Description
This course aims at enabling students to analyze the factors that would influence the design andor the selection of active fishing gears and methods. Students are exposed to the different types of active fishing gear. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using the active fishing methods.
Program
Fisheries Technology
Objectives
- A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand the main items of fisheries sectors including fishermen, fishing gears and methods.rn2. Understand the behavior of fish species towards active fishing gears.rn3. Understand active fishing methods. B. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. The ability to analyze the mitigation measures to minimize the impacts of fishing on the marine environment.rn2. Fishery management options related to fishing gears.rn3. Relationship between fish species behavior and active fishing gears.rn4. Knowledge and application the FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reliable. C. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Design trawl net & purse seine.rn2. Know operational aspects of fisheries.rn3. Understand the role of each part of the active fishing gears.rn4. Recognize the classification of trawls, characteristics, design and winches on trawl boats. D. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Work in teams and think independently.rn2. Use technology in net making.rn3. Use problem-solving skills.
