Fisheries and Wildlife

1. Understand the principles of sustainable fish production and wildlife management.
2. Identify common fish and wildlife species in Nigeria.
3. Analyze the factors affecting water quality in aquaculture systems.
4. Apply appropriate feeding strategies for different fish species.
5. Evaluate the economic importance of fisheries and wildlife resources.
6. Implement strategies for disease prevention and management in fish farms.

13 weeks, about 100 hours in total. Yours will differ.

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

   • Unit 1: Present Status of Fisheries in Nigeria · 5 hours

     Read the introduction to fisheries in Nigeria.. Identify the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and its significance.. Describe the two main sub-sectors of Nigeria's fish production..

2. Week 2Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

   • Unit 2: Morphology and Basic Structure of Fishes · 5 hours

     Study the external features of fish and their functions.. Learn how to identify fish species using meristic characteristics.. Understand the importance of fin placement and shape in fish identification..

3. Week 3Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

   • Unit 3: Morphology and Basic Structure of Fishes · 5 hours

     Study the internal features of fish and their functions.. Learn how to identify fish species using meristic characteristics.. Understand the importance of gill rakers in fish identification..

4. Week 4Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

   • Unit 4: Adaptation of Organisms to Aquatic Life and Evolution · 5 hours

     Describe the different aquatic bio-zones.. Explain how organisms adapt to specific aquatic environments.. Discuss the adaptations of plants to aquatic life, including photosynthesis and gas exchange..

5. Week 5Module 1: Important Fishes of West Africa with Emphasis on Nigeria Species

   • Unit 5: Fundamental Principles of Fish Production and Management · 5 hours

     Differentiate between extensive, intensive, and semi-intensive aquaculture practices.. Discuss the factors to consider when selecting a site for a fish pond.. Outline the steps involved in pond preparation and management..

6. Week 6Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

   • Unit 1: Practical Ways of Ensuring Sustainable Fish Production in Nigeria · 5 hours

     Discuss the role of biotechnology in improving fish production.. Explain the importance of fish feed and nutrition in aquaculture.. Outline strategies for pollution control and waste management in fish farms..

7. Week 7Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

   • Unit 2: Fishery Biodiversity Conservation · 5 hours

     Describe the characteristics of the continental shelf ecosystem.. Explain the seasonal changes affecting fish biodiversity.. Discuss the importance of physical and chemical forcing in aquatic habitats..

8. Week 8Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

   • Unit 3: Water Quality Management in Aquaculture · 5 hours

     Identify the physical characteristics of water that affect aquaculture.. Explain the importance of maintaining water balance in fish.. Discuss the factors that affect water quality, such as temperature and dissolved oxygen..

9. Week 9Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

   • Unit 4: Understanding Fish Nutrition, Feeds and Feeding · 5 hours

     Describe the role of fishmeal in fish feed.. Explain the nutritional requirements of fish, including protein, minerals, and energy.. Differentiate between various types of fish feed and their uses..

10. Week 10Module 2: Fundamental Principles of Fish Management in Nigeria

    • Unit 5: Fish Diseases and Management · 5 hours

      Identify common fish diseases and their causes.. Explain the use of medicated feed in treating bacterial infections.. Discuss proactive pond management strategies to prevent disease outbreaks..

11. Week 11Module 3: Fish Marketing and Management, and Wildlife Management Industry

    • Unit 1: Post Harvest Handling of Fish and Marketing · 5 hours

      Describe the proper handling and processing techniques for harvested fish.. Explain the principles of fish marketing and price determination.. Discuss the problems associated with post-harvest activities in the fish industry..

    • Unit 2: General Knowledge and Fisheries Management · 5 hours

      Review the management strategies used in culture fisheries.. Discuss the basic principles of fish farming, including site selection and pond construction..

12. Week 12Module 3: Fish Marketing and Management, and Wildlife Management Industry

    • Unit 3: Wildlife Management in Nigeria · 5 hours

      Define wildlife management and its objectives.. Explain the importance of wildlife and the basic philosophy behind its management.. Discuss the problems associated with wildlife management in Nigeria..

    • Unit 4: Principles of Wildlife Management · 5 hours

      Identify the control principles of wildlife management, including hunting and refuge.. Explain the concepts of captive breeding, artificial stocking, and vermin control..

13. Week 13Module 4: Classification, Evolution, Morphology and Basic Structure of Principal Species of Wildlife in West Africa

    • Unit 5: Orders of Nigerian Mammals · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Rodentia.. Identify common rodents in Nigeria, such as the flying squirrel and Gambian giant rat.. Explain the key features used to identify different rodent families..

    • Unit 1: Order Rodentia · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Rodentia.. Identify common rodents in Nigeria, such as the flying squirrel and Gambian giant rat.. Explain the key features used to identify different rodent families..

    • Unit 2: Order Carnivora and Perissodactyla · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Carnivora and Perissodactyla.. Identify common carnivores in Nigeria, such as the lion and leopard.. Explain the key features used to identify different carnivore and perissodactyla families..

    • Unit 3: Order Artiodactyla · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Artiodactyla.. Identify common artiodactyls in Nigeria, such as the giraffe and African buffalo.. Explain the key features used to identify different artiodactyla families..

    • Unit 4: Primates and Proboscidea · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Primates and Proboscidea.. Identify common primates in Nigeria, such as the chimpanzee and gorilla.. Explain the key features used to identify different primate families..

    • Unit 5: Insectivora, Chiroptera, Pholidota, Lagomorpha, Reptiles and Birds · 5 hours

      Describe the characteristics of the Order Insectivora, Chiroptera, Pholidota, and Lagomorpha.. Identify common species from these orders in Nigeria.. Explain the key features used to identify different species from these orders..