- Course Code
- MR 1008
- Credit Points
- 20
- Course Coordinator
- To be confirmed
Pre-requisites
Available only to students in Programme Year 1 or 2.
Notes
The course is suitable for students studying either natural or social science based degrees with an interest in marine environmental science and management.
Overview
The sea is a valuable resource for food, minerals, chemicals and potential energy while coastal areas support many important uses, including acquaculture, agriculture, fisheries, housing, recreation, tourism and transport. This course examines the management of valuable natural resources in coastal and marine environments. Over exploitation and pollution has resulted in a growing number of problems: over-fishing, habitat destruction, species, extinction, pollution, illegal trafficking, overcrowded shipping lanes, piracy, terrorism and the break-up of coastal communities. These problems and the challenges they present to marine resource managers will be addressed.
Structure
Series of lectures and field visits one afternoon per week.
Assessment
1st Attempt: in-course assessment (100%).
Resit: in-course assessment (100%).