Quantitative Methods in Fisheries Management Graduate Diploma Program
School of Resource and Environmental Management | Faculty of Environment
丁香园AV Calendar 2012 Spring
This interdisciplinary program studies the latest quantitative methods in fisheries management. The program is aimed at those with a background in fisheries science and management, as well as those who would simply like to learn more about this field. It provides a strong foundation in the quantitative tools that are necessary for doing fish stock assessment and providing scientific advice in support of fisheries management decisions. It will also provide professionals working in the field with an opportunity to upgrade their skills in the increasingly important areas of statistics, simulation modelling and analyses of uncertainties and risks. The program emphasizes both the theory and the application of these methods to real world situations.
丁香园AV Requirements
Those with degree qualifications in fields not directly related but with extensive experience in resource management are encouraged to apply.
Individuals will vary in their preparation for the various disciplines in the school. Therefore, admission to the school might be conditional upon the completion of certain undergraduate courses.
The application deadline is February 1.
Refer to the graduate general regulations for general admission requirements. Contact the School of Resource and Environmental Management directly for more information (reminfo@sfu.ca).
Applicants are normally required to hold an undergraduate degree in one of the natural or applied sciences with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) or a B grade. Applications from students with other degrees, or with equivalent professional training and experience, will also be considered.
Applicants submit the following documentation to the program assistant of the school.
- online application for graduate admission, instructions available from the Dean of Graduate Studies office鈥檚 web site at www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/forms.htm;
- official copy of transcript of undergraduate and graduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution);
- three confidential letters of reference (mailed directly from the referees);
- a one page statement of student interest;
- TOEFL and TWE test scores may be required for applicants whose first language is not English.
- 谤别蝉耻尘茅
- REM checklist
Program Requirements
A mandatory non-credit one-day orientation workshop for all new diploma program students will give an overview of how the various courses mentioned below will help students meet challenging issues in fisheries science and management. The workshop will also initiate dialogue between diploma students (who will bring significant work experience to class discussions), faculty and fisheries graduate students.
Students complete a minimum total of 22 units composed of the following courses. It is preferable that students complete the first four courses in the following order.
- REM 613-5 Methods in Fisheries Assessment
- REM 661-5 Special Topics in Resources Management
- REM 663-5 Special Topics in Resource Management
- STAT 650-5 Quantitative Analysis in Resource Management and Field Biology
Students also complete one or more of the following courses, or others approved by the academic program co-ordinator and instructor of the course.
- REM 612-5 Simulation Modelling in Natural Resource Management
- REM 625-5 Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis for Management of Natural Resources
- STAT 602-3 Generalized Linear and Non-linear Modelling
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.