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FISHERIES AND MARINE INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
HISTORY
The Fisheries and Marine Institute was established in 1964
as the College of Fisheries, Navigation, Marine Engineering
and Electronics. It became affiliated with the University in
1992 and since then has continued to grow as a world-class
centre of marine technology and education. The official name
is the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of
Newfoundland, but it is commonly known as the Marine Institute.
The main campus of the Marine Institute overlooks the city of St.
John’s from within Pippy Park, which has extensive hiking trails
and recreational facilities. This building houses a flume tank, a
seafood processing plant, freshwater aquaculture research and
development facilities, and extensive marine simulation facilities.
The Dr. C.R. Barrett Library, located at this campus, houses one
of Canada’s largest marine –related collections. In addition, the
Institute manages the Offshore Safety and survival Centre in
Foxtrap, the Safety and Emergency Response Training (SERT)
Centre in Stephenville, a regional fisheries and marine training
centre in Lewisporte and a marine base on the south side of St.
John’s harbor and another in Holyrood.
The Marine Institute provides a full range of programs focusing
on fisheries and marine science and technology. In addition
to undergraduate and graduate degrees, the Institute offers
advanced diplomas, diplomas of technology, and technical
certificates. The Institute also runs a variety of short courses and
industrial response programs.
All programs and courses are designed to provide students with
the knowledge and skills required for success in the workforce.
The Institute seeks the advice of industrial program advisory
committees in the ongoing development and review of programs.
Whenever appropriate, it submits programs for national
accreditation, providing graduates with mobility in professional
employment.
PROGRAMS
Programs offered by the Marine Institute provide graduates with
the knowledge, skills and experience appropriate for success in
the workforce. They fall into three categories, each addressing
the particular needs of the industry and the specific goals of the
Newfoundland post secondary education system.
Advanced Diploma, Diploma of Technology and Technician
Diploma programs are offered for the new generation of industry
professionals, including those entering specific industrial niches
requiring highly developed technical skills.
The Institute also offers, in cooperation with facilities of the
University, Bachelor’s Degrees in Maritime Studies and
Technology which are based upon existing three-year diploma
programs, as well as a Master of Marine Studies in Fisheries
Resource Management, Master of Technology Management,
and Master of Maritime Management. The Marine Institute also
participates in the administration and delivery of the Master of
Science in Aquaculture.
Technical Certificate programs are offered for persons entering
the work force at the basic production or technical levels. Industry
response and short course professional development programs
are offered to industry participants who wish to continue their
professional development.
Professional development and certification in marine navigation,
safety survival and fire fighting are offered through a wide
selection of training courses provided by the School of Maritime
Studies. School of Fisheries short courses are offered within
rural communities in harvesting, processing, safety and fisheries
management.
ACCREDITATION
The standards and their industrial relevance, are validated
through accreditation, where appropriate, with the Canadian
Technology Accreditation Board or through certification by
regulatory agencies such as Transport Canada.
Our industrial clients and partners are central to all of our
program development activities. The advice of our industrial
program advisory committees is sought in the ongoing
development of longer programs, while short courses are
designed to meet specific industry needs. Whenever appropriate,
programs are submitted for national accreditation, providing
graduates with mobility in professional employment.
SCHOOLS
Instructional and Industrial Response and Development activities
at the Marine Institute are organized around three schools, the
School of Fisheries, the School of Maritime Studies and the
School of Ocean Technology and supported by the Division of
Academic and Student Affairs. Theory and practice are viewed
as partners in the learning process, as classroom education is
continually translated into practice. Instructors are both educators
and practitioners, and the student’s educational experience is
based upon a balanced combination of practical and theoretical
knowledge. The Institute also has a strong capability in learning
technology and distance education.
The role, programs and services offered by each of the three schools
is described in general below. Further information regarding our
programs is provided in the detailed program descriptions which
follow in this calendar. Further information about our industry
response and development services are available by contacting
the Schools or Marine Institute Information Services.
SCHOOL OF FISHERIES
The School of Fisheries is responsible for developing and
delivering education, training, and industry development services
required to meet the needs of the harvesting, processing and
aquaculture sectors of the seafood industry, and of the food
industry in general. The School’s resources are committed to
developing and delivering education and training programs to
meet the needs of these sectors. The School’s education and
training programs range from full-time programs offered at the
Marine Institute’s facilities on Ridge Road to a comprehensive
suite of short, industry-response courses which are communitybased
and offered in response to specific industry and group
requests.
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