Economics for Marine Management unit (JFA213)

Hobart

Introduction

This unit presents the fundamental building blocks of marine economics and the key objectives and components of major economic theories of resource and environmental management. Students will gain knowledge in basic resource and environmental economic theory as well knowledge of the economic dimensions of issues and debates confronting marine 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-based sector management.

Summary

Unit name	Economics for Marine Management
Unit code	JFA213
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Fisheries and Aquaculture
Coordinator	Associate Professor 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

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• 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.
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⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly for 12 weeks: 1 hour on-campus seminar followed by 1 hour on-campus workshop  2 hour on-campus practical (no practical teaching weeks of 1, 8 and 13)
Assessment	Oral Presentation (20%)|Practical Activities (20%)|Written Assignment (20%)|In-class 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.

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