COLLEGE OF THE ENVIRONMENT
SCHOOL OF MARINE AFFAIRS

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SMA 103 Society and the Oceans (5) I&S/NW
Explores the social and policy dimensions of the ocean environment and ocean management policy. Attention to how human values, institutions, culture, and history shape environmental issues and policy responses. Examines case studies and influential frameworks, such as the ocean as "tragedy of the commons". Offered: jointly with SIS 103
Instructor Course Description: Patrick John Christie

SMA 433 Environmental Degradation in the Tropics (5) I&S/NW
Considers theories and controversies of environmental degradation in the tropics, ecological and social case studies of Central American rain forests and Southeast Asian coral reefs, and implications of environmental management techniques. Offered: jointly with SIS 433.
Instructor Course Description: Patrick John Christie

SMA 455 Marine Business Environment in Russia and Eastern Europe (3) I&S Kaczynski
International marine business environment of Russia and the maritime nations of East Europe; their transition process from communist to free market economic systems. Covers aspects of doing business in marine-related fields such as shipping, fisheries, shipbuilding, ports, and land infrastructures, marine tourism, and water sports. Offered: jointly with SISRE 455.

SMA 476 Introduction to Environmental Law and Process (3) I&S Bryant, Hershman
Use and application of key statues in marine living resources management. Overview of administrative law and process. Basic legal research, reading, and briefing selected judicial opinions. Participatory case study component. Designed for non-law graduate and advanced undergraduate students. Offered: jointly with ENVIR 476; A.

SMA 480 Human Dimensions of Fishery Management (3) I&S/NW Gallucci, Miller
Techniques and philosophy for conservation, management and development of harvested marine populations. Emphasis on integration of ecological, sociological, and economic dimensions of institutional decision making for policy formation in uncertain environments. Offered: jointly with FISH 480.

SMA 485 Pacific Recreation and Tourism Issues (3) I&S/NW Miller
Examines how marine tourism links people to one another and to the environment. Utilizes concepts from cultural anthropology, sociology, political science, geography, ecology, conservation biology, and planning. Topics include: ecotourism, ethnic tourism, marine parks and protected area, fisheries, sustainable development, tourism ethics, and marine environmental education.

SMA 499 Undergraduate Research (1-15, max. 15)
Research on assigned topics under the supervision of faculty members. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

SMA 500 Introduction to the Human Dimensions of Global Change (3) Hershman
Introduces students to human dimensions of global change in the marine environment. Examines how changes are physical, social and institutional; and how global climate change affects the ability of ecosystems to provide services that support humankind. Explores globalization and third world development, changes the use of costal and ocean resources. Offered: A.

SMA 501 Integrated Marine Affairs Practice (3)
Introduction to the practice of integrated assessment in marine affairs through the use of case studies and group analysis projects. Prerequisite: SMA 500 plus two of the following: SMA 519, SMA 536, SMA 591, or permission of instructor. Offered: A.

SMA 506 International Law of the Sea (3)
Offered: jointly with LAW B 561.
Instructor Course Description: Craig H. Allen

SMA 507 International Organizations and Ocean Management (3) Miles
Survey of the manner in which international regimes and organizations attempt to manage and regulate the uses of the ocean. Primary emphasis is on the analysis of the effectiveness of regimes and of processes that support or constrain these organizations. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with PB AF 538.

SMA 508 National Marine Policy Processes (3) Miles
Comparative institutional dimensions of marine policy processes. Marine policy context at the national level and the dynamics that drive policy formulation and policy implementation.
Instructor Course Description: Edward L Miles

SMA 509 Integrated Coastal Management (3) Christie, Hershman
Managing multiple uses of coastal waters and the adjacent land; conflicts arising from competition for space and resources; organization, scientific, and economic problems associated with coastal management; planning and management experience in the United States and Southeast Asia. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor.

SMA 510 Topics in Marine Ecology (3) Klinger
Study of ecological principles as they apply to marine species, populations, and ecosystems, using current examples from the primary literature, including contemporary issues such s species declines, species additions, pollution, and global change. Offered: W.

SMA 512 Interviewing Methods and Environmental Topics (3) Miller
Focuses on qualitative techniques employed by social scientists and other researchers (e.g., sociologists, cultural anthropologists, political scientists, journalists, reporters) in interview situations. Students conduct interviews and limited participant observation with people in public, private, and activist sectors. Relevant to students with interests in marine affairs, forestry, fisheries, and environmental studies.

SMA 514 Marine Pollution Management Issues (3) Leschine
Management and policy aspects of marine environmental protection, emphasizing the two-way interaction between environmental managers and environmental and policy scientists which shapes policy.

SMA 515 U.S. Coastal and Ocean Law (3-5, max. 5) Hershman
Study of the legal framework in the United States controlling allocation and use of coastal and marine resources. Topics include coastal zone management, fisheries management, protection of marine mammals and endangered species, marine pollution, offshore oil and gas development, and marine transportation. Offered: jointly with LAW B 565.
Instructor Course Description: Craig H. Allen

SMA 516 Seaport Management (3)
Role of port and harbor agencies in management of marine uses: cargo and trade, economic development, tourism and recreation, fisheries, environmental protection. Management functions of planning, marketing, finance, engineering, environmental assessment. Examples and guest speakers from Port of Seattle and other Puget Sound ports. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor.

