Unit details
SLE343 - Fisheries Management
| Offered at: | (W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SQB335 |
| Unit chair: | D Ierodiaconou |
| Prerequisite: | SLE261 |
| Contact hours: | 4 hours per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The aim of the unit is to provide an overview of the status of fisheries stocks throughout the world, the varying management practises involved, the science underlying management activities and the difficulties in reconciling scientific best practice and “on-the-ground” reality. Topics to be addressed include the history of the world’s fisheries both locally and globally, a review of a variety of different fishing methods and their impacts on target species, non-target species and the environmental; methods and effectiveness of management and enforcement of fishing regulations; and the impact of broader scale economics on the sustainability of fish resources on a broader scale.
Assessment
Case study (approximately 3000 words) 50%, five topic reports 25%, final exam 25%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $4108 | $4717 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
