Undergraduate TAS-KSM314-2023
Fisheries Biology and Population Dynamics
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
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Subject details
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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 Microsoft Word and Excel to manage and analyse biological data to present qualitative and quantitative descriptions of exploited species.
- Develop and recommend management strategies that enable the sustainable harvest of fished stocks based on life history biology.
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- Refer to Mylo for study topics
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject provides students with a detailed understanding of fisheries biology and population dynamics. Biological concepts include how morphology, behaviour, habitat preferences and life history strategies affect the exploitation of fisheries taxa. The subject also covers the logistical and quantitative methodologies associated with undertaking a biological investigation into the population dynamics of a species. These assessments include abundance estimation, reproductive biology, age determination, dietary analysis and biological modelling.
- Mid Semester Computer Test (10%)
- Final Computer Test (20%)
- Final Exam (40%)
- Report 1 (15%)
- Report 2 (15%)
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