The course is aimed at contributing to the conservation of the marine environment and the sustainable utilisation of marine resources. Students are equipped to provide extension and public education services to the community in compliance with fisheries regulations. The course is the only one of its kind in South Africa.
Type: Undergraduate diploma
Duration: 3 years full time
Compulsory Subjects
First Year Subjects:
- Marine Biology
- Agricultural Extension
- Conservation Ecology
- Conservation Administration
- Computer Skills
- Environmental and Fisheries Law
- Fisheries Techniques
Second Year Subjects:
- Conservation Ecology
- Environmental and Fisheries Law
- Economics
- Financial Management
- Marine Biology
- Agricultural Extension
- Nautical Knowledge
Third Year Subjects:
- Marine Conservation Techniques
Careers: marine conservationists and fisheries compliance officers
Source: www.cput.ac.za