Høst 2022

SVF-3555 Marine Planning - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Norges fiskerihøgskole

Type of course

The course is an optional course for students taking a master’s degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture Science. It is also open for single course students with relevant background. The course requires attendance on campus.

Course contents

The course focuses on marine planning and challenges related to this. Based on theories of marine planning, these challenges will be discussed, especially in relation to fisheries and aquaculture development and activities. The course will offer common practical tools used in marine spatial planning and fisheries management plans.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent in social sciences, economics, biology or a combination of these subjects. An average grade of at least C is required in the bachelor's degree.

Application code: 9371

Objective of the course

Knowledge and understanding: 

Comprehensive knowledge of the key theories and concepts used in marine planning
Broad knowledge of the various processes and accompanying tools used in marine planning
Basic knowledge of the main effects and challenges in and of marine planning
Broad knowledge of the relevant ways to address issues related to fisheries and aquaculture developments through marine planning

Skills:  

Can explain and elaborate on the various theories and concepts used in marine planning
Can apply key theories and concepts to understand marine planning and how we can address challenges in marine planning
Can critically analyse and discuss, from a social science perspective, challenges in marine planning
Through independent work, be able to formulate and examine social scientific issues, as well as give a clear, coherent and academic presentation of these

General Competency:  

Ability to critically reflect on key issues in marine governance  
Ability to collaborate, as well as work independently
Ability to communicate scientific work 
Respect and apply scientific ethics and standards in research
Understand the value of social science and multidisciplinary perspectives

Language of instruction

The language of instruction and all syllabus material is English.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, presentations, case studies and written assignment.

Date for examination

Off campus exam hand out date 09.11.2022 hand in date 16.11.2022

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.