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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit explores fisheries law and marine environmental governance in detail. It introduces students to the state of marine species, the environmental threats and governance challenges. The legal regimes for the governance of the oceans are examined at the international level and in relation to Australian waters. The unit also focuses on the legal approaches to fisheries management (including fishery management organisations, quotas, licensing and equipment regulation) and marine species protection (such as the listing of threatened species and protected area management). This involves the international and regional laws, but focus is predominantly on the Australian federal legislation and policy and Western Australian statutes and case law. Some comparative aspects are introduced to assess how well Western Australian marine living resources are governed in relation to other Australian states. The unit explores tensions between conservation and utilisation of marine living resources and how the fisheries and marine species protection laws interact with each other. Critical issues and current challenges are explored and students are given the opportunity to critically analyse problems and think creatively about the way forward.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Knowledge—students are able to (1) demonstrate a thorough understanding of the problems and challenges involved in oceans governance, fisheries law and marine species protection; (2) display sound knowledge of the international frameworks for oceans governance, fisheries law and marine species protection; (3) demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Australian federal and Western Australian state fisheries management and marine species protection laws; and (4) make some assessment of where fisheries and marine species protection laws can be expected to develop in the future. Skills—students are able to (1) construct and evaluate arguments, orally and in writing, about the effectiveness of fisheries management and marine species protection laws having particular regard to the challenges of monitoring, compliance and enforcement; (2) research and analyse fisheries and marine species issues and problem situations; (3) formulate and present appropriate oral and written arguments; and (4) critically analyse the law and make recommendations for law reform and/or further research needed to address remaining and future challenges and emerging issues. Attributes—students are able to (1) demonstrate an enquiring, critical and creative approach to the established law; and (2) demonstrate an appreciation of the role of law in the broader context of marine governance having regard to the objectives of accommodating all stakeholder interests whilst avoiding conflict, facilitating sociocultural uses of the marine environment (recreation and indigenous interests), sustaining livelihoods (commercial and recreational fisheries, tourism and oil, gas and shipping) and ensuring food security.
- Assessment
This comprises class participation, a written essay and a research paper.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Natasha Terbeeke
- Contact hours
- offered intensively (3 days)
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.