This unit has been discontinued.
Students may be required to attain a Shipboard Safety Skill Set Certificate and pass a medical examination to attend a training cruise aboard the FTV Bluefin.
Introduction
This unit provides the student with a broad overview of the human system of fisheries and an understanding of both the harvest and post-harvest sectors of the fishing industry. On completion of this unit, students will be able to: describe the components of the fishing industry, explain the capture process of the major fishing gears and methods used to harvest fisheries resources in Australia and globally; assess the factors that influence the design and performance of fishing operations; outline preservation and processing methods used to produce quality seafood and introduce distribution and marketing strategies to supply seafood to consumers.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Fishing Industry and Operations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | JFA507 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Mr David Milne |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weekly for 13 weeks, 2h lectures, 2h tutorials, 1 week at-sea practical. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Coursework: 50%. Examination: 50%. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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