FISH 506M
Effective scientific poster communication
FISH 506M Credits: 1
Most scientists, particularly in the early phases of their career, are expected to present the results of their research in the form of a conference poster. Yet unlike oral presentations, students receive little training on this mode of scientific communication. The course material will be conveyed through a series of weekly instructor and student-led seminars that include presentations and group discussion. This course is offered in-person only.
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FISH 506R
Fisheries and Population Modelling Methods Using R
FISH 506R Credits: 3
R (R Core Team 2019) is the most commonly used programming language for fisheries and ecological modeling and data analysis. Courses in ecology and statistics have become commonly taught with R as the statistical software of choice. R is used, among other things, for conventional statistical analyses, for plotting purposes, to code up computer simulation models representing fish, invertebrate and mammal population dynamics, and to manage implementations of Bayesian statistical packages such as WinBUGS, JAGS and STAN.
Murdoch McAllister
Not offered in 2023/24
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FISH 505
Quantitative Analysis of Fisheries 2
FISH 505 Credits: 3
This course examines advanced concepts and methods in fish population dynamics and stock assessment, with emphasis on design of harvest policies for sustainable fisheries. Through a mixture of lecture and tutorial sessions, students learn to apply the main methods used today for fisheries assessment, along with pitfalls and examples of where these methods have failed.
Murdoch McAllister
Not offered in 2023/24
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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.
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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.
Villy Christensen
Not offered in 2023/24
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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.
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Science belongs in global policy, UNEP must change eligibility requirements
Researchers are urging the United Nations to get rid of stringent entry requirements for government-funded scientists at independent institutions to allow for greater scientific input on climate change mitigation.