Ruminat Animal Production
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 96 pages
- 12 units
This course provides a basic introduction to Fisheries Management and Conservation. It identifies basic concepts of fisheries development and management, including unexploited, underexploited, and overexploited fisheries resources. It explores fisheries administration and legislation, traditional enhancement strategies, and government policies. The course also examines the roles of federal, state, and local governments in fisheries development and management in Nigeria, enhancing understanding of effective fisheries management and conservation.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study, problem solving
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AFM321, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 NON-TRADITIONAL SYSTEM OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA AND PROBLEMS OF ENFORCING RULESPage 61
- UNIT 2 DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF LAKES, RIVERS, BRACKISH AND MARINE WATERSPage 66
- UNIT 3 GOVERNMENT POLICY IN FISHERIES ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENTPage 75
- UNIT 4 ROLES AND ACTIVITIES OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIAPage 80
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AFM321 · UNIT 2 BASIC CONCEPT OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Fisheries development is necessary but resources have to be used sustainably and responsibly. Rational fisheries management objectives should address issues like the status of the resource, the health of the environment, post-harvest technology, trade and economic concerns, social benefits, legal and administrative support.
What you should be able to do
- Define fisheries management and conservation.
- Explain the roles of national and international legislation in fisheries management and conservation.
- Identify the methods of assessing resource exploitation.
- State the roles of Government policies in fisheries administration and development.
- Explain the roles and activities of different levels of government in both water and fisheries management in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Fisheries Officer
- Conservation Manager
- Environmental Consultant
- Aquaculture Manager
- Policy Maker
- Fisheries
- Aquaculture
- Environmental Management
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 3: Fisheries Exploitation (unexploited, underexploited, overexploited fisheries resources)
This unit requires understanding of complex interactions between environmental changes, exogenous factors, and fisheries management practices.
- Module 3:
Unit 2: Development and Management of Lakes, Rivers, Brackish and Marine Waters
Requires understanding of the complex interplay of federal, state, and local responsibilities, as well as the involvement of foreign partners and NGOs.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Basic Concept of Fisheries Development · 2 hours
Define fisheries development and its goals.. Identify issues in fisheries development in Nigeria.. Explain the constraints to sustainable fisheries development.. Discuss methods for achieving sustainable fisheries development..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Basic Concept of Fisheries Management · 2 hours
Define fisheries management and its approaches.. Explain fisheries management plan, strategy, and measures.. Discuss fisheries management systems and tools.. Differentiate between fisheries resources, management unit, and management body..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Fisheries Exploitation (unexploited, underexploited, overexploited fisheries resources) · 3 hours
Define different types of fisheries exploitation.. Identify forms of overfishing and their effects.. List principles of resource exploitation.. Discuss measures needed to exploit conservatively.. Explain methods for assessing exploitation level..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Fisheries Enhancement · 2 hours
Discuss fisheries enhancement and its forms.. Explain constraints of traditional fisheries enhancement.. State reasons for the failure of fisheries enhancement schemes in Africa..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Basic and Practical Objectives of Fish Management and Conservation in Nigeria · 3 hours
List principles and objectives of conservation.. State causes of declining fish stocks and conservation methods.. Discuss biodiversity affected by human impacts and conservation legislation.. Describe government efforts to conserve biodiversity.. Explain constraints to implementing Agenda 21 and major issues in conservation..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Fisheries Administration · 2 hours
Discuss the fisheries resource base and fisheries administration in Nigeria.. State the fisheries management institutions in Nigeria.. Explain the functions of the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF).. Describe the roles of the Nigerian Navy and NAFDAC..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Legal Framework for Fisheries Management · 2 hours
State the national fisheries decrees and regulations.. Discuss international laws and legislation on fisheries.. Explain the Exclusive Economic Zone Decree and Sea Fisheries Decrees.. Describe the Inland Fisheries Decree and its regulations..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Types of Property Rights and Regimes in African Fisheries · 2 hours
Discuss private property ownership in African fisheries.. State the common property ownership type.. Describe the state property ownership type.. Explain the system with no defined property rights (open access)..
Unit 4: Traditional Methods of Fisheries Management, Administration and Conservation in Africa · 2 hours
List features and objectives of traditional fisheries management systems.. Discuss management measures used in traditional fisheries management.. Explain factors affecting acceptance of traditional methods.. State limitations of traditional authority..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 1: Non-Traditional System of Fisheries Management in Nigeria and Problems of Enforcing Rules · 3 hours
Discuss the modern systems of fisheries management.. Identify similarities between traditional and modern methods.. Explain the mixed system of fisheries management.. State the problem of laws enforcement..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 2: Development and Management of Lakes, Rivers, Brackish and Marine Waters · 3 hours
Explain the hydrology and inland water resources of Nigeria.. State the important drainage systems in Nigeria.. Discuss the management of water resources in Nigeria.. Discuss the administrative responsibility for managing water in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 3: Government Policy in Fisheries Administration and Management · 3 hours
State the definition of policy.. Discuss Nigeria's fisheries policy and its objectives.. List strategies adopted for achieving fisheries policies.. Identify problems of fisheries policy in Nigeria..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 4: Roles and Activities of Federal, State and Local Governments in Fisheries Development and Management in Nigeria · 3 hours
Identify the roles of the federal government in fisheries management.. State the roles of states and local governments in fisheries management.. Discuss the promulgation and enforcement of fisheries edicts in the states..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all units from Module 1 to Module 3. Revise all Tutor Marked Assignments. Practice past questions.
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.
- Develop case studies based on real-world scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge.
- Practice answering past examination questions under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different government levels in fisheries management.
- Review and understand the key national and international legislations related to fisheries.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 exploitation, enhancement and conservation.
- Pay close attention to the practical objectives of fish management and conservation in Nigeria (Unit 5).
- Review all TMAs and focus on areas where you received lower scores.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AFM321 about?
This course provides a basic introduction to Fisheries Management and Conservation. It identifies basic concepts of fisheries development and management, including unexploited, underexploited, and overexploited fisheries resources. It explores fisheries administration and legislation, traditional enhancement strategies, and government policies. The course also examines the roles of federal, state, and local governments in fisheries development and management in Nigeria, enhancing understanding of effective fisheries management and conservation.
How many units does AFM321 have?
AFM321, Ruminat Animal Production, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 96 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AFM321?
AFM321 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AFM321 hard?
AFM321 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, case study and problem solving work.
How long does AFM321 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is AFM321 assessed?
AFM321 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with AFM321?
Fisheries Officer, Conservation Manager, Environmental Consultant, Aquaculture Manager and Policy Maker.