University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module provides students with a broad understanding of the issues surrounding the management of marine resources. Concepts of sustainability, coastal management and marine spatial planning will be explored from the perspective of a variety of stakeholders (e.g. nature conservation, oil/gas, fisheries and renewable energy). The module will identify key concepts underpinning sustainability and develop student awareness of the complex ecological, social, economic and political issues involved in marine management. Students will also develop an in-depth marine plan for a local area, gaining valuable experience of the approaches and problems of the emerging field of marine spatial planning. This module is taught at the Scottish Association for Marine Science facility at Oban. Costs of this EMMS module taught at SAMS are covered by course fees, and no additional costs will be incurred by students taking this module.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 13 lectures, 2 x half-day practical sessions and a 1-day workshop

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework