Lauran Brewster, PhD

Provides a background on the development of fisheries science and examines the theories and techniques of biology, ecology, oceanography, and population dynamics presently employed. Components include fish and shellfish basic population dynamics, early life history recruitment, migration, growth, fishery dependent/independent surveys, alternative abundance measurement techniques, habitat considerations, and introductory fisheries modeling.

Introduction of the principles, methods, and applications of biologging and biotelemetry technologies¿animal-borne tags used to study the movement, physiology, and behavior of organisms in their natural environments. With a primary emphasis on fisheries applications, the course situates modern tagging and tracking approaches within the broader context of fisheries science, population dynamics, and ecological research. Students will gain an understanding of conventional and emerging technologies, data collection and interpretation, and the ethical and practical considerations of field-based studies. The curriculum includes lectures, discussions of primary literature, hands-on exercises, and guest presentations from professionals in fisheries and marine ecology. Weekly sessions combine conceptual grounding in fish biology, ecology, and oceanography with technical training in data analysis and research design.

Thesis research on an experimental or theoretical project in Marine Science or Technology under a faculty advisor.

Research for and preparation of doctoral dissertation proposal. The dissertation proposal must provide a thorough survey of the research activities in the research topic area and it must present original and innovative research ideas and preliminary results as well as a defined research scope and directions. PhD students must have passed this course before registering for doctoral dissertation research credits. Graded P/F.

Research for and preparation of doctoral dissertation proposal. The dissertation proposal must provide a thorough survey of the research activities in the research topic area and it must present original and innovative research ideas and preliminary results as well as a defined research scope and directions. PhD students must have passed this course before registering for doctoral dissertation research credits. Graded P/F.

Seminar discussions and presentations based on research or detailed literature surveys.

Seminar discussions and presentations based on research or detailed literature surveys.

Seminar discussions and presentations based on research or detailed literature surveys.