Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - BISC 413 D100

Fisheries Ecology (3)

Class Number: 1433

Delivery Method: Distance Education

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 13, 2020
    Sun, 7:00–10:00 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 20%
  • Tutorial participation 10%
  • Assignments 50%
  • Final exam 20%

NOTES:

Mode of teaching
Lecture: asynchronous (recorded) and synchronous
Tutorial: synchronous
Midterm(s): synchronous; date: TBA
Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Internet

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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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).