Courses & Units
Governing Antarctica KSA201
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean – valued, protected, understood. This mantra was coined originally by the Australian Antarctic Division (the government department with responsibility for Australian activities in the Antarctic) and was also adopted, with modification, by Antarctica New Zealand (New Zealand’s government department). It reflects the vision of these two countries, and the ideological approach they have to their interests in the Antarctic. It is simple, descriptive and informative. It is what this unit is all about. “Protecting Antarctica” integrates the natural and social sciences to give context to contemporary Antarctic environmental issues. Its objective is to provide a comprehensive, multidisciplinary review of the management and regulation of uses of the continent and surrounding marine environment of the Southern Ocean from the point of view of protecting the natural environment and its values. It includes a series of lectures on geography and environmental sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, social sciences and humanities. “Protecting Antarctica” incorporates the theme of multiple use management of a globally important region, wherein management involves commercial marine living resource extraction, scientific research, logistics, and tourism and other non-extractive commercial activities. Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are subject to a unique legal regime including an environmental protocol to the 1959 Antarctic Treaty, and this instrument has become the basis upon which all human activity in Antarctica is judged. Completing the unit will equip students from a wide variety of fields with the ability to view the Antarctic from a more holistic perspective. Your new knowledge will assist you to understand the various values of the region, how they – and the areas they apply to – are protected.
Summary
Unit name | Governing Antarctica |
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Unit code | KSA201 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
Discipline | Oceans and Cryosphere |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Jeffrey McGee |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Intermediate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the geographical scope and characteristics of the Antarctic and understand what activities are conducted there that make it vulnerable.
- Interpret the vulnerabilities of the Antarctic in order to identify options to avoid potentially harmful practices.
- Identify and interpret the various disciplines of scientific research undertaken there and what they can tell us about Antarctic vulnerabilities.
- Analyse a wide range of legal and regulatory instruments that help to manage human use.
- Critically assess the effectiveness of specific policy and legal approaches to solving human use problems.
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 |
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080323 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $2,702.00 |
- 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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Requisites
Prerequisites
50 credit points of introductory level unitsTeaching
Teaching Pattern | equiv 3 contact hrs weekly |
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Assessment | Short Answer Questions (30%)|Examination - invigilated (externally - Exams Office) (40%)|Essay (30%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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