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ZO5007: FISH BIOLOGY (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course surveys fundamental aspects of temperate marine fish communities through lectures, discussions and practicals.

Key aspects of life history strategies of fish and population-level biology will be covered providing essential background for understanding human impacts on fish and fisheries.

The relevance of fisheries biology to fisheries management is highlighted throughout the course to enable students to put this knowledge into practice.

Guest lectures given by experts in a relevant field provide opportunities to network with professionals working with marine resource management.

Written feedback, based on the analysis of data collected during practical work, improves ability to write scientific reports.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Tara Marshall

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This module will survey fundamental aspects of the biology of different components of the fish community through lectures and practicals. At the individual level, the life cycles and life history strategies of fish will be summarised. Key aspects of population-level biology, including fish migration and population structure, will be covered. Case studies for a range of key Scottish species will also be covered. the relevance of fisheries biology to fisheries management will be highlighted throughout the course

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

The module wil be assessed on two graded practicals (50% each)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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