Module 1: Our coastal areas
The first module on "Our coastal areas" provides an overview of the
West Coast of South Africa and Namibia in terms of what is there and
what activities take place along the coast.
The first lecture on the "General Environment" covers aspects relaing
to oceans and currents and marine and coastal ecosystems, as well as
aspects relating to the history and population of this coast. The
second lecture is dedicated to "Activities" along the coast, such as
tourism, mining and fishing, and their use of resources, while also
providing an overview of the socio-economic lansdcape.
Documents
Module 1 Synopsis
Introduction to Module 1 of the CPUT course on "Sustainable development in Coastal Areas"
Module 1 Sources of Information
An inventory of potential sources of information for module one of the
CPUT course on "Sustainable development in coastal areas"
Module 1 Core Notes
Core notes for Module one of the CPUT course on "Sustainable development in Coastal Areas"
Module 1 Self Test
Self test for module one of the CPUT course on "Sustainable development
in coastal areas", including multiple choice and essay questions.
Module 1 Case study
Case study on the community run West Coast Crayfish Trail, past of
module one course materials for the CPUT course on "Sustainable
development in coastal areas"
Module 1 Newspaper article 1
Newspaper article incuded in course materials for module 1 of the
CPUT course on "Sustainable development in Coastal Areas". We must
adapt to climate change - or die.
Module 1 Newspaper article 2
Proposed developments are threatening the tranquillity and atmosphere of Elands
Bay - one of the few remaining unspoilt fishing villages on the West Coast.
Mariculture – the water management and environmental impacts
A review of the South African fisheries
An overview of South Africa oceans and coast
