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AFM505Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Aquatic Biodiversity

This course provides a comprehensive overview of aquatic biodiversity management and conservation. It explores the meaning of aquatic biodiversity, different ecosystem species, and genetic diversity. The course also examines the threats to aquatic biodiversity, including habitat loss and aquatic pollution, and the impact of climate change. Furthermore, it covers aquatic biodiversity monitoring, assessment, conservation, and management measures, as well as vulnerable trans-boundary aquatic systems and legislative frameworks. The course aims to integrate recent developments in vital areas of aquatic ecosystems.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Aquatic BiodiversityEcosystem ConservationAquatic PollutionClimate ChangeFisheries Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Aquatic Biodiversity

2

Ecosystem Diversity

3

Genetic Diversity

4

Aquatic Pollution

5

Climate Change Impacts

6

Fisheries Management

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Environmental Scientist

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Conservation Biologist

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Fisheries Manager

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Marine Biologist

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Environmental Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Environmental ConservationFisheries ManagementWater Resource ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Concept of Aquatic Biodiversity

4h

Unit 1: Aquatic Biodiversity

2 study hours
  • •Define aquatic biodiversity and its importance.
  • •Identify and differentiate between species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity.
  • •Discuss the freshwater resources in Nigeria and their threats.

Unit 2: Importance and Uses of Biodiversity in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of biodiversity in Nigeria.
  • •Explain the value of biodiversity in terms of food, medicine, and industrial materials.
  • •Describe the ecological services provided by aquatic systems.
Week
2

Module 1: The Concept of Aquatic Biodiversity

2h

Unit 3: Threat to Aquatic Biodiversity

2 study hours
  • •Identify major causes of threat to aquatic biodiversity.
  • •Discuss the impacts of overexploitation, habitat modification, and pollution.
  • •Explain how these factors affect aquatic biodiversity directly and indirectly.
Week
3

Module 2: The Different Ecosystem Species and Genetic diversity

2h

Unit 1: Aquatic Ecosystem

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the fresh water ecosystems.
  • •Identify the estuarine water ecosystem.
  • •Differentiate between standing and moving water ecosystems.
Week
4

Module 2: The Different Ecosystem Species and Genetic diversity

2h

Unit 2: Endemic Species

2 study hours
  • •Discuss invasions in water dependent ecosystems.
  • •Explain the different between endemic species and invasive species.
  • •Explain the management of invasions.
Week
5

Module 2: The Different Ecosystem Species and Genetic diversity

2h

Unit 3: Habitat Loss

2 study hours
  • •Identify the impact of human on aquatic ecosystem biodiversity.
  • •Mention the priority actions proposed to achieve sustainable resource use.
  • •Discuss the effects of habitat loss on aquatic species.
Week
6

Module 3: Aquatic Pollution on Biodiversity

3h

Unit 1: Aquatic Pollution on Biodiversity

3 study hours
  • •Define the concept of aquatic pollution and its causes.
  • •Explain the meaning and classification of pollutants.
  • •Identify the main sources of water pollution.
Week
7

Module 3: Aquatic Pollution on Biodiversity

3h

Unit 1: Aquatic Pollution on Biodiversity

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the effect of water pollution on fish.
  • •Point out the implication of aquatic pollution.
  • •Demonstrate the method of preventing pollutants from aquatic environment.
Week
8

Module 4: Climate Change on Aquatic Biodiversity

3h

Unit 1: Climate Changes and Aquatic Biodiversity

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of climate change and its effect on aquatic environment.
  • •Discuss fish food production and climate change in Africa adaptation strategies climate change for Africa.
  • •Outline the evidence of climate change on the aquatic environment.
Week
9

Module 4: Climate Change on Aquatic Biodiversity

3h

Unit 1: Climate Changes and Aquatic Biodiversity

3 study hours
  • •Outline the effect of climate change on aquatic environment.
  • •Outline the priority action for the management of climate change on aquatic biodiversity.
  • •Discuss the impacts of higher water temperatures and changes in precipitation.
Week
10

Module 5: Aquatic Biodiversity Monitoring, Assessment, Conservation and Management Measures

4h

Unit 1: Aquatic Biodiversity Monitoring

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the methods of aquatic biodiversity monitoring.
  • •List the advantages and disadvantages of monitoring fish.
  • •Explain the design considerations for a fish monitoring program.

Unit 2: Aquatic Biodiversity Assessment

2 study hours
  • •Demonstrate the method of assessing fish stock.
  • •Explain the sampling methods of stock under exploitation.
  • •List the methods for measures of biodiversity.
Week
11

Module 5: Aquatic Biodiversity Monitoring, Assessment, Conservation and Management Measures

4h

Unit 3: Total Aquatic Biodiversity-value Index

2 study hours
  • •Identify the main problems with aquatic biodiversity assessment.
  • •Discuss the biodiversity indices.
  • •Explain the species richness indices.

Unit 4: Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the biodiversity conservation methods.
  • •Explain the biodiversity conservation strategic directions.
  • •Explain the biodiversity conservation approaches.
Week
12

Module 5: Aquatic Biodiversity Monitoring, Assessment, Conservation and Management Measures

2h

Unit 5: Aquatic Biodiversity Management

2 study hours
  • •Explain the biodiversity conservation fishery regulations.
  • •Explain the actions for fish biodiversity conservation and development (Inland Fisheries Sub-sector).
  • •Explain the meaning of aquatic biodiversity management.
Week
13

Module 6: Vulnerable Trans-Boundary Aquatic System and Legislative Framework for Aquatic Biodiversity

4h

Unit 1: Vulnerable Trans-Boundary Aquatic System

2 study hours
  • •Explain the instability in water availability.
  • •Explain the problems of trans-boundary water.
  • •Explain the regional cooperation on shared waters among states.

Unit 2: Legislation or Legislative Framework for Aquatic Biodiversity

2 study hours
  • •Explain the Legal framework for conservation of biological diversity.
  • •Explain the environment related international conventions and protocol signed and ratified by Nigeria.
  • •Explain the environment related national legislations enacted by Nigeria.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all module introductions and summaries to reinforce key concepts.

2

Create flashcards for important terms and definitions related to aquatic biodiversity.

3

Practice applying different biodiversity indices to sample datasets.

4

Focus on understanding the legal and policy frameworks discussed in Module 6.

5

Prepare concise summaries of the major threats to aquatic biodiversity and potential solutions.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions

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