Courses & Units

Science of Fishing 1 KSM002

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will not only learn about the science behind fishing techniques and how these interact with the biology and behaviour of a species, but also how recreational fisheries are sustainably managed and how you can be a responsible fisher. Important and interesting questions/skills for fishers include: identifying a species, determining what they eat and understanding how their biology, sensory abilities, preferred habitats and behavior influence fishing techniques. After completion of this unit you may change the way you fish, with both an improved fishing experience and a greater understanding of how to fish safely and responsibly for the future.

Summary

Unit name	Science of Fishing 1
Unit code	KSM002
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline	Fisheries and Aquaculture
Coordinator	Doctor James Haddy
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Identify a range of fish species commonly caught in Australian recreational fisheries
Describe the characteristics (morphology, physiology and internal anatomy) of a fish species that influence their habitat preferences and behaviour within the marine environment
Describe the fishing gear and methods used for catching fish in a recreational fishery
Outline the strategies for managing a recreational fishery contributing to sustainability
Produce a plan for a safe, responsible and successful recreational fishing trip in Australia

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
050799	$493.00	$493.00	not applicable	$2,783.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Unit delivered fully online. There are no tutorial requirements for this unit.
Assessment	Module 1 quiz (8%)\|Module 2 Quiz (8%)\|Module 3 Quiz (8%)\|Module 4 Quiz (8%)\|Module 5 Quiz (8%)\|Fishing trip plan (30%)\|Fun fact sheet of a key recreational fish species (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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