University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Wed 9am-12pm

The Blue Economy concept mirrors the green economy and entails the utilization of ocean resources in a way that takes economic growth, social equity and ecological conservation into account, equally, without prioritizing one over the other. The coasts sustain livelihoods for billions of people in a range of activities from fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, shipping and transport, offshore hydrocarbon, mining, and blue energy. However, threats of degradation, resulting from overexploitation, fisheries crime, pollution, climate change, and extension of port infrastructure undermine the sustainability of the marine ecosystem.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass SD2002

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1hr lecture (x10 weeks) 2hr seminar (x10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 260

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr I M Okafor-Yarwood
Module teaching staff: Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood
Module coordinator email imoy1@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of new and emerging frameworks for interrogating ocean conservation and security issues
• Rationalize the value of marine ecosystems and the economic potential of the various blue growth sectors
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the interconnectedness between maritime security and human and national security
• Develop competence in designing a framework that integrates ecosystem-based management and ocean governance
• Demonstrate an understanding of the existing and future environmental legislative frameworks as expressed by the FAO and other governing bodies.