School of Marine Science & Technology MSc/Diploma in Tropical Coastal Management COURSE PROSPECTUS 2005-2006 The one-year MSc in Tropical Coastal Management (TCM) addresses current and future environmental and socioeconomic challenges facing developed and developing countries of the tropics. The complexities in managing development and use of marine and coastal resources have led to the need for experts with advanced knowledge and skills in both the natural and social science disciplines. The newly-revised degree adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the study of integrated coastal management in recognition of the need for individuals who can understand both landward (e.g. indigenous communities) and seaward (e.g. sustainable coral reefs) concerns. Graduates of the MSc in TCM have an advanced understanding of the key factors that underpin effective coastal management including knowledge of the cultural, legal, political, scientific and technological dimensions fundamental to long-term sustainable development. The University of Newcastle is an ideal base for the study of tropical coastal management because it is home to many internationally renowned experts who work in this field of investigation. Students can take advantage of the benefits offered by a leading School of Marine Science and Technology in addition to the diverse range of expertise available throughout the University. Staff from the following Schools also regularly teach on the MSc: Geography Politics & Sociology, Mathematics & Statistics, Biology and Business. To further increase students exposure to the breadth of tropical subjects, the course lecturers are taken from other universities and partners in industry (Royal Yachting Association, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, Environmental Management & Training Purton, University of Essex, Manchester Metropolitan University, Free University of Amsterdam, Sustainable Fish Farming Ltd, SeaBait Ltd, Plymouth University, Service Aqua LLC, Envision Partners, Cesar Environmental Economics Consulting, Peter Burbridge Associates). The MSc in Tropical Coastal Management began in 1987 and boasts a long list of successful graduates working in relevant jobs around the world. The course is specifically designed for those students intending to work or who are employed in tropical countries. Some tropical experience is preferred for admission on to the MSc although individuals seeking to embark on a rewarding career in tropical coastal management should discuss his or her ambitions with the degree Programme Director. This prospectus is an introduction to the course as it is at present and the content and outline are subject to change. If you have any questions or require further details then please contact Ann Bridges (a.e.bridges@ncl.ac.uk) in the first instance. CONTENTS MSC PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE STRUCTURE ACADEMIC YEAR STUDENT FEEDBACK FACILITIES DEGREE SUPPORT CURRENT MODULES PROJECT PAPERS SINCE 1998-99 WHAT MSC TCM GRADUATES DO 2 2 3 3 3 4 6 18 20 MSc PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES Graduates in Tropical Coastal Management will be equipped to act either as team leaders or as members of multidisciplinary teams working in coastal management. They will have gained a broad overview of the problems and issues of coastal management, a wide range of transferable skills, and the ability to integrate diverse inputs into coherent management plans. The objectives of the course are that by its end graduates will have: acquired knowledge of the biodiversity, economic goods and services, processes and functions of the coastal ecosystems which are the resource base for coastal communities. developed numerical modelling and analytical skills, written and verbal communication skills, and workplace skills which facilitate effective management. gained an awareness of sources of information about coastal management issues and the underlying science, economics, law, social and other data, and the ability to use information technology to access these sources. developed independent study, cooperative learning and team work skills. undertaken with training and guidance a major piece of independent original practical or library-based research leading to concise written reports, of a quality and style expected in mainstream journals thus demonstrating the ability to prepare major syntheses of original information for international or national agencies. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE STRUCTURE Students registering for the programme are required to have a good relevant first degree and at least 3 months’ appropriate tropical work experience. Tuition fees and living expenses are given at the Web site http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/internationa l/intfinance.phtml and there are some opportunities for part funding by the university (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/). For the past 8 years, studentships for UK resident UK citizens have been made available on a competitive basis by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). The MSc and postgraduate Diploma courses consist of modules totalling 180 and 150 credits worth of study respectively. Common to both are taught modules totalling 100 credits which provide structured learning over 22 weeks from September to March. Examinations of these modules take place in the first week 2 following the Easter vacation. The taught modules comprise compulsory (150 credits) and optional (30/80 credits) modules. At registration, your tutor will discuss your choice of optional modules with you. At the discretion of the Degree Programme Director and within timetabling constraints, you can also substitute other modules from throughout the University for the optional modules The MSc research project carries a value of 80 credits and the Diploma project a value of 50 credits. You will find that the format of the modules can vary widely. Ten credits involves 100 study hours by you, only some of which are formal “contact” hours. Every module therefore involves independent private study and how you spend this apparently ‘free’ time will be a major factor determining your overall success. Details of the modules expected to be available, with methods of assessment and other relevant information follow. Details of the proportions of the total marks assigned to various components within the modules and the methods of assessment are given below. The MSc/Diploma includes about 400 hours of formal teaching, namely lectures, practical classes, workshops, field visits, seminars, syndicate exercises and oral presentations by students. Most of the teaching is carried out at Newcastle. Formal examinations constitute only a relatively small part of the overall assessment. More weight is attached to essays, library projects, fieldwork, practical reports and similar which are subject to continuous assessment. Modules designed to develop student skills in information technology, data handling, use of computers as management and analytical tools, report writing and oral presentation are as important as the knowledgebased training. Research Project Each student has to undertake