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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES |
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Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
The curriculum is composed of basic courses, core courses and elective courses. All courses from Year 1 to Year 2 of study shall be compulsory. Only core courses shall be mandatory in the Year 3 and Year 4 of study, however, a student shall be required to take a minimum of 3 units and 6 units of electives in Year 3 and 4 respectively.
The first year of study will offer basic sciences aimed at giving the student a broad exposure to basic scientific concepts relevant to fisheries science. Introductory courses in aquatic ecology and fisheries science are offered in year 2 of study; more advanced and applied courses are offered in year 3 and year 4. The programme emphasizes theoretical knowledge and practical skills in fisheries science. At the end of third year of study, the students will be attached to relevant fisheries resource conditions. This approach will allow students to gain a thorough understanding in all the essential elements of fisheries science, management and administration, whilst specializing in the fourth year of study in a particular subject where they cultivate more academic interest or where they feel such a subject may enhance their job opportunities.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Examinations RegulationsThe common University examination regulations for the undergraduate examinations shall apply except for: FSH 100: Swimming and Water Safety will be assessed by written end of semester examination and practical examinations accounting 30% and 70% respectively. FSH 323: Current Topics in Fisheries will be assessed through seminar presentation and submission of a term paper. The seminar presentation by students will be assessed by at least three members of teaching staff in the department. Clarity, interpretation of problem, proper use of visual aids and organization of presentation and style will be out of a maximum of six percentage points each (for a total of 30%). The term paper shall be graded on a maximum of the remaining 70% points. FFSH 325: Field Attachment, the student will maintain a logbook of their daily activities for the period of the attachment. The student’s field supervisor will fill a structured questionnaire form which will serve as a report on the performance of the student. In the subsequent semester the student compiles and submits a written report together with the logbook. Such submissions will be preceded by an oral presentation of the report to the class and at least three members of academic staff in the department. FSH 415: Special Project will be assessed by oral presentation of research findings and a written dissertation. The oral presentation will be assessed by at least three teaching staff in the department. The written dissertation will be assessed independently by two lecturers who will exclude the student’s supervisor.
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