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Høst 2020
JUR-3054 General Law of the Sea II - 15 stp
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Type of course
Course contents
The course is a continuation of JUR-3050. It provides an in-depth analysis of key selected topics previously covered in JUR-3050 at an introductory level. The course covers the following topics:
- The principles and procedures for the delimitation of overlapping maritime zones and the establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf;
- The principles of dispute settlement
- The regime for maritime scientific research
- Maritime security (piracy, terrorism and other crimes at sea)
- International security (maritime warfare, military uses at sea
Admission requirements
Objective of the course
Knowledge:
Having passed the exam, the student shall have acquired:
- Advanced knowledge on principles for delimitation of maritime zones and delineation of the outer limits of the continental shelf;
- Advanced knowledge on the principles of dispute settlement
- Advanced knowledge on the regime for maritime scientific research
- Advanced knowledge on maritime security (piracy, terrorism and other crimes at sea)
- Specialised knowledge on international security (maritime warfare, military uses at sea)
Skills and general qualifications:
Having passed the exam, the student will:
- Be able to identify and analyse questions of theoretical and practical character in General Law of the Sea
- Be able to independently and critically apply the sources of General Law of the Sea
- Be able to identify the limitations of existing law
- Be able to use English terminology with this field of law
Language of instruction
Teaching methods
Assessment
The course is assessed through a six-hour written exam. The exam may include theoretical and/or scenario questions.
The grading scale of A to F is applied, where F constitutes fail. Students who fail their examination are entitled to re-sit the exam (cf. Regulations for examinations at the University of Tromsø Sec.22).
The students admitted to the LL.M programme on Law of the Sea are required to hand in a written assignment and have it accepted as adequate before they can take the exam. The written assignment shall not exceed 5000 words.
Date for examination
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.