Course code: BIO-3557
Fisheries ecology
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2008
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3557
Fisheries ecology
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The course is administrated by
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
Type of course
Master subjects
Master subjects
Course contents
Students will be introduced to the utilization of assessment methods with different levels of information requirements and complexity. Biological population management often relies on the utilization of models, and we will make more in-depth analyses of the output of these models, determination of catch potential, biological reference points, and on scenario forecasts for different management decisions. There is an increasing concern for the consequences of fishing on genetic resources of both target and accessory populations, communities and habitats. Therefore, attention will also be given to the genetic and conservation management of a wide range of aquatic organisms in temperate and tropical systems. We will use case-studies and simple models to address some of these conflicting biological issues.
Students will be introduced to the utilization of assessment methods with different levels of information requirements and complexity. Biological population management often relies on the utilization of models, and we will make more in-depth analyses of the output of these models, determination of catch potential, biological reference points, and on scenario forecasts for different management decisions. There is an increasing concern for the consequences of fishing on genetic resources of both target and accessory populations, communities and habitats. Therefore, attention will also be given to the genetic and conservation management of a wide range of aquatic organisms in temperate and tropical systems. We will use case-studies and simple models to address some of these conflicting biological issues.
Objective of the course
The objective of the course is to give an introduction to the assessment of exploited fish populations, and of the process leading to management advice. This forms a basis for the understanding of resource economics and management
The objective of the course is to give an introduction to the assessment of exploited fish populations, and of the process leading to management advice. This forms a basis for the understanding of resource economics and management
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars
Lectures and seminars
Assessment methods
Written examination (4 hours, 50 % final mark); essay and seminar presentation (50% of final mark).
Written examination (4 hours, 50 % final mark); essay and seminar presentation (50% of final mark).
Course overlap
IFM-230 Fisheries Ecology 10
IFM-230 Fisheries Ecology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
See website
See website
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