SMA 517 Marine Uses: Transportation and Commerce (3) Hershman
Role of the oceans in the transportation of people and materials, character and trends in vessel design and terminal facilities, pattern and nature of industry organization, regulations, economics of the shipping industry, management of fleets and vessels, individuals at sea and ashore, national policies affecting the merchant marine and port facilities. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor.

SMA 519 Marine Policy Analysis (3) Leschine
Goal is appreciation for and basic working knowledge of techniques used in policy analysis. Techniques are explored in both quasi-realistic settings and in application to real world problems of marine policy.

SMA 521 Governmental Responses to Global Climate Change (3) Miles
Exploration of major scientific, policy and legal issues pertaining to problems of global climate change including regime design, use of climate models, impact on hydrology water resources, and forests.

SMA 523 International Science and Technology Policy (3) Miles
Analyzes the relationships between research and development policy, capabilities, and national technological strategies for advanced industrial and less-developed countries. Deals with international implications as countries make policies in regional and global organizations. Examples chosen from space telecommunication, weather and climate modification, airline transportation, nuclear energy, and seabed exploration.

SMA 525 Marine Protected Area Management and Science (3) Fluharty, Klinger
Examines management and scientific issues involved with the design, establishment, operation, and maintenance of MPAs. Offered: Sp.
Instructor Course Description: David L Fluharty

SMA 536 Applied Microeconomics for Marine Affairs (3) Huppert
Acquaints students with microeconomic tools commonly employed in policy analysis. Emphasis is placed on mastery of basic concepts, definitions, and models useful to marine policy, including determinants of price and outputs in competitive markets, effects of other market structures, market failure, and applied welfare economics.
Instructor Course Description: Yoram K Bauman

SMA 537 Economic Aspects of Marine Policy (3) Huppert
Development of pertinent economic concepts and their application to selected topics in marine policy decision making, including maritime policy, OCS oil and gas development, and wetlands management. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with ECON 537; W.

SMA 538 Economics of Living Marine Resources (3) Huppert
Develops pertinent economic concepts and applications for conservation, regulation, and restoration of fisheries and other living resources. Gives special attention to fishery management, including harvest regulation and enforcement, recreational fisheries evaluation, property rights regimes, contemporary issues, and marine protected area management. Offered: jointly with ECON 538; Sp.

SMA 540 International Strategic Planning for Marine Resources (3) Kaczynski
Marine economies are affected by shrinking resources, population pressure, expanding economic globalization. Case studies from the third world and economies in transition illustrate strategic economic planning. Students research selected topics. Prerequisite: SMA 500 or permission of instructor. Offered: A.

SMA 550 Special Topics in Marine Studies (1-3, max. 18)
Examination of various aspects of marine studies. Content varies, depending upon the interests of the faculty and students. Intended for the joint participation by the faculty and advanced students in the investigation of selected topics. One or more groups are organized each quarter.
Instructor Course Description: Amy K. Snover Patrick John Christie Thomas M Leschine

SMA 555 Comparative Marine Business in the North Pacific (3)
Strategies of Russian, Canadian, Japanese, and American enterprises and governments in promotion of marine business in the North Pacific. Socio-economic characteristics of the four powers; role of public and private sectors in foreign trade and investment; Russia's transition to free-market economic system; and business practices in the region. Offered: jointly with SISRE 555.

SMA 570 Thesis Presentation (1) Fluharty
Completion of the thesis requirement for SMA. Prepare a professional presentation to a peer audience. Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description: David L Fluharty

SMA 581 Case Study Method: Living Marine Resource Management (3)
Introduces living marine resource management. Presents the case study method of research. Faculty presentations occupy first half of quarter, student presentations the second half. Prerequisite: SMA 580 or permission of instructor. Offered: jointly with FISH 581.

SMA 585 Climate Impacts on the Pacific Northwest (4) Mantua, Snover
Knowledge of past/future patterns of climate to improve Pacific Northwest resource management. Topics include the predictability of natural/human-caused climate changes; past societal reactions to climate impacts on water, fish, forest, and coastal resources; how climate and public policies interact to affect ecosystems and society. Offered: jointly with ATM S/ESS/ENVIR 585; Sp.
Instructor Course Description: Nathan J Mantua

SMA 591 Marine Science in the Coastal Zone (3) Klinger
Presentation and analysis of the marine science of estuarine, coastal, and open ocean systems, including evaluation and interpretation of scientific information necessary for management. Lectures, discussions, and readings emphasize the relevance of natural processes to marine environmental management and decision-making. Offered: jointly with OCEAN 591; A.

SMA 600 Independent Study or Research (*)

SMA 700 Master's Thesis (*)

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