James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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MB3150 - Fisheries Science
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Prerequisites: | (SC2202 OR SC2209 OR BS2001 OR BZ2001 OR AG2001) OR MB2060 OR BS2460 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- Fisheries science in tropical waters with an emphasis on the biology of managed and exploited species. This course provides an introduction to fisheries science and identifies the important features of tropical fisheries. Core elements will include methods used in assessing fish populations, the methods of fisheries science and their application in tropical environments and the importance of the biology of tropical marine species in regard to management strategies.
Learning Outcomes
- appreciate the importance of the biology of exploited species and the influence that the biology of the species has on the management strategies applied
- critically evaluate the application of fisheries models in developing strategies for the management of fisheries
- outline the current state of knowledge in the field of fisheries science
- outline the use of marine protected areas in fisheries management
- understand how fishery assessment tools, techniques and models are applied, their limitations and their outcomes
- understand the way in which population parameters are estimated and incorporated into fisheries models
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (65%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (25%) - Individual
Note that 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.
Assumed Knowledge: Students enrolling in this subject should have a good understanding of basic biological principles (eg BS1001) and marine systems (eg MB2050)
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MB3310 MB5003
Availabilities
Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Professor Garry Russ |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Garry Russ |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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