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AFS220Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Fisheries And Wildlife

This course provides a comprehensive overview of fisheries and wildlife management, covering key aspects of aquaculture, fish identification, and wildlife conservation. It explores the challenges facing the aquaculture industry in Nigeria and offers practical solutions for sustainable fish production. The course also delves into wildlife species, their economic value, and conservation strategies. Students will gain a solid understanding of aquatic environments, water quality management, fish nutrition, and disease prevention, equipping them with the knowledge to contribute to the sustainable development of Nigeria's fishery and wildlife resources.

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156h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
FisheriesWildlifeAquacultureConservationManagement

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Fisheries Management

2

Aquaculture Practices

3

Fish Morphology

4

Wildlife Conservation

5

Water Quality

6

Fish Nutrition

7

Fish Diseases

8

Wildlife Ecology

9

Mammalian Orders

10

Fish Marketing

Total Topics10 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 assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Fisheries Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Wildlife Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Aquaculture Technician

Apply your skills in this growing field

Conservation Biologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Environmental Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

FisheriesAquacultureWildlife ConservationEnvironmental ManagementTourism

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

2h

Unit 1: Present Status of Fisheries in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the current status of fisheries in Nigeria.
  • •Identify the major geomorphologic features of the Nigeria continental shelf.
  • •Differentiate between capture fisheries and aquaculture.
Week
2

Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

3h

Unit 2: Morphology and Basic Structure of Fishes

3 study hours
  • •Study the external and internal features of fish species.
  • •Learn the basic rules of meristic features.
  • •Understand the importance of gill rakers in fish identification.
Week
3

Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

3h

Unit 3: Morphology and Basic Structure of Fishes

3 study hours
  • •Continue studying the external and internal features of fish species.
  • •Focus on biometric characteristics and their role in fish identification.
  • •Practice identifying fish species using meristic and biometric features.
Week
4

Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

3h

Unit 4: Adaptation of Organisms to Aquatic Life and Evolution

3 study hours
  • •Understand the different types of aquatic habitats: freshwater, brackish water, and marine water.
  • •Study the important limiting factors in aquatic habitats.
  • •Learn about the adaptation of fish and plants to aquatic environments.
Week
5

Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

3h

Unit 5: Fundamental Principles of Fish Production and Management

3 study hours
  • •Explore the fundamental principles of fish production and management.
  • •Understand the different aquaculture practices: extensive, intensive, and semi-intensive.
  • •Learn about fish pond preparation and management, including site selection and stocking.
Week
6

Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Practical Ways of Ensuring Sustainable Fish Production in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Examine the current status of aquaculture in Africa and Nigeria.
  • •Understand the role of biotechnology in the fish sector.
  • •Explore the importance of fish feed and nutrition for sustainable fish production.
Week
7

Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Fishery Biodiversity Conservation

3 study hours
  • •Study the continental shelf ecosystem and its importance to fisheries biodiversity.
  • •Understand the seasonal changes and physical/chemical forcing in aquatic environments.
  • •Learn about fish as indicators of environmental quality and fish conservation strategies.
Week
8

Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Water Quality Management in Aquaculture

3 study hours
  • •Understand the physical and chemical characteristics of water.
  • •Learn about the importance of water quality in aquaculture.
  • •Explore beneficial practices for improving water quality, including watershed management.
Week
9

Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: Understanding Fish Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding

3 study hours
  • •Understand the nutritional requirements of fish, including protein, minerals, and energy.
  • •Learn about different types of fish feed and feeding practices.
  • •Explore feed formulations, care, and packaging.
Week
10

Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

3h

Unit 5: Fish Diseases and Management

3 study hours
  • •Identify the effects of microbial attacks on fish production.
  • •Learn about the use of medicated feed in catfish production.
  • •Explore proactive pond management techniques for disease prevention.
Week
11

Module 3: Fish Marketing and Management, and Wildlife Management Industry

6h

Unit 1: Post Harvest Handling of Fish and Marketing

3 study hours
  • •Understand fish handling, processing, and marketing techniques.
  • •Explore price determination and the problems of post-harvest activities.
  • •Learn about management procedures for successful fish marketing.

Unit 2: General Knowledge and Fisheries Management

3 study hours
  • •Review the general knowledge of fisheries management.
  • •Understand the different management strategies and their uses in fisheries.
  • •Explore the basic principles in fish farming, including site selection and pond construction.
Week
12

Module 3: Fish Marketing and Management, and Wildlife Management Industry

3h

Unit 3: Wildlife Management in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Define wildlife management and understand its importance.
  • •Explore the basic philosophy and general objectives of wildlife management.
  • •Learn about the problems of wildlife management in Nigeria.
Week
13

Module 3: Fish Marketing and Management, and Wildlife Management Industry

3h

Unit 4: Principles of Wildlife Management

3 study hours
  • •Study the control principles of wildlife management, including hunting and refuge.
  • •Understand captive breeding, artificial stocking, and vermin control.
  • •Explore habitat improvement, prescribed fire, and local community participation.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes for each unit, focusing on key terms and concepts.

2

Develop flashcards for memorizing fish and wildlife species, their classifications, and characteristics.

3

Practice applying water quality management principles to hypothetical aquaculture scenarios.

4

Review past tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and identify areas needing further study.

5

Create concept maps linking fish nutrition, feed types, and their impact on fish health.

6

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing challenging units based on peak difficulty periods.

7

Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share insights on exam preparation strategies.

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