a research project and write a Study Plan, Literature Review and Research Paper. MSc students are allowed 16 weeks to complete their projects whilst Diploma students are allowed 8 weeks, but the planning for these begins at the start of the teaching year. Overseas fieldwork for a period of four to six weeks (~mid-May to end June) is feasible for those MSc students with adequate funding. Marking scheme The proportions of marks assigned to the research project work and to assessed course work are as follows: Course work Research project MSc 56% 44% Diploma 73% 27% To assist students in monitoring their own performance, in-course assessed work is graded according to the common postgraduate marking scheme, where: Mark (%) <50 50-59 60-69 70+ Summary description Fail Pass Pass with Merit Pass with Distinction Before proceeding to an MSc or Diploma dissertation, a student must satisfy the examiners in the assessment specified for each taught module. Final results of assessment of taught modules will be notified by mid-May. In early September students are required to attend an oral examination by the External Examiner. Should you fail the MSc examinations you cannot be re-examined until the following April. Should you fail to submit your dissertation in time for it to be examined by the External Examiner, it cannot be examined until the following September. ACADEMIC YEAR The first week of the academic year (19-23 September 2005) is allocated to induction which includes: (i) Interview with personal tutor, module choices, (ii) Registration in MST, (iii) Report to Language Centre if English is not your first language, (iv) Report to Graduate School to collect smart card etc, (v) Informal meeting with staff and students, and (vi) Course and other briefings. Semesters 1: 26 Sept 2005 to 27 January 2006 2: 30 Jan 2006 to Fri 16 June 2006 3: 19 June 2006 to Fri 1 September 2006 You are required to regularly attend the programme of study prescribed for the TCM Degree. STUDENT FEEDBACK The Staff-Student Liaison Committee provides a forum for discussion of all matters relating to the academic content, assessment and teaching. We continually seek feedback from the class through informal discussion and meetings of 3 the TCM class. These meetings have been particularly useful in helping us develop the degree programme. Students believing they have good reason for dissatisfaction are encouraged to voice their complaints. Complaints should usually be taken initially to the member of staff involved. If the matter is not resolved satisfactorily, you should raise the matter with your personal tutor, your representative on the Staff-Student Liaison Committee, the Degree Programme Director, the Head of School, the Deputy Registrar (see the Student Charter "Newcastle University and You"). Constructive feedback on teaching will be sought via questionnaires distributed by teaching staff. These are made available as appropriate to Degree Programme Directors, Boards of Studies and Heads of Schools to assess the coherence of the programme, and identify its strengths and weaknesses. FACILITIES The Robinson Library houses the major book and journal collections in the University and has sections dedicated to the biological sciences, economics and engineering. Browse and access the available on-line journals at: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/library/ejs/ejshome.html. The Tropical Coastal Management Information Centre in the Ridley Building is a quiet dedicated reading room and provides a unique collection of specialised materials on various aspects of tropical coastal management. The Marine Science & Technology Information Centre in the Armstrong Building houses important documentation and books on marine technology and industry. There are major computing facilities in the Ridley (Nereid cluster), Armstrong and King George VI (Lawn and Naiad) Buildings which are used for organised classes, but available for individual use at other times during normal working hours. As postgraduates you will normally be able to gain access to the Ridley Building cluster at all times. The ISS (computing service) provides a large number of "Common User" computers located in clusters in various buildings around the University. The clusters you may wish to investigate are the Old Library User Area (OLUA) Turf cluster, the Robinson Library Tyne cluster, and the Bedson Building Side cluster. In the Robinson Library and OLUA there is also a member of computing staff available at advertised times to provide help if required. Some Common User clusters are available for use during evenings and at weekends. Access to a machine is via a booking sheet located in the cluster room. Approximately 20% of the last are international students. The University has moved to Microsoft Windows 2000, with MS Office 2000 as the standard package for word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications, but a range of other software is also available for use, e.g. graphics packages, reference managers and statistical packages. The Computing Service provides help sheets in the use of this software and these can be obtained from all cluster rooms or from the Computing Service Office in the Claremont Tower. See: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/iss/ for more information. As a postgraduate student you will be part of the large and dynamic Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering Graduate School (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/sfac/postgrad/). The University web pages provide a wealth of information on all aspects of university life: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/external MSc TCM DEGREE SUPPORT The Head of School is ultimately responsible for the MSc Degree Programme, assisted by the Degree Programme Director for the MSc/Diploma in TCM who has overall day-today responsibility for the programme. Module leaders manage each module. Overall responsibility for the academic 'policy' and management of the degree programme rests with the Board of Studies made up of all relevant module leaders, plus the student representatives. The Degree Director for TCM is Chairman of the Standing Committee which reports to the Board. Matters relating specifically to assessment are the responsibility of the Board of Examiners in TCM whose membership includes all those who contribute to the relevant teaching programmes. Past External Examiners of the MSc TCM programme have included Prof. Rolf PM Bak (Netherlands Institute for Sea Research), Prof. John C Ogden (Florida Institute of Oceanography) and Prof. Harald Rosenthal (University of Kiel). The MSc in Tropical Coastal Management conforms to the UK National Qualifications Framework for Masters degrees. Its Programme Specification and Programme Standards are contained in the programme handbook. The School of Marine Science and Technology (MST) is the largest and broadest-based marine school in the UK, covering marine engineering, marine science, naval architecture, offshore engineering, coastal management and small craft technology. It enjoys a substantial international reputation and has nearly 400 undergraduate and 130 postgraduate students. 