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Course Description
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Course Name
Sustaining Exploited Marine Resources
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Host University
Nelson Mandela University
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Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Area of Study
Animal Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Host University Units
16 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits1
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units1
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Syllabus
PURPOSE
To give students an in-depth understanding of oceanography with relevance to exploited species, fundamental aspects of fisheries science and applied strategies for sustainable utilization and management.LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners must be able to:appreciate the complexity of interactions between the physical, chemical and biological environment in marine systems;
integrate population ecology into the principles of exploitation;
understand the principles of sustainability and how this can be achieved in fisheries;
appreciate the knowledge and governance constraints influencing fisheries.CORE CONTENT
Physical and chemical oceanography.
Marine biological productivity.
Effects of exploitation on populations.
Management approaches to fisheries.Evaluation criteria
50% class mark + 50% examination mark.MODERATION
External Examiner : Prof J Masters, University of Fort Hare.Prerequisites
None