Introduction
In this unit, you will study fisheries biology and population dynamics by exploring how age, growth, reproduction, and life history strategies affect the exploitation of fisheries species. The unit covers methods required for the biological investigation of population dynamics of a species, including computer exercises, and practical field and lab work. You will learn how to conduct fishery surveys, estimate stock abundance, investigate reproductive biology, determine the age of fisheries species, study climate change impacts, and conduct biological modelling, as well as hear guest lectures from specialists in these topics.
Summary
| Unit name | Fisheries Biology and Population Dynamics |
| Unit code | KSM314 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alyssa Marshell |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Define life history components and natural processes that influence populations of aquatic taxa
- Record, describe and explain morphological, anatomical and habitat characteristics of aquatic taxa in relation to the behaviour and exploitation of the organism
- Collect and record biological data to quantify key population dynamic parameters of an aquatic species
- Use Excel and R to manage and analyse biological data to present qualitative and quantitative descriptions of exploited species
- Communicate research concepts and findings in fisheries science studies in a logical manner and a variety of formats used by professionals in the field.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
JFA207 OR KMA253|KZA161Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Per week: Seminar/Tutorial = 2 hours, Practical (wet labs and computer exercises) = 3 hours Field Trip = One trip in Week 6 (4 hours) |
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| Assessment | Field trip report presentation (20%)|In-Person Discussions (20%)|Field trip report (25%)|Final Exam (35%) |
| 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. |
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