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BIO410Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Fisheries and Aquaculture

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of fisheries and aquaculture. Students will delve into fish biology, covering external morphology of bony and cartilaginous fishes, and the functions of piscine organs and major systems. Key aspects of fish ecology, including food and feeding habits, age and growth studies, and fecundity, are examined. The course also covers fish culture techniques, pond construction and management, hatchery operations, fish feed formulation, breeding, hybridization, and major fish processing techniques.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
FisheriesAquacultureFish BiologyFish CultureFish Processing

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

Fish Morphology

2

Fish Physiology

3

Fish Ecology

4

Aquaculture Systems

5

Fish Nutrition

6

Fish Processing

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 assessments

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

Fisheries Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Aquaculture Technician

Apply your skills in this growing field

Fish Farm Manager

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Fish Processing Technologist

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Marine Biologist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AquacultureFisheries ManagementFood ProcessingEnvironmental Conservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: The Gross and External Morphology of Bony and Cartilaginous Fishes

6h

Unit 1: External Anatomy of a Bony Fish

2 study hours
  • •Study external anatomy of bony fish
  • •Identify body shapes and divisions
  • •Understand coverings and parts of fish

Unit 2: Cartilaginous Fish

2 study hours
  • •Compare and contrast cartilaginous and bony fish
  • •Study the unique features of cartilaginous fish

Unit 3: Basic Piscine Shapes

2 study hours
  • •Identify diverse body forms of fish
  • •Examine anatomical features related to ecology
Week
2

Module 2: Basic Function of Pisces Organs and Major Systems in Fish

6h

Unit 1: Organs and Major Systems in Fish

6 study hours
  • •Describe nature and functions of fish organ systems
  • •Explain systems of fish and their importance for aquatic life
Week
3

Module 3: Food and Feeding Habits of Fish

6h

Unit 1: Methods of Food Studies of Fish

3 study hours
  • •Understand objectives of studying food and feeding habits of fish
  • •Learn methods of analyzing fish food
  • •Study procedure for fish studies

Unit 2: Food Organisms and Feeding Habits of Fish

3 study hours
  • •Understand factors affecting feeding habits of fish
  • •Classify food organisms of fish
Week
4

Module 4: Age and Growth Determination

6h

Unit 1: Methods of Age and Growth Studies

4 study hours
  • •Explain importance of age and growth studies
  • •Study methods and validation techniques

Unit 2: Definition and Forms of Growth

2 study hours
  • •Identify forms of growth
  • •Explain methods of studying growth
Week
5

Module 5: Fecundity

6h

Unit 1: Methods of Fecundity Determination

6 study hours
  • •Highlight importance of fecundity
  • •Identify methods of determination of fecundity
Week
6

Module 6: Fish Culture Techniques

6h

Unit 1: Techniques of Fish Culture

6 study hours
  • •Explain different fish farming techniques
  • •Enumerate characteristics of fish farming techniques
  • •State needs for cultivable fish
Week
7

Module 7: Pond Construction and Management

6h

Unit 1: Pond Construction

3 study hours
  • •Identify types of fish ponds
  • •State criteria for site selections
  • •Explain basics of pond designs and constructions

Unit Pond Management

3 study hours
  • •Explain and itemize steps involved in effective pond management
Week
8

Module 8: Hatchery

6h

Unit 1: Operating Principles for Hatcheries

6 study hours
  • •Explain needs for fish hatchery
  • •Enumerate purposes of fish hatchery
  • •Itemize hatchery pollutants
  • •State hatchery requirements
  • •Describe operating principles for hatchery management
Week
9

Module 9: Fish Feed Formulation

6h

Unit 1: Feed Formulation

6 study hours
  • •Explain how to choose high quality ingredients for feeds formulation
  • •Enumerate different steps in feed formulation
Week
10

Module 10: Fish Breeding and Hybridization Techniques

6h

Unit 1: Induced Spawning in Fish

3 study hours
  • •Explain process of induced spawning in fish
  • •State techniques in induced breeding

Unit 2: Methods of Hormone Administration

3 study hours
  • •State different method of hormones administration
  • •Describe process of preparation of pituitary gland solution
  • •Enumerate environmental conditions for culturing breeders
Week
11

Module 11: Major Fish Processing Techniques

6h

Unit 1: Fish Preservation and Processing

4 study hours
  • •State characteristic of fresh fish
  • •Identify post-mortem changes fish associated with spoilage
  • •Explain basics of fish preservation and processing

Unit 2: Advanced Fish Processing Method

2 study hours
  • •Explain production of fish meal and fish oil
  • •State fish preservation and processing in Nigeria
Week
12

Module 12: Water Quality Management in Aquaculture

6h

Unit 1: Water quality management in ponds

6 study hours
  • •Understand importance of water quality parameters and water quality management of ponds
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision and Exam Preparation

6 study hours
  • •Review all modules and units
  • •Work on assignments and TMAs
  • •Prepare for final examination

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create flashcards for key fish species and their characteristics from Modules 1-2

2

Practice feed formulation calculations from Module 9 using different ingredient combinations

3

Review water quality parameters and management techniques from Module 12

4

Develop diagrams illustrating different aquaculture systems from Module 6

5

Summarize the steps involved in fish processing techniques from Module 11

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