LAWS8129 Marine and Coastal Law
LAWS8129 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | Law |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Laws |
| Offered in | Autumn Session, 2010 and Spring Session, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Objectives: This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the complexities of environmental regulation of the coastal and marine environment. Conceptually, the course is intended to move from the shore to the high seas, beginning with the foundations of coastal law and ending with recent initiatives on marine environmental regulation. Content: The course commences with a consideration of the coastal and marine environment, and the legal framework which operates within that area, especially that established under international law. Particular attention will be given to the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the maritime zones established under that Convention and Australian practice in that regard. Constitutional structures for giving effect to marine and coastal law in Australia will be assessed, and the construct of the legal regime in Australia at the Commonwealth, State, and Territory level, including relevant local government regulation. Attention will also be given to marine living and non-living resource management, the regulation of marine and coastal pollution, and Australia law and policy regarding whaling. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course. |
| Workload |
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery) |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Law |
| Requisite Statement |
LAWS8189 Fundamentals of Environmental Law (non-lawyers) OR LAWS8182 Principles of International Law. |
| Programs | Graduate Diploma in Environmental Law, Graduate Diploma in International Law, Graduate Certificate in Environmental Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Environmental Law, and Master of International Law |
| Other Information | Click here for fee and census date information |
| Academic Contact | Don Rothwell and Graduate Administration |
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