Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
Introduction to international and Australian approaches to conserving biodiversity values, ecological processes, products, goods & services in marine and coastal zones. Emphasis placed on understanding stressors, and addressing their cumulative impacts through area-based planning tools including marine protected areas, and the social context for marine conservation.
Ours is an ocean world.
Over 70% of Earth's surface is water and a far greater proportion of available habitat is marine and coastal ecosystems. The ecosystem services provided to us by the ocean include, among others, the provision of more than half the oxygen we breathe, the absorption of nearly 35% of the CO2 released into the atmosphere and 80% of the heat added to the climate system by the accumulation of CO2, the provision of greater than 15% of the animal nutrients consumed, the transportation of ~90% of international trade, and a network of global cables that form the backbone of the internet.
Yet we know less about these ecosystems, and protect them less, than terrestrial systems.
This course provides an introduction to how we use, manage, govern and conserve marine and coastal ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on understanding human impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems and how we address those impacts as a society.ᅠ We will cover the international governance frameworks and national policies guiding the conservation and management of marine and coastal ecosystemsᅠand see how these apply in a local context.ᅠ We'll end by focusing on marine and coastal ecosystems as complex socio-ecological systems and the use of conservation planning to address a broad suite of stressors.
This course is co-taught between ENVM2002 and ENVM7002.
Course requirements
Assumed background
As the module of this course in previous years which provided background material on marine biology and ecology has been removed, some knowledge of marine ecosystems is encouraged (e.g., MARS1001).ᅠ Prior year's lectures will be made available for those student's who would like a primer on coastal and marine ecosystems and processes.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENVM2506 or ENVM7514, ENVM2002 (co-taught)
Jointly taught details
This course is jointly-taught with:
All lectures and practicals are jointly taught for ENVM 2002 & 7002
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Guest lecturer
Demonstrator
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Timetables are available on MyTimetable.
Students are required to attend or watch the 2-hour lecture and participate in the 1-hour practicals. There is aᅠfield trip in this course, likely in week 8.
Aims and outcomes
The aims of this course are to:
• provide an appreciation of the environmental, social and political basis of coastal and marine management and its evolution in relation to changing environmental and societal pressures
• develop an understanding of the mechanisms, policies and practices applied to manage marine and coastal environments.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
describe the dominant stressors on coastal and marine environments
LO2.
describe and evaluate the impact of marine and coastal stressors
LO3.
explain the legal, policy and social dimensions that shape planning and management of coastal and marine environments
LO4.
understand area-based management approaches to conserving marine and coastal ecosystems in Queensland and elsewhere
LO5.
understand the social context for marine conservation, and the tools available to generate social and ecological change
Assessment
Assessment summary
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Quiz |
Four Online Quizzes
|
25% Each quiz will be equally weighted |
Quiz 1 16/08/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 2 6/09/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 3 20/09/2024 4:00 pm Quiz 4 25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Quizzes will be opened during weeks 3, 6, 9 & 13 after the lecture |
Poster |
Stressor Description
|
35% |
6/09/2024 4:00 pm |
Paper/ Report/ Annotation |
Engagement Strategy
|
45% |
4/11/2024 4:00 pm |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Four Online Quizzes
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 25% Each quiz will be equally weighted
- Due date
Quiz 1 16/08/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 2 6/09/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 3 20/09/2024 4:00 pm
Quiz 4 25/10/2024 4:00 pm
Quizzes will be opened during weeks 3, 6, 9 & 13 after the lecture
Task description
There will be four short quizzes throughout the semester covering the content since the previous quiz. Quizzes will cover online lecture recordings (available on Blackboard), as well as readings and other learning resources made available to students throughout the semester. The online quiz will be short (~15 questions) and timed. It is the student's responsibility to ensure they have a reliable internet connection and functioning PC/laptop/device to ensure that they do not encounter any technical difficulties during the timed quiz.
ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes.
Hurdle requirements
In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes.Submission guidelines
Quizzes will be completed and submitted in Blackboard, by the due time, on the due date.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension applications must be received before the due date and time, and should be submitted via email with the appropriate information to senv.admin@uq.edu.au, or following the guidelines provided by the school.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Quizzes completed after the final due date will accrue a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per calendar day.
Stressor Description
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Poster
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
6/09/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
THE TASK: You will select a stressor on a marine ecosystem anywhere in the world. Students should select the area based on their interests and the availability of information about the area. Using a combination of scientific articles and grey literature, describe the marine ecosystem, it's main ecosystem services, the stressor impacting the ecosystem, and the types of impacts the stressor is causing.
Students should first research on:
A. The biophysical characteristics of the ecosystem. That includes the biological and physical characteristics of the ecosystem and the ecological condition of the ecosystem, and the vulnerability of the ecosystem to stressors.
B. The anthropogenic stressor (i.e., the human activity). This should include the trends in frequency and magnitude of the activity, and drivers of the stressor (e.g., economic value of the industry, food security, etc.)
C. Impacts. A description of the consequence of the activity for the ecosystem.
Understanding these three aspects will allow students to evaluate the risk certain stressors pose to a given ecosystem.
ASSESSMENT: Design a poster or infographic describing the impact of the stressor on the ecosystem.
The poster/infographic should contain information from each of the elements laid out above (i.e., ecosystem, stressor, and impact).
A poster template will be available on Blackboard. Your poster must be "stand-alone", i.e. understandable by an audience without attending a presentation or referring to supplementary material.
