Undergraduate Marine And Coastal Resource Management 2023-2024

This course focuses on hydrography, navigation, and hydrographic survey. Students develop an appreciation of the concepts of coordinates, measurement, underwater acoustics, positioning, sounding, and different sources of hydrographic data and information. Students examine different surveying technologies, developments, and various environmental applications. The course is designed to bridge geography, coastal and marine studies, oceanography, digital mapping, hydrographic surveying, marine spatial planning, remote sensing, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Practical experience with hydrographic charts and tide tables for navigation provide an opportunity to introduce the student to a skilled area that may form the basis for a future career.

Sustainable use of marine and coastal areas is growing in scientific,
political and practical importance around the world. Demands on the marine and
coastal environment are increasing in intensity and more informed
decision-making and policy responses are required. In light of climate change
and growing development pressures, coastal management must consider social,
economic and environmental concerns This module covers: the Marine Scotland
Act, the National Marine Plan, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Marine
Spatial Planning, coastal defences, ecosystem-based management, beach
management, coral reefs, stakeholder participation, data acquisition, analysis,
and access to information, providing a background to managing coastal and
marine environments.