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SCI3312 | Fisheries Ecology | ||
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
SCM2202 | Applied Aquatic Processes | ||
SCM2110 | Marine and Freshwater Processes | ||
Description: | |||
This unit investigates the ecology and environmental management issues and approaches related to wild-stock fisheries and aquaculture farms in freshwater and marine environments, with particular emphasis on the potential impacts these activities can have on the environment. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the biology and ecology of fish and the data requirements and approaches used in the management of fisheries resources. Full Unit Outline | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
K57 | Bachelor of Science (Conservation and Wildlife Biology) | ||
G87 | Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology) | ||
MAMAFW | Marine and Freshwater Science Major | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014