4 Teaching staff include: Dr Derek Bell Lecturer in Political Thought School of Geography, Politics and Sociology Research is primarily directed at political and philosophical analysis of environmental issues. Current projects include examinations of the environmental capacity of political liberalism, the potential of deliberative forums to promote science-public communication, and the theory and practice of 'environmental citizenship'. He is Convenor of the Political Studies Association Environmental Politics Specialist Group. Professor Barbara Brown Chair in Tropical Marine Biology, School of Biology Research interests focus on the impacts of manmade and natural influences on coral reefs, particularly environmental factors in coral bleaching; on the use of corals as indicators of environmental change and development of bioassays to assess the condition of tropical marine ecosystems. Extensive field work has been focussed on the Caribbean and Thailand. Professor Peter Burbridge Chair in Coastal Zone Management, World-wide experience as a consultant in integrated coastal management, especially in Southeast Asia. Dr John Bythell Lecturer School of Biology Research interests include coral reef community dynamics, molecular indicators of stress and diseases of corals. His field work has been mostly in the Caribbean. Dr Herman Cesar Professor in environmental economics, Free University of Amsterdam, and Newcastle Visiting Lecturer His research interests and consultant work focus on valuation of coral reefs and other tropical systems with respect to destructive fishing and other impacts. Seabait Ltd, a polychaete aquaculture company with markets in the tropics and elsewhere. Dr Susan Clark Newcastle Visiting Lecturer Environment Agency Research and consultancy interests include reef damage assessment, design and implementation of long-term monitoring programs for coral reefs and reef restoration. Her field work has focused most recently on the Red Sea. Dr David Ong Newcastle Visiting Lecturer and Reader University of Essex David Ong specialises in international and environmental law. He has published on these American Journal of International Law, the European Journal of International Law and the Netherlands Yearbook of International Law, as well as being a co-author of the Sourcebook on Environmental Law (2nd ed., 2002, Cavendish). Dr Alasdair Edwards Senior Lecturer School of Biology Major research interests include reef rehabilitation, management of fisheries, and remote sensing in the tropics. Primary fieldwork sites have been the Maldives, Turks & Caicos Islands, Red Sea, various tropical Atlantic islands and West Africa. Dr Bob Foster-Smith Newcastle Visiting Lecturer and Partner, Envision Partners His research and contract work concerns remote survey and mapping of biotopes of shore and sub-tidal environments and uses Geographical Information Systems extensively. Dr Jeremy Hills Newcastle Visiting Lecturer and Partner, Envision Partners Research and consultancy has included ecological dynamics, hydrodynamics and fisheries. His projects have addressed prawn stock enhancement in Sri Lanka, status of rock lizards on Bermuda islands, development of prototype Coastal Habitat Management Plans and quality assurance and management of environmental training. Dr Martin Le Tissier Newcastle Visiting Lecturer and Partner Envision Partners His research and consultancy work is on coral reef ecology and coastal management. He has worked in SE Asia, Caribbean and Middle East. Current projects include coral diseases and ecology of coral reef recovery. He has designed and implemented training courses and helped build institutional capacity in India. Professor Peter Olive School of Marine Science & Technology Research centres on reproductive biology and life history of marine invertebrates, population dynamics and aquaculture. He is a founder of 5 Dr Chris Perry Newcastle Visiting Lecturer and Reader, Manchester Metropolitan University He is a carbonate geologist who has extensive research and consultancy experience related especially to the origin, formation and depositional history of coral reefs. His extensive field work has included the Caribbean and Mozambique. Dr Nicholas Polunin Reader in Tropical Marine Ecology School of Marine Science & Technology His research and teaching are on community ecology, the focus being on fishes, fisheries and food webs. Recent work includes application of stable isotopes, marine protected areas in the Caribbean, and impacts of reef fishing and coral bleaching in the Indo-Pacific. He is President of the International for Reef Studies and edits the international journal Environmental Conservation. Dr Selina Stead Lecturer School of Marine Science & Technology From a background of work on environmental factors in feeding, growth and reproductive development of freshwater and marine finfish, current research interests are focussed on aquaculture planning and policy, fisheries management, and integrated coastal zone management (ICZM), using inter- and multidisciplinary approaches. Her work addresses issues in sustainable development of marine coastal resources, and their human dependents. Professor Rob Upstill-Goddard School of Marine Science & Technology Research interests include marine biogases and transfer of gases across the air-sea interface, biogeochemistry measurement techniques and instrumentation. Dr Susie Thomson Newcastle Visiting Lecturer Royal Yachting Association She has been involved in the development of Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) Decision Support Systems (DSS), notably the CORAL DSS for Resource Analysis applied in Curaçao and the Maldives. Other relevant support staff include: Mr R O Carter Information Assistant & Librarian MT Seminar Library, 1st Floor, Armstrong Building, ext.6743, email: r.o.carter@ncl.ac.uk School Administrator School Office, ext.6815 email: Kathleen.Heads@ncl.ac.uk Helen Clough (Postgraduates etc) School Office, ext.6718/5304 email: Helen.Clough@ncl.ac.uk Liz Baker (Exams etc) School Office, ext.5304/6718 email: Elizabeth.Baker@ncl.ac.uk Ann Bridges (Admissions etc) Ridley Building, ext. 6661 email: a.e.bridges@ncl.ac.uk Mr Andrew Pile Computer Manager Lower Mezzanine Floor, ext.5068, email: andrew.pile@ncl.ac.uk Kathleen Heads MODULES The following modules are expected to make up the MSc/Diploma programme in the academic year 2005-06: Status Module working title Short title Credits compulsory Critical appraisal of coastal production systems Marine resource mapping and evaluation Remote sensing and assessment of coastal resources Research skills Environmental impact assessment Fisheries resources assessment and management Sustainable world aquaculture International environmental politics Coastal governance Principles and practice of integrated coastal management management Research in coastal management Research in coastal management (Diploma) Systems Mapping Remote sensing Skills EIA Fisheries Aquaculture Politics Governance ICM Research Desk study 30 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 10 20 80 50 compulsory compulsory compulsory compulsory The following module outlines may change for 2005-06: 6 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF COASTAL