Courses & Units

Marine Protected Area Management JFA316

Launceston

Introduction

Unit Aim: To provide the student with the principles and practices necessary for the planning and management of marine protected areas. Within this unit students will study protected area management from a regulator’s perspective, covering the following broad concepts:
1. Introduction to marine protected areas and their types
2. Planning and administration of marine protected areas
3. Establishing a marine protected area
4. Managing a marine protected area

Summary

Unit name Marine Protected Area Management
Unit code JFA316
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline Ecology and Biodiversity|Oceans and Cryosphere
Coordinator Doctor Sarah Fischer
Available as an elective?
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Advanced

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2021 23/3/2021 12/4/2021 30/5/2021

* 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).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the theory and rationale for the use of different types of protected areas.
  • Critique processes of protected area planning and administration.
  • Develop objectives critical for the establishment, management and evaluation of a protected area.
  • Design appropriate strategies for balancing conservation and ecological sustainable development.
  • Evaluate the efficacy of protected areas.

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
019999 $993.00 $993.00 not applicable $2,493.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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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.
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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly for 13 weeks, 2-hr lecture, limited 2-hr tutorials, 3-day field camp.

AssessmentShort Answer Question (15%)|Final Exam (45%)|Written Report (20%)|Presentation (20%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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