Department of Marine and Ocean Science, Fisheries and Mariculture
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Academic Year: 2014-2015
Semester(s): Summer course to be held from 19 th January 2015 to 4 th February 2015
N o of credits
2.
Title Code Duration (hrs)
Coastal Resources Management CRM01 Lectures: 30
Practicals: 30
Seminars:
Tutorials: 0
Others (Specify): None
Total: 45 hrs
PRE-REQUISITE(S)/PRE-REQUIREMENT(S)
3
The course is designed for technicians, entrepreneurs, members of NGOs, coast guards, coastal managers, technical employees of hotels, coastal business people and educational officers who are interested in the field of coastal science and management of coastal resources. This short course will also appeal to young graduates who wish to acquire knowledge in coastal science. Upon successful completion of this CPD, a certificate will be awarded to participants.
3. AIMS
The aims are to: a) Gain knowledge of the coastal and marine environment. b) Have an appreciation of the coastal survey techniques. c) Get an insight on the status of coastal resources and the threats to coastal zones. d) Understand the value of coastal resources and the need for conservation and management. e) Identify the strategies adopted (especially in the SIDS region) to conserve and manage coastal resources. f) Appreciate involvement of international and multi-national organizations in managing coastal resources. g) Gain knowledge of Integrated Coastal Zone Management in Mauritius.
4. OUTLINE SYLLABUS
The participants will be introduced to holistic approach pertaining to coastal resources and its management. Topics on sustainable management, integrated coastal zone management and rules

and regulations of coastal resources are also included. Issues and impacts of water sports, tourism, coastal erosion, effluent discharge and management will also be discussed.
5. LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the short course, participants should be able to :
6. a) Understand the characteristics of the coastal zone and coastal ecosystems. b) Understand the value of the coastal zone and the need for management of coastal resources. c) Be familiar with the threats and coastal hazards and coastal management strategies. d) Understand the importance of national jurisdictions and authorities and role of international and multi-national organizations in the management of coastal resources. e) Discuss Integrated Coastal Zone Management and the need for capacity building and adaptation/mitigation strategies to conserve and protect coastal resources.
COORDINATOR(S)
Name
Faculty
Department
Building
Room Number
Phone No.
E-mail address
Consultation Time
7.
DEEPEEKA KAULLYSING
Coordinators
BALASAHEB KULKARNI
Ocean Studies
Department of Marine and Ocean Science,
Fisheries and Mariculture
Ocean Studies
Department of Marine and Ocean Science,
Fisheries and Mariculture
FoA Phase II
3.7
54906864 de.kaullysing@uom.ac.mu
Weekdays 9:00 – 16:00
403 7631 b.kulkarni@uom.ac.mu
Weekdays 9:00 – 16:00
RESOURCE PERSON(S)
Name
Faculty
Department
Building
Room Number
Phone No.
E-mail address
Consultation Time
8.
DEEPEEKA KAULLYSING
Ocean Studies
Department of Marine and Ocean Science,
Fisheries and Mariculture
FoA Phase II
3.7
54906864 de.kaullysing@uom.ac.mu
Weekdays 9:00 – 16:00
VENUE AND HOURS/WEEK
BALASAHEB KULKARNI
Ocean Studies
Department of Marine and Ocean Science,
Fisheries and Mariculture
403 7631 b.kulkarni@uom.ac.mu
Weekdays 9:00 – 16:00
Lectures (L) - 30 hours spanning over 14 days; Practical (P) – 15 hours (halved) over 4 days

9. MODULE MAP
(TENTATIVE)
14:30-15:00
DAY 1
19 th
JAN
2015
15:00-16:30
16:30-18:00
15:00-15:45
DAY 2
20 th JAN
2015
15:45-16:30
16:30-17:15
17:15-18:00
Coastal resources and coastal processes
Theme(s)
Characterization of the coastal zone
Need for conservation and management
DAY 3
21 st JAN
2015
Session Title(s)
REGISTRATION
Coastal biodiversity and coastal ecosystems
Coastal survey techniques
Coastal zone as an integrated resource area
Value and use of coastal resources (tourism, fisheries, shipping industry, renewable energy)
Recent trends and developments in coastal tourism
Social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism
FIELD VISIT
DAY 4
22 nd
23 rd
JAN
2015
2015
DAY 5
JAN
15:00-18:00
15:00-15:45
15:45-16:30
16:30-17:15
17:15-18:00
Need for conservation and management
Management strategies
Preview of issues- overfishing, destructive fishing practices, mangrove deforestation, Pollution and oil spill, Introduction of alien species, watershed modifications, agricultural practices, global climate change
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
Sustainable use of coastal resources
Conservation and restoration of coastal biodiversity
Fisheries management
DAY 6
24 th
JAN
2015
09:00-16:00 LABORATORY WORK
15:00-16:30 Erosion control
DAY 7
26 th JAN
2015
16:30-17:15 Management strategies
DAY 8
27 th
JAN
2015
17:15-18:00
15:00-15:45
15:45-16:30
Management strategies
16:30-17:15 Concepts and frameworks of coastal management (with special reference
17:15-18:00 to SIDS)
Marine Protected Areas
Examples of coastal management programs and strategies from several developed and developing nations
Role of international and multi-national organizations and
NGOs
Case studies- wetlands protection, coastal consequences of climate change
Effect of climate change on coastal resources in Mauritius
Effect of climate change on coastal community and socioeconomic status of Mauritius
DAY 9
28 th
JAN
2015
09:00-16:00 LABORATORY WORK
DAY 10
29 th JAN
2015
15:00-16:30 Concepts and frameworks of coastal
16:30-18:00 management (with special reference to SIDS)
Coastal Zone Management Framework of Mauritius
Coastal Zone Management Issues- land use, wetlands
DAY 11
30 th JAN
2015
DAY 12
2 nd FEB
2015
DAY 13
3 rd FEB
2015
15:00-16:30
16:30-18:00
15:00-16:30
16:30-18:00
Concepts and frameworks of coastal management (with special reference to SIDS)
FIELD VISIT
Concepts and frameworks of coastal management (with special reference to SIDS)
Management regulations, policies, treaties and legislations
Fisheries management in Mauritius
Capacity building and adaptation/mitigation to changes in coastal systems
DAY 14
4 th
FEB 2015
15:00-18:00 SEMINARS, DISCUSSION & FEEDBACK
L, T, P, S
L
P
P
S
Abbreviations- L: Lecture, P: Practical sessions, T: Tutorials, S: Seminars
10. RECOMMENDED BOOKS/JOURNALS/WEBSITES a.
Integrated Coastal Zone Management by Eriend Moksness and Einar Dahl b.
Global Challenges in Integrated Coastal Zone Management by Einar Dahl and Josianne Stottrup
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c.
An Introduction to Coastal Zone Management: Second Edition by Timothy Beatley and David
Brower d.
Managing Coastal Erosion by National Research Council and Committee on Coastal Erosion
Zone Management
11. ASSESSMENT – 100 marks
Weighting: Question Paper- 75%; Continuous Assessment- 25%. Overall pass mark is 40%.
(i) Question Paper
Sections (if any): None
Exams date: TBA
Total Marks: 100
TBA: To be announced
(ii) Continuous Assessment (25%)
Paper Structure
No. of questions to be answered: 3 out of 4
Paper Duration: 2 hrs
12. OTHER INFORMATION
None