autumn 2012 BIO-3556 Fishery biology and harvest technology - 10 ECTS

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Type of course

This subject is obligatory in the Master's programme in International Fisheries Management" (IFM). However, the course can also be taken as a singular course.

Admission requirements

Entrance requirements as for the Master programme in International Fishery Management.

Course overlap

If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:

BIO-3558 Fish Ecology and Harvest Technology 2 stp

Course content

An introduction is given to the methods traditionally used to investigate exploited aquatic organisms. This includes laboratory methods for determination of population parameters, and field work for direct estimation of fish density. The concept of a model is introduced: we adapt it to widely diverse species and international fisheries, and make simple quantitative predictions of the suitability of different exploitation regimes. Harvest technology deals with a general description of the vessel and gear technology used in different parts of the world. We deal with fish behaviour, types of materials, operation methods, selectivity, and fish detection and density estimation with hydro-acoustics. New developments in the pursuit of energy efficient and environmentally friendly gear, as by-catch reduction, and user friendly gear, will be addressed.

Objectives of the course

This is a course at introductory level. Students who successfully complet the course shoud:

  • be acquainted with different fishing methods and drilled on the basic field techniques, analytical tools, vocabulary and advice given by fishery scientists.
  • be able to participate in multi-disciplinary teams dealing with natural resources, irrespective of their original disciplinary background
  • have knowledge to follow further courses on ecological assessment and population management
  • be more experienced within fieldwork and fishing
  • rehearse general research methods and skills

Language of instruction and examination

English

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, computer labs and research cruise.

Assessment

Essay and seminar presentation. (50% of final mark).
Written examination, 4 hours (50% final mark).
Grad scale: A-F, where F is not passed.
If not passed, a re-sit exam will be arranged for both the essay and the written examination in the next semester.

Recommended reading/syllabus

Introductory book on fishery biology, as well as hand-outs, summary sheets and University rules posted in Fronter (virtual classroom), are obligatory. All lab exercises, field reports and seminars, as well as lecture presentations distributed to students, are recommended reading. Students should be familiar with introductory texts on biology, statistics and scientific writing. Most readings, exercises and other information about the course are available in Fronter.

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  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: BIO-3556