Courses & Units
Marine Resource Economics JFA213
Introduction
This unit presents the fundamental building blocks of marine resource economics and the key objectives and components of major economic theories of marine resource management. Students will gain knowledge in basic resource economic theory as well knowledge of the economic dimensions of issues and debates confronting marine resource management. Students will gain skills in applying key economic principles and analytical concepts to major policy and management problems concerned with the marine environment and its exploitation. Students will learn practical analytical skills through applying bio-economic modelling of fisheries to marine resource management. Topics students will explore include multiple use and scarcity of marine resources, privatisation of access rights, consumer and producer surplus, environmental valuation, resource allocation. On completing this unit students will be able to identify and appraise economic dimensions of and solutions to complex problems in fisheries, aquaculture, other marine resource-based sector management.
Summary
| Unit name | Marine Resource Economics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JFA213 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emily Ogier |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain economic concepts relevant to marine resource management issues
- Apply economic concepts and techniques to management of specific marine resource problems
- Critique an economic policy for its distributional effects and social implications
- Discuss social, culture or political factors that contribute to economic policy success or failure in marine resource management
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010907 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,749.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly for 13 weeks, 2h lectures, 2h tutorials, alternating fortnightly with 2h practicals |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Oral Presentation (20%)|Practical Activities (20%)|Written Assignment (20%)|Online exam (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No required reading materials. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Students will be advised of recommended readings on unit commencement. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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