Much of its practical work is carried out in the purpose built aquarium systems in Adelaide and Port Lincoln. Later years cover introduction to fish health, feed, nutrition and growth, marine biology, and ecology, plus selected elective topics of interest. Graduates can work as managers in science and technology industries or as administrators, planners and consultants at all levels of government. In second year and third year they begin to specialise in particular areas of interest in the natural sciences and look more closely at tourism planning, management and marketing and the impact of tourism. Extended fieldwork in national parks and remote areas is included in second year and students spend up to six weeks on work experience during the summer breaks following first and second year.
Analytical chemistry involves analysing and identifying trace elements.
Forensic chemistry is the application of analytical chemistry to matters of a legal nature, whether related to crime, environmental or safety laws, or simply the rules of society. Students are involved in projects solving real analytical problems and communicating their results. Industrial work experience is a key feature of the degree. The legislative and professional background to forensic and analytical chemistry is introduced from first year, and includes issues such as occupational health and safety, quality assurance and environmental legislation. In the final year specific emphasis is placed on forensic methods, including DNA fingerprinting, mineral analysis and environmental analytical chemistry.