Ocean Policy
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Course ID: M0401C65
Credits: 2
Objective: Since marine policy generally applies to all affairs as far as marine activities are concerned, this course aims to provide an introduction to various disciplines involved in marine policy. In addition, it is also proposed to introduce Taiwan’s marine administrative framework and policy objectives.
Course Prerequisites: None
Outline: see Course Schedule
Teaching Method: Primarily video presentations, supplemented with classroom lectures, discussions, and report.
Reference: Mark Zacharias, Marine Policy: An Introduction to Governance and International Law of the Oceans (Routledge 2014).
Course Schedule (subject to change):
Week 1: Course overview and requirements
Week 2: Marine affairs
Week 3: The introduction of Marine environment
Week 4: The international law of the sea
Week 5: UNCLOS
Week 6: The introduction of public policy Analysis
Week 7: International marine environmental law and policy
Week 8: The concept of sustainable development
Week 9: International fisheries policy
Week 10: International maritime security policy
Week 11: Marine policy in Arctic and Antarctic waters
Week 12: Marine scientific research
Week 13: Harbor policy
Week 14: Underwater cultural heritage
Week 15: Ocean engineering
Week 16: Summary and discussion
Week 17: International Marine policy
Week 18: Marine policy in Taiwan
Evaluation:
Midterm exam 30%
Final report 40%
Other (class participation, homework and tests) 30%
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