Course description
Marine Biology (Level 3)
Our home in the universe is not called the ‘Blue Planet’ for nothing; water largely covers the surface of the Earth. Land – the bit we live on – only represents about 30%, and the oceans contain over 96% of all the water on Earth.
This fascinating Level 3 Marine Biology course from Cambridge Open College provides a real insight to our world, and in particular the water covering the larger part of it. The course results, on successful completion, in an Endorsed Qualification awarded under Focus Awards’ FQP (Focus on Quality Provision) Scheme.
The biggest living mammal known to man – the Blue Whale – and some of the smallest organisms (plankton) live in the oceans.
Despite our technological advances, we still know almost nothing about the deepest parts of our watery planet. Primarily because it’s an alien environment that man cannot easily explore.
We can dive wearing body mounted equipment with relative ease and safety down to about 50 metres; a bit more if we replace air with more exotic gas mixtures. Using specially designed underwater vehicles we can send equipment and cameras down a lot further.
But it’s so cold and dark, and the pressure so incredibly high (it would squash a nuclear submarine flat), that man will not get to the bottom in the foreseeable future.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is open to all applicants. The only requirement is that candidates have a keen interest in the subject.
We wrote the course materials in simple everyday language, so a basic level of literacy should enable you to complete the course.
Besides the comprehensive course materials provided, you receive a study guide to help you get the best from the experience. Of course, you also have your tutor’s expert help and support throughout your studies with us.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the college website.