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Content outline (100-300 words):

Introduction in the planning, design and analysis of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Holistic and

integrative analysis and assessment of the human impact on coastal zones due to the human utilization of

natural resources. Development of sustainable and socially accepted mitigations and measures to reduce risks.

Through scenarios, multi-criteria analysis and examples of different management options are evaluated in

working groups. Ecological implications, program of measure, fitness check and evaluation of measures impact

in the objective planning, evaluation of public participation, decision support systems and scenarios of climate

change and management practices. Coastal Zone Management Plan: objectives, data requirements, gathering

and analysis (hydrometerological, hydrochemical and spatial information, socioeconomic factors in Fisheries

and Aquaculture, Fishing effort and catch management, outcomes by previous management actions and best

practices), environmental implications, measures and evaluation of their impact, decision support system and

final management plan.

Course layout Timeline

Ο. Tzoraki – “Introduction to Integrated Coastal Zone Management”

Principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Coastal area

Management Zones, Coastal zone vulnerability index, climate change

impact on coastal zone, Methodology to estimate terrestrial nutrients fluxes

and emissions to the coastal zone, Water mass balance and groundwater

springs into the marine environment. Questionnaires for stakeholder

awareness and environmental perception, Hydrodynamic model for the

simulation of the coastal zone (MOHID), Description of model parameters,

calibration and validation procedure.

Weeks 1th - 2th

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2

6

Postgraduate

mandatory

O. TZORAKI, D. KITSIOU, M.

KARANTANELI, E. KRASAKOPOULOU, I.

BATJAKAS, M. KARYDIS, D.

KOUTSOUBAS

M. Karantanelli – “DPSIR Framework”

The Driver-Pressure-State-Impact-Response (DPSIR) scheme as a

flexible framework that can be used to assist decision-makers in many steps

of the decision process – Applications / case studies of DPSIR

Week 3th

D. Kitsiou – “Multicriteria analysis methods and their implementation in

ICZM studies”

Definition, characteristics of multicriteria methods, criteria/weights

selection, criteria characterization as cost/benefit, alternative solutions

ranking, sensitivity analysis. Case studies of multicriteria analysis in coastal

environment.

Week 4th

E. Krasakopoulou – “Nutrients fluxes and budgets in enclosed and semi-

enclosed coastal systems”

Definitions, different approaches of budgets estimations, the LOICZ

Biogeochemical Modelling Guidelines, application of LOICZ approach in

the quantification of nutrient budgets and biogeochemical processes in

selected coastal ecosystems.

Week 5th

I. Batjakas – “Management of marine bioresources”

Fisheries and Aquaculture Management, Fisheries Laws and Regulations,

Species Introductions and/or Invasions, Environmental and Socioeconomic

factors in Fisheries and Aquaculture, Managing Access in time and space,

Fishing effort and catch management, Fishing gear and their Selectivity

Week 6th

G. Tsirtsis – “Decision support system for the integrated management of

the coastal zone”

Week 7th

Μ. Karidis - Marine – Terrestrial environment Interaction of human

activities

Week 8th

D. Koutsoubas - Integrated Management of Marine Protected Areas

Week 9th

INTRODUCTION TO MOHID WATER STUDIO, SIMPLE PROJECT

SIMULATION WITH HYDRODYNAMICS FORCED WITH TIDE, RIVER

DISCHARGES, SEDIMENT TRANSPORT, POINT SOURCES O. Tzoraki

Introduction for setting up MOHID WATER projects with MOHID Studio

Professional Edition, sample project simulation, exploring results.

Simple project set-up with 2D hydrodynamics forced with tide, 3D

simulation with river discharge and water quality.

Week 10th 3 Hours

MULTICRITERIA ANALYSIS IN GIS ENVIRONMENT BY THE USE OF

DEFINITE SOFTWARE D. Kitsiou

Ranking alternative options based on definite criteria and by the use o four

methods of multicriteria analysis by the use of Definite software.

Week 11th

3 Hours

DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR THE EFFECTIVE COASTAL ZONE

MANAGEMENT G. Tsirtsis

DSS software for the integrated coastal zone management.

Week 12th

3 Hours

Invited speakers “ Case studies of ICZM”

Indicative: Prof. Harald Kunstmann, University of Augsburg, Germany,

Virginie Hart, ENEPMAP – Athens, GR, Prof. A. Vafeidis, Kiel

University, Germany

Weeks 13th

Coastal Zone Management Plan creation and presentation

Examination date

Learning outcomes (200-500 words):

Concepts, principles and theories relevant to the integrated coastal zone. Research investigation

techniques which might include data acquisition, statistics, modeling and decision making

methodologies. Management skills in decision processes include problem definition, objective

criteria, project design, decision processes and evaluation needs; teamwork, written and oral

reports. Intellectual thinking skills include the ability to analyse and solve problems using a

multidisciplinary approach, to intergrate and critically evaluate information, formulate and apply

appropriate solutions. The ability to transfer techniques and solutions from one discipline to

another and integrate and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The use of practical

tools such as scientific literature and computer – based tools to generate data, the execution of

computations and technical presentations. Manage resources and time. Use information and

communication technology.

Prerequisites (max 50 words):

GIS basics, familiarity with MS Excel or other spreadsheet software, one year university science or math.

Recommended Reading:

a) Basic Textbooks (up to 3):

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (2013): What Will Adaptation Cost?

An Economic Framework for Coastal Community Infrastructure

UNESCO (2006): A handbook of measuring the progress and outcomes of Integrated Coastal and

Ocean Management.

Nick Harvey (ed.): Global Change and Integrated Coastal Management. The Asia Pacific Region.

b) Additional References (up to 10):

Gordon, Jr.D.C., Boudreau, P.R., Mann, K.H., Ong, J.-E., Silvert, W.L., Smith, S.V., Wattayakorn, G.,

Wulff, F., Yanagi, T., 1996. LOICZ Biogeochemical Modelling Guidelines. LOICZ Reports & Studies, No.

5, LOICZ, Texel, The Netherlands, 96 pp.

EEA (2013): European bathing water quality in 2012.

Christopher J. Crossland · Hartwig H. Kremer · Han J. Lindeboom Janet I. Marshall Crossland · Martin D.

A. Le Tissier (2005): Coastal Fluxes in the Anthropocene, ISBN-10 3-540-25450-1 Springer Berlin

Heidelberg New York

G.S. Kleppel; M. Richard DeVoe; Mac V. Rawson; (editors) (2006): Changing landuse patterns in the

coastal zone.

Crossland Ch., Coastal Fluxes in the Anthropocene, ISBN-10 3-540-25450-1 Springer Berlin Heidelberg

New York, 2005 (e-book)

Nick Harvey, Global Change and Integrated Coastal Management, ISBN-10 1-4020-3628-0 (e-book)

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods (max 100 words):

Acquisition of knowledge is through a series of lectures, computer-based work and coursework.

The use of information and communication technology is achieved through tutorials, computer-

based exercises, project and individual learning. Coursework, project work and oral presentation

helps students in developing transferable skills. Computation skills are developed through project

work and coursework, and through interaction with the course student body. Resources and time

management is developed through the course within a framework of staged coursework and final

project deadlines.

Assessment/Grading Methods (max 100 words):

Project: 100%

Language of Instruction:

Greek/English

Μode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning):

Knowledge delivery is through a series of lectures, computer- based work and coursework. The distance

learning platform of the university (www.moodle.aegean.gr) is used for files exchange such as files, data,

tutorials, literature, grades and instructor announcements. Field trip to use hydrological/survey instruments and

acquire coastal zone data.