FISH 506Y
Community Driven Science: Developing Tools For Partnered Research With A Focus On Indigenous Communities and Aquatic Science
FISH 506Y Credits: 3
This course will provide students and those new to community-driven research–especially in partnership with Indigenous communities–with the knowledge, skills and ethical foundations needed to engage in anti-colonial research. With an emphasis on fisheries and aquatic research, this course challenges traditional academic approaches where students will explore how to collaborate with Indigenous communities to co-create knowledge and engage in research supporting Indigenous sovereignty, knowledge systems and priorities.
Term 2
FISH 504
Quantitative Analysis of Fisheries 1
FISH 504 Credits: 3
This course provides an introduction to the quantitative theories of fishery dynamics, and the use of various types of analytical methods for fishery assessment. Lectures are supplemented with tutorial sessions, mainly using Microsoft Excel, where students first work on set problems in class, followed by extended analyses to consolidate understanding and familiarity with methods of analysis.
Term 2 2025/6
FISH 501
Ecosystem Modeling with Ecopath with Ecosim
FISH 501 Credits: 3
The course is focused on how the Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE, www.ecopath.org) modelling framework can be used to address scientific questions related to food web modelling, and notably how to address questions as part of an Ecosystem Based Management process.
Not offered 2025/6
FISH 500
Issues in Fisheries Research: Seminars
FISH 500 Credits: 3
This course consists of weekly IOF seminars on Friday at 11 am, followed by a discussion class later that afternoon. Seminar speakers present the latest research in a wide range of disciplines related to freshwater systems, the oceans, and fisheries.
Terms 1 & 2