PRODUCTION SYSTEMS MST885 1 M Credit 30 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr N V C Polunin (NVCP)[MST] Prof. BE Brown (BEB), Dr JC Bythell (JCB), Dr AJ Edwards (AJE) [School of Biology], Dr HSJ Cesar (HSJC) [Free University of Amsterdam], Dr RW Payton (RWP)[School of AFRD], Dr S Clark (SC), Dr RC Upstill-Goddard (RCUG), Dr G Uher (GU), [MST], Dr CT Perry (CTP)[Manchester Metropolitan University] None All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations An advanced understanding of the major biological, ecological and physical processes affecting critical evaluation of development projects impacting productive tropical coastal systems. Intended Learning Outcomes Intended Knowledge An appreciation of what the tropical coastal zone is, what systems constitute it, what the Outcomes principal environmental issues affecting it are, and what ‘coastal management’ is. Understanding of the principal natural and anthropogenic processes maintaining and altering structure and function of tropical coastal systems, and the scope for management. Introduction to the interactions between ecology and environmental economics Intended Skills In relation to assessment and management of coastal areas in the tropics: Outcomes Sourcing and synthesising multi-sourced information Reporting information in both oral and written forms, to address issues Peer assessment of oral and written reports Examination of issues across disciplines Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Written Communication I/P/A Problem Solving Interpersonal Communication P/A Initiative I Oral Presentation P/A Adaptability I/P Teamwork I Numeracy Planning and Organising Computer Literacy P/A Other (please state) Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Seminars including EEM Workshop 56/56 hours Tutorials 18/18 hours Private Study Scientific literature review 50 hours; reading 167 hours; revision Other Peer assessment: 10 hours Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes Seminars will provide a range of information and access to further information sources on physical, biological and socially-relevant processes in the tropical coastal zone. Seminars and interactive case-histories will best allow students to reflect on environmental issues facing coastal populations, their problems, causes and potential solutions. Skills of literature research and communication will be built by a scientific literature review, for which students will each select a topic from a number of relevant titles. 7 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims Intended Knowledge Outcomes MARINE RESOURCE MAPPING AND EVALUATION MST889 2 M Credit 10 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr NVC Polunin [MST] Dr RL Foster-Smith (BFS), IS Sotheran (IS) [Envision Partners], Dr ME Kendall (MEK)[Plymouth Marine Laboratory], Dr S Stead SS) [MST] All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations Understanding of the objectives, concepts, principles of resource mapping and evaluation, and practical understanding of how GIS can be used to facilitate management of coastal resources Intended Learning Outcomes Concepts of the use of GIS in resource mapping and evaluation Collection of natural-resources information and manipulation in electronic decision support systems Resource evaluation as part of integrated coastal zone management. Intended Skills Cartographic data representation, datums and projections and GPS positioning Outcomes Survey design, sampling and rapid techniques for resource evaluation Basic GIS and electronic relational databases Spatial query within GIS and multicriteria decision support techniques Acoustic techniques for sea floor mapping Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Written Communication P/A Problem Solving I/P/A Interpersonal Communication I/P Initiative P Oral Presentation P Adaptability P Teamwork I/P Numeracy I/P/A Planning and Organising I/P Computer Literacy I/P/A Other (please state) Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Lectures 8/8 hr Seminars 4/8 hr Practicals 3/9 hr Fieldwork 3/12 hr Private Study 67 hr: report writing, reading, use of GIS worksheets Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes A mixture of lectures, seminars, practical session using computers and field work will be used to promote student involvement, problem solving and discussion in evaluating techniques. Students will work in small groups for practical and field work and class presentation of results, and will be expected to participate in group discussion involving peer assessment and learning from the approaches adopted by others. Use of worksheets on GIS in students’ own time will supplement teaching in practicals and lectures. 8 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims REMOTE SENSING AND ASSESSMENT OF COASTAL RESOURCES BIO800 1 Credit 10 ECTS Stage/s 1 Level Value Value Dr Alasdair Edwards SoB (AJE) M To provide a working knowledge of how remote sensing technologies can be used for coastal resources assessment, mapping and monitoring Intended Learning Outcomes Intended Knowledge By the end of the module, you will have developed an understanding of the principles and Outcomes applications of digital remote sensing, aerial photography and field survey techniques to the assessment, mapping and monitoring of coastal resources and habitats. Intended Skills You will also have gained the practical and computer-based skills required to plan and Outcomes conduct field surveys and carry out processing of remotely sensed imagery (using the UNESCO Bilko remote sensing package). Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Written Communication P/A Interpersonal Communication Problem Solving I/P/A Initiative Oral Presentation P Adaptability Teamwork P Numeracy P/A Computer Literacy I/P/A Planning and Organising Other (please state) Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures Seminars Tutorials Practicals Fieldwork Private Study Other 9 Number/Student Hours 10/9.5 1/2 1/1 4/12 Practical work and reports: 25 hours; Internet searches: 5 hours; Presentation preparation: 3 hours; Reading and revision: 42.5 hours; Module Title Module Code Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims Objectives RESEARCH SKILLS Semester 1 Credit Value 10 MAR801 Mr RO Carter Prof. RW Birmingham, Dr A Metcalfe and others. None ECTS Credits Annual To introduce the underlying ideas and concepts associated with research methodologies, the ethics and philosophy of science and why research as well as other projects need to be managed. In parallel to provide basic skills related to finding and assessing information, processing data or information using word processing, spread sheets and data base facilities, and making judgements about data using basic statistical concepts and tools. Teaching & Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Lectures 24 hrs Seminars Tutorials Practicals 24 hrs Fieldwork Private Study 52 hrs Other Method(s) and Timing of Assessment By coursework, including essays, presentations based on an information retrieval exercise and on a statistical topic not included in the syllabus, and a class examination. Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Lectures Practicals Private Study 1 hr/wk for 12 weeks (ROC, RWB) . 1 hr/wk for 6 weeks (BL). 6 hrs in mid-semester for Labview (EM). 30 hrs 2 hrs/wk for 10 weeks (ROC, et al). 1 hr/wk for 6 weeks for statistical software (BL). 6 hrs in mid-semester for oral presentations (ROC). 32 hrs 4 hrs/wk for 12 weeks 48 hrs Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes The lectures are designed to assist students in the acquisition of a knowledge base that will facilitate understanding of concepts and methods. The practicals are supervised activities in which the students apply the knowledge that they gain during formal lectures and private study. Private study involves: directed study following lectures and practicals; directed study in preparation for the assessed coursework, which provides an opportunity to bring together relevant knowledge and understanding and cognitive, research-related, and assessed key skills. 10 Module Title Module Code Module Leader Availability ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT BIO804 2 Semester Credit 10 Value Dr JC Bythell ECTS Value Level 4 MSc programmes in SAGE Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge On completion of the module students should: understand the structure, principles and practice the EIA process in tropical areas have experience in undertaking EIA projects have experience in communicating the outcomes of an EIA process in an appropriate formal written report Intended Skills By the end of the module, students will have developed a broad range of generic skills Outcomes including: problem-solving, aspects of data collection, data management and analysis, the ability to synthesise information in a concise and user-friendly way, and to produce professional EIA reports. Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication I/P/A Problem Solving I/P/A Interpersonal Communication Initiative I/P Oral Presentation Adaptability I/P Teamwork P Numeracy I/P/A Planning and Organising P Computer Literacy P Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Web based study sessions 5/20 Seminars Tutorials 3/3 Practicals : EIA project work 1/40 Fieldwork Private Study 27 Other : case study exercises 2/10 Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes Web based sessions provide fundamental information on EIA and indicate further and most appropriate information sources for further study. Case study exercises are used to enhance problem solving skills and reinforce relevant EIA material, data collection and control of budgets. EIA project work uses fundamental information delivered via the web and applies this knowledge in a simulated ‘real world’ EIA project. Private study is used for further reading and preparation for study exercises and project work. Three tutorial sessions introduce the web based material and introduce the case studies and project. 11 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims FISHERIES RESOURCES ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT BIO801 2 1 Credit 10 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr AJ Edwards, SoB (AJE) Dr NVC Polunin, MST (NVCP) M MSc Tropical Coastal Management To develop an understanding of the threats to fisheries worldwide, the objectives and techniques of fisheries resources management and the environmental impacts of capture fisheries on coastal systems. Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge By the end of the module, you will have gained a broad understanding of human exploitation of fisheries resources, fisheries biology and the objectives and techniques for sustainable management of fisheries. You will have learnt from the resource management failures of the past. Intended Skills You will develop a range of skills in quantitative analysis and modelling of fisheries resource Outcomes use, interpretation of fisheries data and communication of findings to non-specialists. Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication P/A Interpersonal Communication Problem Solving P/A Initiative Oral Presentation P Adaptability P/A Teamwork P Numeracy I/P/A Computer Literacy I/P/A Planning and Organising Other (please state) Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures Seminars Tutorials Practicals Private Study Number/Student Hours 13/12.5 1/3 2/2 6/15 Practical work: 18 hours; Case-history exercise: 15 hours; Reading: 34.5 hours; Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes Many of the techniques and skills associated with fisheries resources management are practical, numerical and computer based and there is thus a major emphasis on these skills. The student’s understanding of the techniques is assessed in a series of practicals involving fisheries resource assessment using real data and formative feedback is given on interpretation of such data and the numerical skills required for analysis. The practical use of computers to model management situations (ABASIM) is also developed and assessed (summatively). The examination tests the students understanding of the basic knowledge base needed to manage fisheries resources and their ability to develop concise, coherent and well-reasoned arguments regarding key issues. 12 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims SUSTAINABLE WORLD AQUACULTURE MST887 2 M Credit 10 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Professor PJW Olive (PJWO) Dr S Davies [Plymouth University], Mr Eric Piñon [Service Aqua LLC, qualified ACC Certifier], Dr J Lee [Sustainable Fish Farming Ltd], Dr S Craig [Seabait Ltd] , Prof. PR Burbridge [Peter Burbridge Associates] All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations Understanding of the current value of world aquaculture with special reference to tropical coastal systems, the biological constraints on aquaculture, the emerging technologies for sustainable aquatic production and the opportunities and threats facing coastal areas reliant on non-sustainable aquaculture systems. Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge Understanding of the nutritional requirements of marine fish and crustaceans, the importance of hatchery systems for larval production and the reasons for the current dependency of aquaculture on capture fisheries Appreciation of the impact of current and past tropical coastal aquaculture on environment and biodiversity, the principles of water management and bio-engineering of zero-discharge systems Ability to make informed judgements about the likely future development of aquaculture and the management procedures that could lead to the adoption of more sustainable systems. Intended Skills Ability to access public data bases (e.g. FAO), evaluate the statistics on current world Outcomes aquaculture and interpret these in relation to peer reviewed literature Ability to form judgements about the value of aquaculture in the economies of developed and developing countries in a regional context Ability to evaluate an aquaculture system design through the development and/or critique of a simulated business plan. Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication P/A Problem Solving Interpersonal Communication P/A Initiative Oral Presentation P/A Adaptability Teamwork P Numeracy P/A Computer Literacy P Planning and Organising P/A Other (please state) Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes Lectures are required to convey to students the extent of the world-wide aquaculture industry, its recent rapid growth, economic importance in tropical regions especially SE Asia and Central and Tropical South America and impacts on the environment. The seminars will interface students with industry professionals especially to consider realistically how the industry might become more sustainable. 13 Module title Module No: Module Leader: Module Value: Semester: Module Status: Availability: Prerequisites: Postrequisites: INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLITICS POL804 Dr D Bell Email: derek.bell@ncl.ac.uk 20 credits One Non-core and optional All Masters Degrees None None Module summary This module focuses on the way the international community has sought to deal with environmental problems. There are 12 weekly two-hour seminars, all held in Room G6, in the Politics building, six of which will be led by Tim Gray, and the other six will be led by students. Students are required to present in paired teams at least TWO seminar papers during the module. For assessment purposes, the two team oral presentations count for a total of 20%, and the individual research paper of approximately 4,000 words, counts for 80%, of the module’s mark. Module aims to develop students’ awareness of global environmental problems and the attempts by the international community to deal with them to enhance students’ capacity in key skills, including analysis; oral presentation; written communication, research techniques, team work To meet these aims, students will be required 14 to study the development of international concern for the global environment to grasp the seminal concepts of sustainable development and environmental security to appraise the role of international environmental regimes and of environmental NGOs to assess the impact of trade on global environmental politics to make at least two team oral presentations to write a 4000 word Research Paper Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims COASTAL GOVERNANCE MST888 2 M Credit 10 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr S Stead (SS)[MST] Dr JM Hills (JMH)[Envision Partners]; Mr D Ong (DO)[School of Law, University of Essex]; Dr I Weir (IW)[Newcastle School of Business]; None All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations Introduction and experience of the key components of coastal governance relevant to Integrated Coastal Management, which is closely allied to the sustainable development agenda, and involves policy, legal, sociological and economic aspects of the coastal zone and is frequently termed coastal governance. Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge Understanding of the principles and concepts of governance of coastal areas Introduction to economic and legal approaches and instruments relevant to the management of coastal areas Appreciation of policy and sociological frameworks within which broad coastal governance issues are addressed Intended Skills Experience in applying economics to coastal zone problem-solving, including the use of Outcomes techniques of economic valuation for project appraisal, social cost-benefit analysis, and environmental valuation Grasp of international laws, conventions and agreements relating to tropical coastal governance together with legal instruments addressing significant problems at a national level Grasp of social methodological issues, including stakeholders, livelihoods, and equity Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication P/A Problem Solving I/P/A Interpersonal Communication I/P Initiative P Oral Presentation Adaptability Teamwork P Numeracy Planning and Organising P Computer Literacy Teaching and Learning Methods Lectures Seminars Tutorials Practicals Private Study Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes I/P/A Number/Student Hours 8/17 hr 6/14 hr 2/2 hr 2/6h 61 hr The module is primarily delivered by lectures and seminars that promote student involvement, problem solving and discussion. Active participation in some of these exercises is required, involving teamwork and communication skills, to solve problems and facilitate learning by experience. Lectures and seminars provide a basis for understanding the economic, legal, policy and sociological framework, these aspects will be brought together in a project based around coastal governance. Private study for this project will be structured and directed through a supporting lecture and a tutorial. 15 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT MST886 2 M Credit 20 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr Selina Stead [MST] Dr MDA Le Tissier (MLT), Dr JM Hills (JMH)[Envision Partners], Prof. PR Burbridge (PRB)[Peter Burbridge Associates], Dr RS Thomson (RST)[Royal Yachting Association] None All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge ●Understanding of the principles and concepts of integrated management of tropical coastal areas ● Insight into the potential areas of conflict between stakeholders and the role that integrated management may play in resolving it and promoting sustainable use of coastal resources ● Synthesise of a wide variety of information into a coherent, balanced and integrated summary of a coastal system. Intended Skills ● Experience of conceptualisation of different sectors and disciplines in a coastal Outcomes management scenario and framework within a work environment ● Ability to acquire environmental information from coastal stakeholders ● Ability to link a practical coastal management framework to a real coastal area ● Ability to work under time pressure in a small multidisciplinary team ● Ability to identify possible coastal management solutions and possible institutional barriers and communicate them coherently, both orally and in written form. Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication P/A Problem Solving I/P/A Interpersonal Communication I/P Initiative P Oral Presentation P Adaptability P Teamwork I/P Numeracy I/P/A Planning and Organising I/P Computer Literacy I/P/A Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Lectures 5/9 hr Seminars 8/14hr Practicals 7/44 hr Fieldwork 2/16 hr Private Study 117 hr Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes This module builds on the specialist knowledge base on coastal process developed during the previous modules, and links it to a practical framework for coastal management. The module does not intend to develop the knowledge base but to guide the students through the process of coastal management. The lectures provide a basis for understanding the ICM process. The key development is in the skills of synthesis, integration and balanced and coherent communication of coastal management policies. Following role playing scenarios with staff, meetings with real coastal stakeholders will be set up, but managed by the students themselves to attempt to gain maximum insight into coastal issues. The module is primarily delivered by seminars that promote student involvement, problem solving and discussion in evaluating and synthesising case-histories of coastal management projects and site visits interspersed with workshops designed to facilitate progress through the coastal management framework. The students will work in teams, similar to those involved in most actual coastal management projects. Active participation in some of these exercises is required, involving teamwork and communication skills, to solve problems and facilitate learning by experience. 