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Learn about the study of the marine environment
Marine biology is a branch of biology dedicated to the study of the marine environment and its life forms. This includes all marine organisms – from the smallest bacteria to the largest animals – and the interactions between them and their environment, the physical and chemical properties of marine ecosystems, the role of the oceans as a global system, among numerous other subjects.
Separated into four distinct areas, this course introduces you to the fundamentals of marine biology, marine diversity, marine ecology, and the human impact on the marine environment.
The Marine Biology Online Certificate Course begins with an introduction to the subject, its subfields, interrelationship with other disciplines and the main roles and responsibilities of a marine biologist. You’ll discover theories that aim to explain the formation of the Earth’s oceans and the development of the earliest life forms and explore the physical and chemical properties that enable the marine environment to support life.
We’ll observe marine diversity, beginning with organisms that are invisible to the naked eye, yet are essential to the oceans and contribute to the planet’s oxygen production. You’ll learn about marine invertebrates - how they are classified and how they’ve evolved to survive in the ocean - and marine vertebrates, including birds, fishes, reptiles, and marine mammals, and how they have adapted to ocean life.
You’ll learn about marine ecology - exploring the different ecosystems and habitats that exist within the marine environment, the populations and communities and the interactions that take place between them and their environment, and the food chain of marine organisms and its impact on the structure and productivity of the global system.
Finally, the course looks at the impact humanity has had on the marine environment. We’ll look at human activities such as overfishing, the introduction of invasive species, and different types of pollution. The course explains how the climate crisis impacts the ocean and the adaptation and survival of marine life, and what is being done to protect, recover, and conserve marine ecosystems and ensure the sustainable use of its resources.
What will you learn with our Marine Biology Online Course?
- Learn the fundamentals of marine biology
- Get to know the living organisms of the oceans
- Become familiar with marine ecosystems and habitats
- Understand the impact humans have had on the marine environment
Who Would Benefit from this Course?
If you look to the sea and wonder about the world that exists there – seemingly separate but completely entwined with our own – and the lifeforms that call it home, then this course is for you.
If you are interested in conservation and sustainability, this course will guide you in the effects that humanity is having on the oceans and what can be done to protect, preserve, and restore marine ecosystems and organisms.
If you intend on following a career in this subject, this course will provide you with an interesting and enjoyable foundation of knowledge from which to build upon with advanced study and qualifications, along with informing you of the various specialisms within marine biology.
Marine Biology Online Certificate Course – Requirements
This course is designed for people with little or no prior experience. The course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes a few hours of study to complete.
To successfully complete this course, a student must:
- Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
- Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
- Be a self-directed learner
- Possess sound language and literacy skills
Quick Course Facts:
- Course content is structured for easy comprehension
- Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
- Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to your online course
- All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
- Study your course online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
- All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion that is applicable worldwide
For any additional questions please see our comprehensive FAQS tab above.
Marine Biology Online Course Outline
Module One: Introduction to Marine Biology
- Introduction
- Part 1: Marine Biology and its Subfields
- Part 2: What Does a Marine Biologist Do?
- Part 3: Marine Biology and Other Disciplines
- Module 1 Assessment
Module Two: The Origin of the Oceans
- Part 1: Physical and Chemical Conditions of the Primitive Atmosphere
- Part 2: The Formation of the Oceans
- Part 3: The Origin of Life on Earth
- Module 2 Assessment
Module Three: Characteristics of the Marine Environment
- Part 1: Physical and Chemical Properties of the Marine Environment
- Part 2: Classification of the Marine Environment
- Module 3 Assessment
Module Four: Marine Microbes
- Part 1: Classification of Marine Microorganisms
- Part 2: Bacteria
- Part 3: Archaea
- Part 4: Protozoa
- Part 5: Microalgae
- Part 6: Microscopic Fungi
- Module 4 Assessment
Module Five: Marine Invertebrates
- Part 1: Cnidaria
- Part 2: Porifera (Sponges)
- Part 3: Mollusca
- Part 4: Echinodermata
- Part 5: Arthropods
- Module 5 Assessment
Module Six: Marine Vertebrates
- Part 1: Marine Fishes
- Part 2: Marine Birds
- Part 3: Marine Reptiles
- Part 4: Marine Mammals
- Module 6 Assessment
Module Seven: Marine Ecosystems
- Part 1: What is a Marine Ecosystem?
