James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
MB5003 - Fisheries Science
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Available to Graduate Diploma of Research Methods, Graduate Certificate of Research Methods, Graduate Diploma of Science, Master of Applied Science, Graduate Certificate of Development Practice, Graduate Diploma of Development Practice, Master of Science and Master of Development Practice.
Subject Description
- 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.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
- Written > Research report - (25%) - Individual
- Synopsis and Seminar - (20%) - 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 an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or have acquired equivalent knowledge through other study. They should have an excellent understanding of biometrics, ecological principles and marine biology, and should have completed SC5202 or equivalents.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations: MB3150
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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