MSCI 685 - Practical Application of Marine Resource Management Techniques

As required (1-3) Hershner, Staff.

In this course, students participate in real world management activities under the guidance of involved faculty members and in association and consultation with members of various levels of government. Topics may include issue identification and resolution, committee involvement at local, regional, state, interstate, and federal levels of government, development of management plans, drafting position papers, developing draft legislation and exposure to policy making mechanisms. Requirements will vary depending on the issue(s) addressed. Students will be evaluated on participation, written work (memoranda, position papers, etc.) and knowledge gained as evidenced by interaction with staff and by other means. Credit, which must be arranged in advance of registration, will depend upon difficulty of the assignment. The course may be repeated provided the instructor determines there is no duplication of material.