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    Overview

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

    AQFI301 is an intensive field-focused course that introduces students to methodology used to assess the status of fisheries and aquaculture systems. 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.

    About this paper

    Paper title Field Methods in Applied Marine Science
    Subject Aquaculture and Fisheries
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) 1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 28 February 2025) (On campus)
    2nd Non standard period (10 February 2025 - 28 March 2025) (On campus)
    4th Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 9 December 2025) (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,243.65
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    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

    Lecturers: Dr Peter Russell and Dr Gaya Gnanalingam

    Teaching Arrangements

    A combination of remote and in-person teaching with a week-long field trip. 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.
    Course outline

    View the course outline for AQFI 301

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes
    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

    Timetable

    1st Non standard period (13 January 2025 - 28 February 2025)

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

    Fieldwork

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

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 3

    2nd Non standard period (10 February 2025 - 28 March 2025)

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

    Fieldwork

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 11:00-16:50 7
    Tuesday 09:00-16:50 7
    Wednesday 09:00-16:50 7
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 7
    Friday 09:00-16:50 7
    Saturday 09:00-16:50 8
    Sunday 09:00-16:50 8

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-10:50 7

    4th Non standard period (10 November 2025 - 9 December 2025)

    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 46-47
    Wednesday 09:00-16:50 46-47
    Thursday 09:00-16:50 46
    Friday 09:00-16:50 46
    Saturday 09:00-16:50 46
    Sunday 09:00-16:50 46

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 10:00-11:50 46
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