16 Module Title Module Code Semester/s Module Leader Other Staff Pre-requisites Co-requisites Post-requisites Availability Aims RESEARCH IN COASTAL MANAGEMENT MST890 1-3 M Credit 80 ECTS Stage/s Level Value Value Dr NVC Polunin [MST] Potential supervisors: Dr RL Foster-Smith, Dr JM Hills, Dr MDA Le Tissier [Envision Partners], Dr JC Bythell [School of Biology], Dr RW Payton [School of AFRD], Dr I Weir [Newcastle Business School], Dr D Bell [School of GPS], Dr MG Bentley, Dr AS Clare, Dr S Stead, Dr RC Upstill-Goddard, Dr CLJ Frid, Prof. PJW Olive [MST] and others from across the university by prior arrangement only through the module leader All relevant MSc programmes, subject to degree regulations To develop whichever of the skills and areas of knowledge gained during taught course work are considered appropriate for the agreed study plan, and prepare for more effective participation in professional programmes involving original investigations. Intended Learning Outcomes Knowledge In-depth understanding of a selected topic in coastal management as an original investigator Greater awareness of professional issues surrounding conduct of original investigations in coastal management Intended Skills Enhanced experience of extracting, collating and synthesising background information Outcomes for a focused study Strengthened ability to devise and plan an original investigation relevant to coastal management based on current understanding Increased professional capacity to conduct original investigations, prepare substantive reports to international publication standard and store information electronically. Development of Key Skills* I/P/A I/P/A Intended Outcomes Written Communication I/P/A Problem Solving I/P/A Interpersonal Communication I/P Initiative I/P Adaptability P Oral Presentation Teamwork I Numeracy P/A Planning and Organising I/P/A Computer Literacy P/A Teaching and Learning Methods Number/Student Hours Seminars 8/8 hours Tutorials Approx 30/30 hours Practicals May be involved, depending on project selection Fieldwork May be involved, depending on project selection, and such work may be conducted overseas, depending on the plan agreed with the project supervisor and module leader Approx 762 hours Private Study Rationale and Relationship to Learning Outcomes The MSc TCM taught modules offer an extended introduction to the discourses, methodologies and approaches involved in coastal management work. In the first few weeks a series of seminars is used to acquaint students with the module, deliver generic skills in paper writing and project planning, and initiate project planning. Each student is allocated an appropriate supervisor early in the year and a number of tutorials are needed from the inception and planning through to carrying out the work, analysing data and writing up the results. 17 PROJECT PAPERS SINCE 1998-99 1998-99 ASFAHA, B. Establishment of the base line characteristics of the shark fishery in Eritrean waters, towards providing information for their sustainable harvest and conservation. † BALCIAUSKAS, K.A. Tropical level and anthropogenic causes of spatial variation in 15N and 13C stable isotope composition of fish, plankton and benthic algae: Nouméa, New Caledonia. † CORCORAN, E.E. The effect of incidental and management induced variation in fishing effort on the size of reef fish in Fiji and Vanuatu. † GLASS, A.E. The effect of pollution on coral reef communities from the Almendares River, Havana, Cuba. † GLENDINNING, C.H. Relationships between sea urchins and coral reef substrata, The Great Astrolabe Reef Lagoon, Fiji. † HELLIN, D.C. An assessment of Recreational Pelagic Fishing in Bermuda. † KENWARD, N. Relationships between sea urchins and their predators in the Great Astrolabe Reef Lagoon, Fiji. † LEVICKI, R. The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development; its implementation in the coastal and terrestrial zones in Brazil. † LILJEVIK, A.C. Ecological and socioeconomic impacts in Seychelles of the 1998 coral bleaching event. † LUKE, K.E. The geomorphological impacts of mooring canal development on Grand Cayman, BWI. † RIYAZ, M. Seasonal volummetric changes of beach sediment on Maddohulhudhoo Island and Nelivaru sand cay (Maldives) and implications with sea level rise. † SEDDON-BROWN, S. Spatial differences in the structure of reef fish communities near the Almendares River, Cuba. † WHITE, W.H. Using an acoustic ground discrimination system (AGDS) to map the marine benthic habitats surrounding Danjugan Island, Philippines. † WHITTINGHAM, E.W. The coastal zone of Alcudia Bay, Mallorca : an assessment of change and potential anthropogenic impacts on the Posidonia oceanica seagrass habitat. † WRIGHT, W.H. An investigation into the effect of a marine protected area on the juvenile coral densities and communities around St Croix and Buck Island Reef National Monument, US Virgin Islands. † 1999 – 2000 AVILA, V.S. Community-based management towards sustainability in Ventanilla Oaxaca, Mexico. † CHU, C. Live reef fish trade in Hong Kong: trends and challenges. † CROSSLAND, R. Recovery of a coral community from a physically damaged roof in relation to their life history traits. † DE SYLVA, D. Designing a monitoring program for the artificial reef structures, Reefballs, at Fahal Island, Sultanate of Oman to be used by the Ministry of Regional Environment and Municipalities. HENDRY, H. Methods for the prioritisation of threats to Marine Protected Areas. † ISHERWOOD, I. An economic valuation of the Santiago-Cayapas-Mataje Mangroves, north-west Ecuador. † LOPEZ, R. Evaluating 'ecotourism' in natural protected areas of La Paz Bay, Baja California Sur, México: a conservation strategy? † McWILLIAMS, J. Spectral discrimination and prediction of coral and algal tartgets. † TYSON-TAYLOR, D. The value of ecotourism to local communities in Wakatobi National Marine Park, SE Sulawesi, Indonesia. † 18 VAUGHAN, D. Developing a sustainable coral harvesting model for the aquarium trade. † WABNITZ, C. Feeding patterns and social behaviour of 5 spp of parrotfish in Belize. † WALMSLEY, S. Ecological and social aspects of marine protected areas in the Philippines. † 2000-2001 AISH, A. Tourism and stakeholder involvement in the management of the marine parks and special reserves of the Seycelles. † BARKER, M. Comparing the population dynamics of juvenile lemon sharks in two different nurseries, Bimini (Bahamas) and Marquesas Keys (Florida). BYHAM, S. Visitor perceptions of turtle conservation in Bonaire and their impact on conservation efforts. † DAVIES, S. The feasibility of certification for artisanal fisheries. † FINLAY, A. The role of environmental awareness through education in the success of marine protected areas. † GALLOP, K. Impacts of the Bunaken National Park management plan on women's utilisation of marine