General Topics on Marine Affairs

Course ID: M37010GU

Credits: 2

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Description and Goals:

Taiwan is surrounded by ocean. The national safety, economic development and public welfare are highly related to the Ocean. The sustainability of ocean governance attracted attentions in recent years. Objectives of this class are to introduce the international and domestic situation, provide the overview of marine affairs, including the international ocean laws and regulations, organizations management, and national policy of coast guard, marine conservation, industries management, etc. Students are expe 

Schedule Type:  

This class will select eight topics for study. Each topic will have two hours lecture by teachers, and another two hours discussion/debate by students, and exchange views with others. 

Course Schedule (subject to change):

2/20 1. Introduction to Marine Affairs

2/27 2. International Ocean Laws and Policies

3/6 2. Taiwan’s Ocean Laws and Competent Agencies

3/13 2. International Oceanic Organizations and Conventions

3/20 3. (Students) Reading Report on International Marine Affairs

3/27 4. Offshore Wind Farms and Environmental Impact Assessment

4/3 Spring Break

4/10 4. Marine Spatial Planning and Management

4/17 Midterm Exam

4/24 5. Development of Ocean Industries

5/1 6. Current Status of Marine Conservation

5/8 6. Topics on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

5/15 6. (Students) Reading Report on MPAs

5/22 7. Coastal Zone Management

5/29 8. Wetland Conservation

6/5 9. Marine Pollution and Plastic Ocean

6/12 10. (Students) Case Study Report on Marine Affairs and Policies

6/19 Final Exam