SLE328 - Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:(X)
Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SQE328

EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:G Wescott
Prerequisite:

Any two level 2 SQE/SQB/SLE units

Incompatible with:

SLE728

Contact hours:

Please refer to the Unit Guide for any details regarding the contact hours

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

The internationally accepted concept of integrated coastal management (ICM) is introduced, described and analysed. International advances and initiatives in marine and coastal affairs such as conventions and agreements, for example the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), are described and analysed. The varying approaches adopted towards ocean and marine policy and implementation of chapter 17 of Agenda 21 (Rio Convention) will be covered. Australia's approach to marine and coastal policy and management will be concentrated on as an example of a national approach towards implementing integrated marine and coastal management. The dominant influence of climate change policy on marine and coastal policy will be described along with the increasing reference base on this subject area.  Other topics covered will include Australia's ocean policy and changes in Federal Government coastal policy in the last few years.  An overview of the approaches taken in various Australian states towards implementing integrated coastal management will be described and analysed.

Assessment

Written report on international/national issue, concept or policy 30%, reading assignment 30%, test 40%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$1045$1045$3969$4557

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.