BL5304 Ecosystem-based management of marine systems

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged (Weeks 1 - 11)

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Module coordinator

Dr A J Blight

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This module will introduce the concept of 'Ecosystem-based management', exploring its development from more simplistic, single-species approaches. The course will begin with a series of ecosystem-specific case studies led by lecturers who have first-hand experience of the respective systems. The class will undertake case-studies in their own time of marine systems of their choosing and lead some seminars that will give the entire class the opportunity to discuss ecological and management issues pertinent to each system. The module will then consider environmental, ecological and socio-economic benefits that have arisen locally following the transition to ecosystem-based management.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Resubmission of failed item(s) of Coursework

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Lectures and seminars.