Course Description
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Course Name
Marine Resources
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Host University
University of Cape Town
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Marine Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Course entry requirements: BIO1000F or BIO1000H, BIO1004F/S, BIO2013F
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
36 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits6
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units9
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course outline:
Topics include the diversity and life-history strategies of living marine resources, the diversity of fishing methods and fisheries, surplus production and responses of exploited populations, monitoring and assessment techniques, regulatory strategies, non-consumptive industries, diversity and principles of marine aquaculture, and marine conservation theory and practise.
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.