Module Details

Module Code: NAUT8011
Title: Ocean Governance
Long Title: Ocean Governance
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5253 - Nautical Science
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module incorporates the subject matter required for Naval Officers to develop the knowledge required to evaluate and analyse the responsibilities and abilities of the Naval Service, in the modern context of National and international Ocean Governance, in a complex , modern maritime environment.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review and analyse the history and development of the management of marine resources and evaluate the current situation in a national, European and global contexts.
LO2 Analyse and review global, European and national policy and practice in relation to ocean governance.
LO3 Identify key elements in ocean governance from a national policy and practice perspective and critically review these in the European and global contexts.
LO4 Analyse and review the role of the Naval Service in relation to ocean governance policy and practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

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Indicative Content
Policy Analysis.
Generic input/output model for policy formation, implementation and feedback’ and its application to the Naval Service.
Civil society
Role of civil society in policy formation. Civil Society as a key mechanism of governance.
Marine spatial planning
Marine spatial planning as a tool for policy implementation and governance.
Compliance mechanism.
Implementation, enforcement and compliance aspects of an Ocean Governance Regime and its application to the Naval Service.
Property right initiatives.
Application of State, Private and commercial property regimes and its application to the Naval Service.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Critical Review
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Present analysis of oceangovernance
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading list, applicable to Critical review and presentation Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Research material for critical review & presentation Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 3.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Balgos, M., Ricci, N., Walker, L., Didden, J., Wenczel, A., Wowk, K.,. (2005), Compilation of Summaries of National and Regional Ocean Policies., The Nippon Foundation Research Task Force on National Ocean Policies.
  • Boyle, R. (1999), The Management of Cross-Cutting Issues’, Committee for Public Management Research Discussion Paper.
  • Juda, L. (1996), International Law and Ocean Use Management: The Evolution of Ocean Governance, Routledge, London..
  • Olsen, S., Sutinen, J., Juda, L., Hennessey, M., Grigalunas, T. (2006), A Handbook On Governance and Socioeconomics Of Large Marine Ecosystems, Coastal Resources Centre, University of Rhode Island..
  • Osherenko, G.,. (2006), New Discourses on Ocean Rights: Understanding Property Rights, thePublic Trust, and Ocean Governance, University of California, Santa Barbara..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SNASC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nautical Science 2 Elective