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    Overview

    An introduction to current practice of fisheries science and population biology in aquatic systems.

    The aim of this course is to assist students in developing a broad understanding of fisheries ecology and population biology of exploited species. In particular students will develop an understanding of the evolutionary origins of fish, life history strategies, ecology, population biology and management of exploited species. Students will develop a working knowledge of approaches to management of exploited species. The course aims to help develop an appreciation of the interaction between science and management, and the role of science in decision-making. To this end many of the practical exercises will be "problem focused" and use local case studies to highlight how information on fish can be used. Particular attention will be given to fisheries at the ecosystem scale and the growing need for conservation in these systems.

    About this paper

    Paper title Fisheries Ecology
    Subject Aquaculture and Fisheries
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    36 points from AQFI 251, MARI 202, STAT 210, ZOOL 221
    Restriction
    AQFI 252, MARI 425
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact
    steve.wing@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Course Co-ordinator: Professor Stephen Wing

    Teaching Arrangements
    Lectures
    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes
    Students will develop:
    • An understanding of the evolutionary origins of fish, life history strategies, ecology and population biology of exploited species
    • A working knowledge of methods for quantifying vital rates of populations, and approaches to management of exploited species
    • An appreciation of the interaction between science and management, and the role of science in decision-making

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-10:50 9-13, 15-22
    Friday 10:00-10:50 9-12, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 13:00-14:50 9
    Friday 13:00-16:50 10-12, 15-22
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