School of Life Sciences  
 
 
LSC-40024 Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture  
Co-ordinator: Prof David Hoole    Room: HUX027, Tel:33673  
Teaching Team: Mrs Stephanie  Everill, Mrs Emma  Harvey, Mrs Karen  Babb, Dr Sharon  George, Miss Lianne  Berry, Ms Clare  Sillitto,  Avtar Singh  Matharu  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 4 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 734414
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

None in addition to the course requirements but biological knowledge at the undergraduate level would be an advantage

Description

The recent decline in world fish stocks due to over exploitation, environmental changes and an increase in human populations has led to an urgent need to understand and assess how technologies can be applied to this major global problem. The global aquaculture scenario will be considered and the biological parameters which may be limiting fish production will be evaluated. The application of new technologies in sustainable fish production will be ascertained. The module will utilize a range of case studies and will include an input from professional outside speakers within the fisheries and environmental sectors.

Aims

To explore and appraise the key contemporary issues which underpin the development of the sustainable production of fish


Intended Learning Outcomes

describe in detail the strategies of fish production and the constraints for the development of sustainability within this field. will be achieved by assessments: 1 &2
demonstrate detailed understanding and knowledge of the factors that affect fish health and access and discuss the strategies that can be adopted to improve fish production. will be achieved by assessments: 1 &2
evalute and describe in detail how new and developing technologies might affect fish production will be achieved by assessments: 1 &2
show a high level of comprehension and discuss in detail individual case studies in the sustainable production of fish will be achieved by assessments: 1







Study hours

Tutorials 8 hours
Lectures 15 hours
Practicals : 10 hours
Visit to fish production units 7 hours
Tutorial preparation 20 hours
Independent study 90 hours




Description of Module Assessment

01: Case Study weighted 50%
Students will produce a critical review of a named case study in sustainable aquaculture and fisheries.
Students will be required to produce an evaluation and critical assessment of a case study. The maximum word length of this critical assessment is 2,500.

02: 2 Hour Exam weighted 50%
Students will sit a 2 hour examination
Examination based on essays in which students will answer 2 out of 5 questions


Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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