Hurdle requirements
In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes.Submission guidelines
This assignment must be submitted electronically via Turnitin on Blackboard before the due date and time. To submit your assignment electronically log into Blackboard (http://learn.uq.edu.au) with your UQ username and password, then navigate to the course (ENVM2002 or ENVM7002), and the Assessments tab in the menu on the left side of the screen. You will find a link to submit your poster in the Poster/Infographic Assessment folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension applications must be received before the due date and time, and should be submitted via email with the appropriate information to senv.admin@uq.edu.au, or following the guidelines provided by the school.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Posters completed after the final due date will accrue a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per calendar day.
Engagement Strategy
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 45%
- Due date
4/11/2024 4:00 pm
Task description
You will be asked to nominate a threat to marine ecosystems, and develop a social strategy to help tackle this threat, including identifying goals, relevant stakeholders, and a strategy to engage them to achieve your goal. 10% of the final mark will be deducted for every 10% excess words (no deduction for <10% over word limit). Further details will be provided in class.
Hurdle requirements
In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes.Submission guidelines
This assignment must be submitted electronically via Turnitin on Blackboard before the due date and time. To submit your assignment electronically log into Blackboard (http://learn.uq.edu.au) with your UQ username and password, then navigate to the course (ENVM2002 or ENVM7002), and the Assessments tab in the menu on the left side of the screen. You will find a link to submit your poster in the Engagement Strategy Assessment folder.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 7 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Extension applications must be received before the due date and time, and should be submitted via email with the appropriate information to senv.admin@uq.edu.au, or following the guidelines provided by the school.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Engagement Strategies completed after the final due date will accrue a penalty of 10% of the maximum mark per calendar day.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 0% |
2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 30% |
3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 45% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes. |
4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 50% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes. |
5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 65% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes. |
6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 75% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes. |
7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: The minimum percentage required for this grade is: 85% ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes. |
Additional course grading information
ASSESSMENT HURDLE: In order for students to obtain a pass grade for this course, students must complete and submit both assignments and attain an average mark of at least 49.5% on the four quizzes.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here - my.UQ Applying for an extension
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a Word document outlining why you cannot provide the documentation and upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
Please note: While your extension request is being considered, you should work towards completing and submitting your assessment as soon as possible.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider applying for removal of course. We strongly recommend you seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. A maximum of two applications may be submitted for any one assessment item, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Turnitin
By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment.”
All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after five days, will receive zero.
In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Week 1 (22 Jul - 28 Jul) |
Lecture |
Lecture 1: The Anthropocene Ocean Welcome & Course Overview (A/Prof Daniel Dunn) The Anthropocene Ocean: Ocean stressors, shifting baselines & sustainability in the 21st century (Dr Lily Bentley) |
Practical |
Discussion: The ocean is dead. Long live the ocean! The ocean is dead. Long live the ocean! Group discussion of the debate over the current environmental status of the ocean. |
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Week 2 (29 Jul - 04 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 2: From the primacy of overfishing to supremacy of aquaculture Aquatic food system impacts (Dr Lily Bentley) |
Week 3 (05 Aug - 11 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 3: 1 + 1 = 3 Identifying and quantifying cumulative impacts (Dr Lily Bentley) |
Week 4 (12 Aug - 18 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 4: Throw, throw, throw your plastic, gently down the stream. Land-based pollution & water quality (Dr Amelia Wenger) |
Practical |
Required Prac: Coastal Pollution Toolkit Small group activity to engage with a new toolkit being used on the ground by practitioners. |
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Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Lecture |
Lecture 5: Coastal Erosion Coastal Erosion: causes and solutions (Dr Annie Lau) |
Lecture |
Lecture 6: It's gettin hot in here Prof David Schoeman, co-lead of the IPCC AR6 chapter on coastal and marine climate impacts will provide an eye-opening perspective on the damage done and the opportunities available to address climate change. |
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Week 7 (02 Sep - 08 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 7: Policy for place Policy context for area-based management tools (A/Prof Daniel Dunn) |
Practical |
Migratory species prac We will investigate new online tools to better understand and support conservation of migratory species. |
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Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 8: What's in your toolkit? Area-based management tools: from Marine Spatial Planning to dynamic management (A/Prof Daniel Dunn) |
Fieldwork |
Required Field Trip: Moreton Bay Ramsar Site Field trip to Moreton Bay Ramsar internationally important wetland to discuss the debate over the Toondah Harbour development. |
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Week 9 (16 Sep - 22 Sep) |
Lecture |
Lecture 9: How to have a non-zero chance to make a non-arbitrary decision Coastal & marine conservation planning (A/Prof Daniel Dunn) |
Practical |
Required Prac: Conservation Planning Practicum |
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Mid Sem break (23 Sep - 29 Sep) |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
Mid-semester Break No class |
Week 10 (30 Sep - 06 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 10 - Social dimensions of marine conservation Social dimensions of marine conservation (Dr Angela Dean) (Recorded lecture due to the King's Birthday Public Holiday) |
Week 11 (07 Oct - 13 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 11 - Tools for social and ecological change Part I Tools for social and ecological change Part I (Dr Angela Dean) |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 12 - Tools for social and ecological change Part II Tools for social and ecological change Part II (Dr Angela Dean) |
Practical |
Required Prac: Skills for social change We will work through a suite of real-life scenarios exploring how to engage with diverse stakeholders for effective conservation. |
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Week 13 (21 Oct - 27 Oct) |
Lecture |
Lecture 13 - Enhancing social benefits of marine conservation Enhancing social benefits of marine conservation (Dr Angela Dean) |
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