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AQFI301 Field Methods in Applied Marine Science

Application of advanced field methods and data analysis to assess the status of fisheries and aquatic habitats.

AQFI 301 is an intensive field-focused course that introduces students to methodology used to assess the status of fisheries and aquaculture systems. A two-day introductory series of lectures and laboratories is followed by a six-day field course. This paper is entirely internally assessed. The field course is based at a marae and an introduction to tikanga (custom) and kawa (protocol) at the marae and around customary fisheries will be provided. Methods for assessing the status of key fishery species, commonly used monitoring designs and practical limitations presented when monitoring aquatic systems will be introduced.

Paper title Field Methods in Applied Marine Science
Paper code AQFI301
Subject Aquaculture and Fisheries
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (16 January 2023 - 24 February 2023) (On campus)
2nd Non standard period (7 February 2023 - 17 March 2023) (On campus)
4th Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 22 December 2023) (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,141.35
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Prerequisite
Two of AQFI 251, MARI 201 or MARI 202
Restriction
AQFX 301 and MARI 440
Schedule C
Science
Notes
Prerequisites may be satisfied by appropriate industry or policy experience in aquaculture, fisheries, or marine science, if approved by the Programme Director.
Eligibility

Enrolments for this paper are limited, and require departmental permission. View more information about limitations of enrolment.

Contact

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Chris Hepburn

Teaching staff

Course Co-ordinator: Professor Chris Hepburn

Dr Peter Russell

Dr Gaya Gnanalingam

Teaching Arrangements

A combination of remote and in-person teaching with noho marae and field work. Two days of online workshops followed by six nights on the marae. Support for write up of reports and data analysis provided in online workshops following the field trip.

Textbooks
Text books are not required for this paper.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
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Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Ability to apply specific scientific methodology and to access, assess and use different forms of evidence
  • Cross-cultural research skills and an understanding different worldviews (in this case Te Ao Māori) on environmental and resource management
  • Skills surrounding communicating science and research using a variety of means to a range of end users of research

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Timetable

1st Non standard period (16 January 2023 - 24 February 2023)

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

Fieldwork

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-16:50 4
Tuesday 09:00-16:50 4
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 4
Thursday 09:00-16:50 3
Friday 09:00-16:50 3
Saturday 09:00-16:50 3
Sunday 09:00-16:50 3

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 3
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 3
Thursday 09:00-16:50 4

2nd Non standard period (7 February 2023 - 17 March 2023)

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

Fieldwork

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-16:50 7
Tuesday 09:00-16:50 7
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 7
Thursday 09:00-16:50 6
Friday 09:00-16:50 6
Saturday 09:00-16:50 6
Sunday 09:00-16:50 6

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Thursday 09:00-10:50 6

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 6-7
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 6

4th Non standard period (13 November 2023 - 22 December 2023)

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

Fieldwork

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 09:00-16:50 47
Tuesday 09:00-16:50 47
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 47
Thursday 09:00-16:50 46
Friday 09:00-16:50 46
Saturday 09:00-16:50 46
Sunday 09:00-16:50 46

Workshop

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Tuesday 09:00-16:50 46
Wednesday 09:00-16:50 46
Thursday 09:00-16:50 47
Friday 09:00-16:50 47