Description

This course introduces and discusses approaches, strategies, and data collection methods relating to research in fisheries-related sciences. Students will consider how to the appropriate methodology for use in a study to be performed. Finally, this course elucidates the requirements for academic work, considering aspects related to language, writing style, and layout as well as the best way to present their research work

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

• A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Introducing the concept at the heart of every research project –the research problem- and to discuss what a researchable problem is.rn2. Evaluating literature, form a variety of sources, pertinent to the research objectives.rn3. Understanding the basic knowledge of scientific writing and research ethics. B. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. Introducing the concept at the heart of every research project –the research problem- and to discuss what a researchable problem is.rn2. Evaluating literature, form a variety of sources, pertinent to the research objectives.rn3. The way to produce innovative design ideas and concepts. C. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Analyze the appropriate methodology to deal with a research problem using the available data and information.rn2. Designing a lay-out of a research work approach that will serve the aim of work of their investigations.rn3. Use analytical skills to identify problems. D. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand what a research strategy is & Make a distinction between strategies and methods.rn2. Identify knowledge gaps, innovation needs and opportunities.rn3. Become familiar with fundamentals of scientific and technical writing.rn4. Present work outputs and outcomes in the written and oral forms