Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - BISC 413 D100

Fisheries Ecology (3)

Class Number: 2362

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2017
    Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 204 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Fisheries from an ecological point of view, whereby the principles of population dynamics, behaviour, competition and predator-prey relationships are applied to conservation and management of the world's fisheries. Students who have taken BISC 472 with the title "Fisheries Ecology" may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Course Website: Canvas

This course examines fisheries from an ecological point of view, whereby the principles of population dynamics, behaviour, competition and predator-prey relationships are applied to conservation and management of the world’s fish and fisheries. We will begin with an assessment of the state of the world’s marine and freshwater fisheries. Then we will examine methods used to assess the status of fish stocks. Finally, we will apply these principles to a number of case studies, and consider wider environmental and evolutionary impacts of fisheries, including issues such as bycatches, trophic cascades, and extinction risk. Examples of wider issues will be drawn from temperate aquaculture to coral reefs, with species ranging from salmon to aquatic snakes and mammals.

Grading

  • Midterm 25%
  • Tutorial participation 10%
  • Essay 25%
  • Final exam 40%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

RECOMMENDED READING:

Jennings, S., Kaiser, M.J. & Reynolds, J.D. (2001) Marine Fisheries Ecology. Blackwell Science / Wiley, Oxford.

Registrar Notes:

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