YEAR 11 MARINE AND MARITIME STUDIES ATAR
Prerequisite – High 'C' grade or better in Year 10 Mainstream Science
Cost: $380 for Seatrek camp and Recreational Skipper’s Ticket fees
| Year 10 | Year 11 | Year 12 |
| Physical Sciences | Physics ATAR | Physics ATAR |
| Chemical Sciences | Chemistry ATAR | Chemistry ATAR |
| Biological Sciences | Biology ATAR | Biology ATAR |
| Human Biology ATAR | Human Biology ATAR | |
| Psychology ATAR | Psychology ATAR | |
| Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR | Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR | |
| General Science | Human Biology General | Human Biology General |
| Marine Science | Marine and Maritime Studies General | Marine and Maritime Studies General |
The shaded area indicates a University Pathway.
Course Description
The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair.
Unit 1
This unit explores types of Western Australian marine ecosystems, marine resources, nautical craft design features, power boating, historic sea routes and mapping of the Western Australian coastline.
Unit 2
This unit explores the cycling of matter through marine ecosystems and global ocean currents. Historical and archaeological understandings and the skills associated with power boating are further developed. Students investigate management of local Western Australian fisheries.
Careers/Further Study
TAFE pathways, Marine Tourism, Fishing Industry, Harbour and Port Authorities, Defence Force.
Retrieved from: School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 29 June 2023.
