Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit covers a broad range of topics of relevance to students from diverse backgrounds with a shared interest in the sustainable use of the coastline and our marine resources. The field of marine and coastal planning and management covers issues such as the theory and practice of integrated coastal zone management, institutions and tools in marine planning and the ability of managers to use these in order to contend with past and present impacts of human activities on coastal environments. The unit commences with an introduction to coastal zone planning and management, identifying the components of integrated coastal zone management and its relevance, and using exemplars from overseas to illustrate current developments in Australia. Reflecting the potential range of impacts on the coastline associated with climate change, the unit moves on to examine the nature of management responses to this threat in selected countries and in a detailed Australian context. Particular attention is directed towards the planning and implementation of marine protected areas as a conservation tool and the conflicts associated with these developments. The unit adopts a twin-track approach, with attention being given to the theory and practice of planning and management throughout.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) understand the pressures facing local, national and international marine and coastal systems; (2) understand the need for an integrated approach to marine planning and management; (3) appreciate the complexity of the institutions empowered with responsibility for marine planning and management; (4) apply these to the analysis of specific issues and case studies of significance to marine planning and management; and (5) critically evaluate the processes employed in the delivery of coastal planning and management activities.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) an essay focusing on the theoretical background to integrated coastal zone management (25 per cent); (2) a learning portfolio based on critical analysis of key readings (35 per cent); and (3) a group project examining a specific aspect of coastal planning and management (40 per cent). Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Julian Clifton
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
or completion of 12 points at Level 4 or equivalent or higher,
or approval of unit coordinator - Incompatibility
- EART3331 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management.
EART8331 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management
- Contact hours
- 3 hours per week (the total workload for the unit is 150 hours)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.