Courses & Units
Fisheries Management and Planning KSM609
Introduction
This unit focusses on the application of strategic management and planning processes to fisheries case-studies. Students will critically appraise issues (biological, ecological, economic and social) for the management of a fishery under the principles of ecologically sustainable development, define fisheries management objectives, recommend fisheries management and compliance strategies, and prepare and review fisheries management plans. Indicators of the performance of a fishery will be identified and appropriate monitoring programs considered. The importance of harvest strategies and risk assessment techniques will be emphasised.
Summary
| Unit name | Fisheries Management and Planning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM609 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Mr Nick Rawlinson |
| Delivered By | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically review management plans to determine that fisheries are conducted in a manner consistent with the principles of ecologically sustainable development
- Apply risk assessment techniques for prioritising fisheries management issues
- Decide fisheries management choices using harvest strategies and different levels of available information.
- Assess the performance of fisheries using a range of indicators and reference points
- Design compliance strategies for the implementation of fisheries management controls
| 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 | $515.00 | $515.00 | not applicable | $2,967.00 |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Review of a fisheries management plan (15%)|Review of the performance of fishery (15%)|Prioritising management issues (15%)|Compliance strategies (15%)|Revised fisheries management plan (25%)|Harvest Strategy (15%) |
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| 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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