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Unit name Fishing Technology
Unit code KSM601
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Sciences and Engineering
Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies
Discipline Fisheries and Aquaculture
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Describe the factors that influence the design of fishing gear and methods
  2. Critically appraise the factors that influence the design and layout of fishing vessels
  3. Measure and model the size and species selectivity of fishing gears and methods
  4. Recommend mitigation measures to minimise the impacts of fishing on the marine environment
  5. Prepare a cruise report of experimental work conducted at-sea

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern

2-hr lectures and tutorials fotrnightly and practical sessions

Assessment

Online quizzes related to the components of different fishing gears (15%), Generate outputs to describe the size selectivity of fishing gears and methods (15%) Produce a cruise report of experimental work conducted at-sea (30%) and Exam (40%)

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