Resources, awarded by the enrolled university. The program emphasizes the growing importance of sustainable marine and coastal ecosystem management, highlighting the increasing need for specialized personnel in coastal management and resource optimization, both biologically and touristically.

Objectives:

General Objective: To acquire the basic skills needed to function in the field of oceanography, in managing a coastline or optimizing resources provided by the marine environment.
Specific Objectives:
Analyze geomorphic processes shaping the coast and propose shoreline stabilization measures.
Describe ecological interactions in marine ecosystems and their relationship with water's physicochemical characteristics.
Understand the mechanisms governing ocean currents and their relationship with global fisheries.
Identify different water masses through their physicochemical properties.
Understand current and future trends in the fisheries sector.
Select appropriate cultivation types in aquaculture and familiarize oneself with its details.
Develop a general understanding of past and present navigation.
Identify major marine resource reserves (mineral and energy) and their uses.
Describe major marine pollutants and their impact on marine ecosystems.

Outline:

The Oceanography and Marine Resources Program consists of 50 credits, structured into two parts and completed within 12 months.

Part 1: Courses (40 credits):

This part introduces theoretical, conceptual, and historical foundations of environmental issues, along with organizational, social, and technological implementation. The goal is to provide a multidisciplinary overview of oceanography. The courses are independent but follow a coherent sequence. Each course is divided into thematic units with printed materials for study and assessment.

Course List:

Part 2: Final Work or Project (10 credits):

This part, for Specialization, Postgraduate, or Postgraduate Expert programs, involves a final paper or project. This can be done concurrently with Part 1.

Teaching:

The program is online and distance-learning based. The teaching staff includes numerous Doctors and Professors from various universities across Spain, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Portugal, among other countries. A list of faculty members with their affiliations is provided in the text.

Careers:

The program's duration is 12 months. The credit equivalence may vary depending on the awarding university.