James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

EV5204:03

Integrated Coastal Zone Management

Townsville

HECS Band 2

December block mode.

Potential students should register their name with the School Secretary before formally enrolling in the subject.

Characteristics of pressure on the coastal zone. Impediments to ecologically sustainable development of the coastal zone including the complexities of the legal jurisdiction and land tenure. Strategic, regional and town planning techniques. Regulatory and economic instruments. Cross-cultural and community participation in decision making. Options for dispute resolution. The subject will make extensive use of Australian case studies.

Assessment by verbal presentations, a take-home examination and written assignments.