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Undergraduate TAS-KSA101-2023

Introduction to Marine and Antarctic Science A

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Duration

14 weeks

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100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

  • 20 Feb 2023
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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Describe the historical, legal and political background to contemporary Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
  2. Identify environmental, economic and social values of Antarctic, marine and coastal environments to understand their importance for national and international policy making.
  3. Discuss the drivers of change that impact on the environmental, economic and social values of Antarctic, marine and coastal environments.
  4. Describe the mechanisms and strategies used to manage Antarctic, marine, and coastal issues.
Topics covered
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Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

KSA101 will provide a background to the science and management of the seas with focus on Antarctic and Southern Ocean. On the completion of this subject, students will demonstrate a knowledge and comprehension of the contemporary issues facing Antarctic, marine and coastal environments, and the management strategies used to optimise the value (market and non-market) of these areas.

Assessments

  • Quiz (10%)
  • Presentation (10%)
  • Final Exam (40%)
  • Essay (20%)
  • Abstract (5%)
  • Essay (15%)
Textbooks

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