James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

MB5003 - Fisheries Science

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to GDipResMeth, GCertResMeth, GDipSc, MAppSc and MSc students.

Fisheries Science in tropical waters with an emphasis on the biology of managed and exploited species. The subject provides an introduction to fisheries science and identifies the important features of tropical fisheries. Core elements will include the population biology of tropical marine species, the assessment of marine biological resources and the methods of fisheries science and their application in tropical environments. Students will be required to attend lectures and practical classes in Mb3150.

Prerequisites:Consult HoS
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
MB3150

Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect: Professor Garry Russ.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 18 hours
  • 6 hours
Assessment: (50%); (15%); (35%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.