Fisheries

1. Identify and classify different fish species.
2. Analyze the physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems.
3. Apply various sampling techniques to assess fish populations.
4. Implement fish farming techniques and hatchery management practices.
5. Formulate fish feed using appropriate nutritional requirements.
6. Identify and manage fish parasites and diseases.
7. Design and maintain ornamental fish aquariums.

13 weeks, about 52 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Fish Biology

   • Unit 1: Introduction · 4 hours

     Study fish anatomy and physiology.. Identify basic diagnostic features of fish.. Explain structural implications of fish to aquatic existence.. Draw and label internal organs and skeletal system of fish.. Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine glands..

2. Week 2Module 1: Fish Biology

   • Unit 2: External Anatomy · 4 hours

     Perform fish dissection to reveal internal anatomical features.. Demonstrate respiration, circulation, or skeletal system using plastic models.. Identify external structures of fish (eyes, nostrils, lateral line, mouth, vent, gills, fins, scales).. Describe the function of each external structure..

3. Week 3Module 1: Fish Biology

   • Unit 3: Internal Anatomy · 4 hours

     Locate and identify internal organs (heart, liver, gall bladder, alimentary canal, esophagus, stomach, intestines, air bladder, kidney, ovaries/milt).. Describe the function of each internal organ.. Differentiate between bony fish and sharks based on external and internal features.. Explain how swimming is accomplished in bony fish compared to sharks..

4. Week 4Module 1: Fish Biology

   • Unit 4: Endocrine System · 4 hours

     Understand the role of the endocrine system in fish.. Highlight the functions of endocrine system labeled in the diagram.. Understand the general endocrine glands and hormones that control development, growth, and reproduction..

5. Week 5Module 2: Ichthyology

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Ichthyology · 4 hours

     Define and understand ichthyology.. Understand the general characteristics of fishes.. Learn about Fish Classification.. Learn how to use dichotomous keys to identify different fish..

6. Week 6Module 2: Ichthyology

   • Unit 2: Fish Identification · 4 hours

     Visit a nearby river and survey the fish composition.. Use existing fish identification keys to identify freshwater and marine species.. Observe countable traits such as gill rakers or number of dorsal fin spine to analysis the meristic analysis of fish.. Examine the size and shape using a measurable trait, such as standard length or wet weight, to determine the morphometric of different fish..

7. Week 7Module 3: Limnology

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Limnology · 4 hours

     Determine the physical properties of fresh water (temperature, turbidity, current, light).. Determine the chemical properties of fresh water (PH, DO, Co2, Nitrite, Nitrate, ammonia BOD).. Determine the biological factors of fresh water (primary productivity, energy flow, plankton sampling/analysis)..

8. Week 8Module 3: Limnology

   • Unit 2: Physical, Chemical Properties of Fresh Water · 4 hours

     Laboratory and field determination of physical properties of fresh water (Temp, turbidity, current, light etc).. Laboratory and field determination of chemical properties of fresh water (PH, DO, Co2, Nitrite, Nitrate, ammonia BOD).. Laboratory and field determination of biological factors of fresh water (primary productivity, energy flow, plankton sampling/analysis)..

9. Week 9Module 4: Fisheries Ecology

   • Unit 1: Introduction to Fisheries Ecology · 4 hours

     Gain basic knowledge of sampling methods.. Apply different sampling techniques in different ecosystems.. Assess fish biomass within an aquatic ecosystem..

10. Week 10Module 5: Aquatic Flora and Fauna

    • Unit 1: Introduction to Aquatic Flora and Fauna · 4 hours

      Identify different zooplankton present in water bodies and wetlands.. Collect water samples from different sources for screening and identification.. Draw and Classify zooplankton.. Collect aquatic animals.. Draw and classify collected animals..

11. Week 11Module 6: Fish Farming Technique and Hatchery Management

    • Unit 1: Fish Farming Technique and Hatchery Management · 4 hours

      Induced breeding of fish (Clarias or Heterobranchus) using crude pituitary extract (CPE) or synthetic hormone (Ovaprim).. Dissect fish to extract hormone, preparation and injection of the fish.. Incubation fish at different temperatures and also with and without oxygenation.. Determine the results under the different stages of gonadal maturity..

12. Week 12Module 7: Fish Nutrition

    • Unit 1: Fish Nutrition · 4 hours

      Analyze or measure the amount of each individual component in the feedstuff.. Determine calorific value of fish feed using bomb calorimetry.. Formulate feed using Pearson's Method..

13. Week 13Module 8: Fishing Gear Technology

    • Unit 1: Introduction to Fishing Gear Technology · 4 hours

      Identify equipment used by fishermen when fishing.. Examine fishing net market and identification of netting, twines etc.. Understand boat yard and identify the materials for boat building.. Describe design and construction of different types of fishing gear and their maintenance..