303374 (v.2) Dynamics of Populations 201
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | This unit discusses population growth and regulation. Influence of population dynamics on genetic parameters. Natural changes to populations. Human interference in population change. Impacts of competition, predatory - prey relationships on community structure. Effects of fishing on natural populations. Sustainability of populations. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the factors and processes affecting the natural populations. Understood the relationship between population dynamics and genetic parameters. Appreciated the importance of relationships within ecosystems on populations. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Freon, P. and Misund, O.A., (1999), Dynamics of Pelagic Fish Distribution and Behaviour: Effects on Fisheries and Stock Assessment, Oxford, Fishing News Books. King, M.G., (1995), Fisheries Biology: Assessment and Management, Oxford, Fishing News Books. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 60%, Examination 40%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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