resources, BNP, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. † GUMBS, J. Mangrove salt ponds of Anguilla: a strategy for their conservation and management. † HAWKINS, C. Evaluating an integrated coastal management initiative: a case study of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. † HEMERY, G. Impacts of recreational fish feeding activity on fish community composition and fish behaviour. † HERRON-PEREZ, P. Restoration of coral communities in coastal Kenya: the influence of fish predation and tourism. † MACRAE, D. Recreational SCUBA diving and coral reef communities of Bonaire, Netherlands Antillies. Is there any case for the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis? † MANRAKHAN, Y. Effects of sewage discharges on the coral reef communities in the backreef of Pointe aux Sables, Mauritius. † MELUNSKY, T. The current status of co-management of Mankote mangrove: St Lucia, West Indies. † SCOTT, M. An assessment of fish community structures, in the reef shallows of Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, in relation to management zonation plans. † SEBAYANG, S. Comparative analysis of attempts to conserve mangroves and coral reefs. † WALKER, R. A comparative assessment of the bycatch produced by the small-scale tuna fisheries of Bunaken and Manado Tua Islands, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. † 2001-2002 BAI, X. Exploitation of coastal fisheries and ecosystems. CROS, A. Effects of seine net, tourism and predators on coral transplants in and outside marine reserves in Kenya. † DAVIES, J. Attitude of coastal communities to MPAs in Kenya. † FUNG, S. The impacts of debris/litter on visitor experience at Manukan Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Malaysia. † GALL, A. The importance of seagrass density for nursery habitat quality for juvenile reef fishes in the Belize barrier reef system. † GALLAGHER, L. The potential for tourism as a means of financing Tobagonian MPAs. † GORCZYNSKA, M. The relationship between coral, algal cover (food) and the biomass of herbivores (parrotfish and surgeonfish). † JACKSON, S. Relating a calculated wave exposure index and current speed to coral benthic assemblages. † KIMBER. J. Assessment of the economic value of large fish in Tobagonian waters. † 19 MANCEY, M. Social implications of MPA establishment. † McCORMICK, J. The issue of scale on the application of a decision support matrix in West Bengal, India. † PESCOD, C. A large-scale comparison of commercially-available fish stocks (grouper, snapper, barracuda) of six attols of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef of Belize and Yucatan. † RENKEN, H. Functional redundancy of mangrove forests and sea grass beds: the case of nursery habitats and reef fish. † ROCHE, R. Influence of Orinoco on Tobago's reef. † WOOD, L. Fisher perceptions of and behaviour towards Marine Protected Areas: a case study of motives for poaching at Saint Anne and Cousin Island Marine Parks, Seychelles. † 2002-2003 BADJECK, M-C. The use of water quality data and public perception study as an integrated approach to coastal pollution management† BENNETT, G. Stakeholders’ perceptions on the effect of coral mining in Gizo, Solomon Islands. † BRODERICK, J. Eutrophication and environmental cholera. CAMPION, D. Economic development and its effect on the behaviour of lagoonal fishermen in southern Sri Lanka.† CHUNG, P. The qoliqoli of Fiji: changes and current trends in management of traditional fishing grounds. † DAW, T. A spatial and economic analysis of the artisanal fisheries of the Corn Islands, Nicaragua. † EVANS, H. The intractability of achieving consensus on sustainable development: a case study of Little Cayman. † GAWMAN, K. The impediments to a sustainable dive tourism industry on Koh Tao. † GUNNARTZ, U. Social structures and perceptions of artisanal fishers of Corn Islands, Nicaragua : implications for co-management.† HUME, D. Using a combination of landsat TM and an acoustic ground descrimination system to map the coastal habitats of the Corn Islands, Nicaragua. † HUNT, A. A rapid assessment of the coral reef community structure and health of two small Caribbean islands using a standardised regional protocol. † KNITTWEIS, L. Coastal tourism development: impacts on local residents and barriers to public participation. A case study from Tamil Nadu, Southern India. † KNOWLES, K. A bottom-up approach to evaluating MPA success: case study of community-based marine protected areas in the Central Visayas, Phillippines. † MILLIGAN, J. A typology of coastal researchers’ modes of interactions with stakeholders. † PARKER, M. Women, fishing and decision-making: a case study of Fijian coastal communities. † PATERSON, S. Reef fisheries management in South Caicos: the needs of the industry and potential for community involvement. † SMITH, H. Correlations between herbivorous fish, algae and coral on patch reefs in the Turks and Caicos Islands.† VELTEROP, R. Sedimentation, water quality change and the presence of indicator species: A study across a seaward sedimentation gradient in the Pearl Cays and Corn Islands off the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua. † WESSON, H. Impacts and management of the marine ornamental trade of ‘live rock’ in Fiji. † WICKERSON, S. The effects of seagrass density on their associated communities in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands. † WIGNARAJAH, P. Faecal pollution and the contamination of marine animals with vibrio cholene and salmonella typhi.. † 20 WRIGHT, J. Comparison of typhoid rates with demographic and pollution indicators in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. † 2003-2004 BENTLEY, C C. Effects of reef isolation on the rapid colonization of artificial reefs by fishes on Buccoo Reef, Tobago, W.I. † CARR, R E. The status of Elkhorn Coral, Acropora palmata in southwest Tobago† CRABBE, M. A biosocioeconomic evaluation of shipwrecks used for fishery and dive tourism enhancement in Kenya† DOHERTY, E M. An initial assessment of the physical, ecological and social aspects of Petit Trou Mangroves, Tobago, and possible management options for its current development† FRY, J. Role of herbivory in controlling coral-algal phase shift on nutrient impacted reefs† GRIFFITHS, D J. Anthropogenic physical damage to coral reefs in Tobago† LINKLATER-McLENNAN, R J. Stakeholder perceptions of the benefits and disadvantages of marine protected areas in Kenya† ROBINSON, L E-L. The influence of adjacent habitats on artificial reef fish assemblages on Buccoo Reef, Tobago, West Indies† WRIGHT, S E. “Your industry needs you!” Will aquaculturists voluntarily adhere to a code of conduct in order to establish a responsible Thai cultured shrimp industry? † YOUNG, S E. Artisanal fishers’ perspectives of a “rich mans’” fishery: The potential for ring net development in Kenya† †involved field work overseas 21 WHAT DO TCM GRADUATES DO? First destination data* International (102 graduates, 68%) consultancy 6% industry 4% NGO 14% further education 13% academic 29% government agency 34% UK (48 graduates, 32% ) unknown/seeking 8% industry 19% consultancy 6% further education 4% NGO 17% government agency 19% academic 27% * Next update in 2005 22