Courses & Units
Marine Resource Management and Conservation KSM201
Introduction
Marine resources play a central role in the wellbeing, sustenance, and livelihoods of coastal nations. The marine environment is a common good managed under a suite of regulations and laws, and impacted by socio-economic, cultural, and ecological context. Contention in marine resource management and conservation is common and perspectives on sustainable management increasingly complex in a globalized world. These different perspectives abound, scientific and otherwise, and debate often flare among interested parties. Suitable tools and approaches are key to disentangle these issues and support evidence-based and fair decision-making for the sustainable management of marine resources.
This unit is designed to expose students to tools and approaches on how marine resources are managed, and to the diversity of perspectives about both the state of the marine environment and how sustainable management should occur. Students will get the opportunity to learn about and consider management issues associated with commercial marine industries such as fishing, aquaculture, renewable energy, transport, oil and gas exploitation, coupled with non-commercial activities, such as recreational activities, cultural value and conservation. The unit also touches on emerging uses of the marine environment, including marine carbon dioxide removal interventions and ecological restoration.
The unit reviews various techniques that are being used to address challenges with marine resource management locally, nationally, and globally. Students will gain skills and experience to critically assess differing perspectives on complex marine management issues by sifting through various types of information, data and evidence, and evaluate (and recommend) suitable approaches to support evidence-based decision-making.
Upon completion students will be equipped for future roles in marine resource management, as well as with the knowledge and understanding to play an active part in public debate around marine resource management and conservation.
Summary
| Unit name | Marine Resource Management and Conservation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM201 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Myriam Lacharite |
| 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 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Understand and participate in the scientific and public debate surrounding the management and conservation of marine resources within Tasmania, Australia and globally.
- Apply new skills to explore and test the validity of facts and opinions expressed by scientists, lobbyists and the media concerning marine resources.
- Critically assess the logic, effectiveness and impact of marine policies as they relate to management and conservation.
- Understand the difficulty faced by marine policy makers in the face of divergent opinion and apparently contradictory ‘facts’.
- Develop an informed opinion on the management and conservation of Australian, regional and global marine resources.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 059999 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $3,068.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
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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Requisites
Prerequisites
KSA102Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Unit content be delivered weekly over 14 weeks and will comprise:
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|---|---|
| Assessment | Mandatory Weekly Online Quizzes (10%)|Major Report (40%)|Written Assignments (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no formal text required for this unit. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Pre-reading recommendations (relevant papers, websites etc) for each lecture will be provided in the online unit outline and uploaded to the lecture information on MyLO. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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