AQUATIC

Offer Level : This course is offered for Local & International students

INTRODUCTION

Aquatic Resource Science and Management programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the various aquatic ecosystems and resources, to ensure these resources could be utilized for socio-economic and other benefits in a sustainable way.

The programme offers courses that are designed for graduates to have the scientific background, knowledge and expertise to undertake research and development, as well as be innovative, especially in the exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. The programme also emphasizes the promotion of public awareness and the importance of preserving and conserving aquatic ecosystems and resources for the benefit of future generations.

To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies, private agencies, and non-government agencies.

At present, this programme has 14 academic staffs and 5 support staffs working mutually to assure the highest quality of teaching, learning and research. We are equipped with research and teaching laboratories, museum and instrumentation relevant to the programme needs.

Programme Educational Objective (PEO)

The graduates of the programme are expected to be:

Knowledgeable in aquatic resource science and management related discipline in-line with the industry requirement
Effective in communication and demonstrate good leadership quality in an organization
Capable to solve aquatic resource science and management related problems innovatively, creatively and ethically
Able to demonstrate and recognize the need of lifelong learning for successful career advancement.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)

Upon graduating from this programme, the students are able to:

Be knowledgeable in the field of aquatic science and management
Be skilled in managing and preserving aquatic resources in a sustainable manner
Demonstrate professional skills in their respective fields, and responsibility in assisting development in accordance with the social, community and global needs
Honour knowledge and behave consistently with high credibility and ethical values
Communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

Upon graduating from this program, the students are able to:

Apply their knowledge and skills in problem solving and decision making in various areas related to aquatic science
Manage information effectively towards professional development and enhance their knowledge on a continuous basis to meet global challenges
Demonstrate specific skills in working collaboratively as a management

team and entrepreneurship in the aquatic science-based industries.