Academic Calendar - Fisheries and Marine Institute - Memorial ...

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Background to Maps, Digital Mapping Data Models, Geographic
Information System; Basic Functions of GIS; Data Quality
Evaluation; Recent Trends in GIS
Prerequisite - None
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
Practical Exercises/Laboratories - 3 hours/week = 39 hours
GEOG 4300 (Applied GIS and Remote Sensing)
This course is designed to provide the participants with hands on
application of data collection and analysis of remote sensing and
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data in various projects
directly related to integrated coastal and ocean management.
Coastal and Ocean Management Case Studies; Data
Requirements of Problem Resolution; Flow Charting Existing
Problems and Development of Applicable Work Flow Models
Prerequisite - GEOG 4100 (Remote Sensing); GEOG 4200
(Geographic Information Systems)
Duration - 5 weeks (20 hours)
Practical Exercises/Lab - 4 hours/week
GEOG 4301 (Applied GIS and Remote Sensing for
Water Quality)
This course is designed to provide the participants with the
hands-on application of data collection, processing, analysis and
dissemination of remote sensing and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) data as it relates to current issues and trends in
water quality and wastewater management.
Spatial and Temporal Patterns in Water Resources; Data
Requirements for Problem Resolution; Practical Application in
Resource Management
Prerequisite - GEOG 4100 (Remote Sensing); GEOG 4200
(Geographic Information Systems)
Duration - 5 weeks
Lectures - None
Laboratory - 4 hours/week (Two 2-hour labs/week)
GEOG 4302 (GIS and Remote Sensing for
Ingegrated Coastal and Ocean Management)
This course is designed to provide the participants with the
hands-on application of data collection, processing, analysis and
dissemination of remote sensing and Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) data as it relates to current issues and trends in
integrated coastal and ocean management.
Spatial and Temporal Patterns in Integrated Coastal and Ocean
Management; Data Requirements for Problem Resolution;
Practical Application in Resource Management
Prerequisite - Geography 4100 (Remote Sensing); Geography
4200 (Geographic Information Systems)
Duration - 5 weeks (20 hours)
Lectures - None
Laboratory - 4 hours/week (Two 2-hour labs/week)
MARP 0001(Fishing Vessel Hull Repair and
Maintenance - Fibreglass)
This course is designed to provide harvesters with knowledge
and basic skills in the proper maintenance of the hull of their
vessels. It focuses on the use of fibreglass material for the repair
and maintenance of the hull of fibreglass fishing vessels.
Hull Maintenance; What is Fibreglass; The Fibreglass Process;
Safety; Fibreglass Sheathing of Wooden Boats; Applying the
Laminate; Fibreglass Boat Repairs; Modifications
Pre-requisites - SFTY 1104 (WHMIS)
Duration - 1 Week (35 hrs)
MARP 0002 (General Fishing Vessel Maintenance
This course is designed to give students basic knowledge and
necessary skills to maintain their fishing vessel.
Vessel Lay-up; Deck Equipment Maintenance Procedures;
Engine Room Maintenance; Wheelhouse, Galley, and
Accommodations Maintenance; Outboard Motor and Battery
Maintenance; Engine / Shaft Alignment; Basic Hydraulic Systems
and Maintenance; General Maintenance for Fishing Methods;
General Maintenance Log Book
Pre-requisite - None
Duration - 2 weeks (10 days
MATH 0102 (Mathematics)
This basic course is designed to help alleviate specific
weaknesses in the student’s basic mathematical skills.
Whole Numbers and Decimal Numbers; Fractions; Scientific
Notation; Percentage; Linear Equations and Formula
Manipulations; SI Units and Imperial Units
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 one-hour classes/week
MATH 0103 (Mathematics)
This course is designed to ensure students have a solid
foundation in basic mathematics and related concepts. Topics
covered will assist students in better understanding concepts
encountered in other courses.
Whole Numbers; Decimal Fractions; Common Fractions;
Percentages; Angular Measurement; Introduction to SI Units;
Perimeters; Areas; Volumes; Practical Applications
Duration - 10 weeks (30 hours)
Lectures - 3 hours/week
MATH 0112 (Mathematics)
This is a course designed to ensure that students have a solid
foundation in basic mathematics and related concepts. The topics
covered will assist students to understand the technical material
encountered in other courses.
Whole Numbers; Common Fractions; Decimal Fractions;
Percents; Ratio and Proportion; Angle Measure
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