- Part 2: Coral Reefs
- Part 3: Estuaries
- Part 4: Mangroves
- Part 5: Deep Sea
- Module 7 Assessment
Module Eight: Marine Populations and Communities
- Part 1: Definition of Population and Community
- Part 2: Symbiotic Interactions
- Module 8 Assessment
Module Nine: Food Web Interactions
- Part 1: Marine Food Chain
- Part 2: Energy Flow in Marine Ecosystems
- Module 9 Assessment
Module Ten: Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems
- Part 1: Human Activities and Marine Life
- Part 2: Marine Pollution
- Part 3: Invasive Species
- Module 10 Assessment
Module Eleven: The Oceans and Climate Change
- Part 1: What is Climate Change?
- Part 2: Ocean Acidification
- Part 3: Ocean Warming
- Part 4: Sea Level Rise
- Module 11 Assessment
Module Twelve: Marine Conservation
- Part 1: What is Marine Conservation?
- Part 2: Approaches to Marine Conservation
- Module 12 Assessment
Recognition & Accreditation
The courses offered by Courses For Success are unique as they are taught in a step by step process enabling students to complete them quickly and easily so that you can obtain your qualification sooner. All students who complete the course will receive 2 certificates. An accredited certificate of completion and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course. Courses For Success is committed to high completion rates and therefore 100% student satisfaction.
Module One: Introduction to Marine Biology
- Introduction
- Part 1: Marine Biology and its Subfields
- Part 2: What Does a Marine Biologist Do?
- Part 3: Marine Biology and Other Disciplines
- Module 1 Assessment
Module Two: The Origin of the Oceans
- Part 1: Physical and Chemical Conditions of the Primitive Atmosphere
- Part 2: The Formation of the Oceans
- Part 3: The Origin of Life on Earth
- Module 2 Assessment
Module Three: Characteristics of the Marine Environment
- Part 1: Physical and Chemical Properties of the Marine Environment
- Part 2: Classification of the Marine Environment
- Module 3 Assessment
Module Four: Marine Microbes
- Part 1: Classification of Marine Microorganisms
- Part 2: Bacteria
- Part 3: Archaea
- Part 4: Protozoa
- Part 5: Microalgae
- Part 6: Microscopic Fungi
- Module 4 Assessment
Module Five: Marine Invertebrates
- Part 1: Cnidaria
- Part 2: Porifera (Sponges)
- Part 3: Mollusca
- Part 4: Echinodermata
- Part 5: Arthropods
- Module 5 Assessment
Module Six: Marine Vertebrates
- Part 1: Marine Fishes
- Part 2: Marine Birds
- Part 3: Marine Reptiles
- Part 4: Marine Mammals
- Module 6 Assessment
Module Seven: Marine Ecosystems
- Part 1: What is a Marine Ecosystem?
- Part 2: Coral Reefs
- Part 3: Estuaries
- Part 4: Mangroves
- Part 5: Deep Sea
- Module 7 Assessment
Module Eight: Marine Populations and Communities
- Part 1: Definition of Population and Community
- Part 2: Symbiotic Interactions
- Module 8 Assessment
Module Nine: Food Web Interactions
- Part 1: Marine Food Chain
- Part 2: Energy Flow in Marine Ecosystems
- Module 9 Assessment
Module Ten: Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems
- Part 1: Human Activities and Marine Life
- Part 2: Marine Pollution
- Part 3: Invasive Species
- Module 10 Assessment
Module Eleven: The Oceans and Climate Change
- Part 1: What is Climate Change?
- Part 2: Ocean Acidification
- Part 3: Ocean Warming
- Part 4: Sea Level Rise
- Module 11 Assessment
Module Twelve: Marine Conservation
- Part 1: What is Marine Conservation?
- Part 2: Approaches to Marine Conservation
- Module 12 Assessment
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
- Microsoft Windows XP, or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
- OSX/iOS 6 or later
- Modern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
- Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or faster
- Flash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Course Summary
| Course ID: | 012CEMB |
|---|---|
| Delivery Mode: |
Online |
| Access: | Lifetime |
| Tutor Support: | Yes |
| Time: | Study at your own pace |
| Duration: | 150 Hours |
| Assessments: | Yes |
| Qualification: | Certificate |



