GG3057: LAND AND MARINE CONSERVATION (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05

Course Overview

This course is designed for students with an interest in how best to make use of land, water and cultural resources. It examines aspects of the science, ethics, aesthetics, economics, law and politics of landscape management. Example topics include: ecosystems services, national parks, 'wild' land, and sustainable tourism, illustrated using case studies from Scotland, the rest of the UK and further afield. Teaching includes presentations from external speakers working in environmental conservation. Students can select a case study of their choice to research and write-up as part of the course assessment.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	3
Term	First Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Nicholas P. Spedding

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

GG3565 Land and Marine Conservation (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course explores:

The what of conservation: an understanding of the theoretical and conceptual dimensions underpinning notions of sustainable resource use such as environmental rights and justice, social cost and the preservation of bio- and geo-diversity.
The why (or why not) of conservation: an understanding and appreciation of historic and contemporary development pressures such as urban sprawl, commercial fishing and energy or mineral exploitation upon the natural and cultural environment and the implications for their conservation and management.
The where of conservation: an understanding of the different geographical scales, contexts and places, from the international through to the local, at which various conservation approaches and measures can be initiated and promoted.
The how of conservation: an understanding of the various approaches and strategies in particular those of the market against those of the state that can be brought to bear in an attempt to resolve disputes and conflicts over the appropriate use of land and marine resources.
The who of conservation: an understanding of the various actors and institutions such as landowners, environmental pressure groups, state agencies, and politicians involved in the resolution of disputes over the use of scarce resources.
The efficacy of conservation: a critical appreciation of the impact on land and marine environments of competing approaches to conservation.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt:

2000 words essay (40%)

Online Test (40%)

Case study - short written report or oral presentation on a relevant topic of choice (20%)

Resit:

As for first attempt. Contact course coordinator.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome
Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.