NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND) AND HIGHER NATIONAL DILPOMA (HND)
IN
FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
CURRICULUM AND COURSE SPECIFICATIONS
2002
1.0
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)
PROGRAMME GOAL
The National Diploma programme in Fisheries Technology is designed to produce technicians who will be able to apply
modern technicians to rear fish and other aquatic animals at commercial levels; participate in freshwater and marine fishing;
process, store and market fish on large scale for human consumption and purposes.
PROGGRAMME OBJECTIVES
1.
Assists in determining suitable environment, planning, layout, construction and development of fishpond/farm.
2.
Carry out all aqua cultural practices.
3.
Employ modern techniques in stocking, feed preparation, nutrition and preservation, nutrition and associated
management practices in a fishing enterprise.
4.
Assist in the construction and operation of simple fish processing and preservation equipment.
5.
Construct fishing gears.
6.
Operate and maintain different types of simple fishing gears and crafts (nets, traps, lines out board engines etc).
7.
Assist in fisheries extension and cooperation.
8.
Acquire computer skills and entrepreneurial knowledge, enough to engage or set up a meaningful fishery-related
business.
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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Application with one of the following qualifications may be considered for admission into the National Diploma programme in
Fisheries Technology by direct entry;1) General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level, Senior Secondary School Certificate; Teachers Grade II Certificate
or West African School Certificate with credit passes in four subjects relevant to the programme at not more than two sittings.
The subjects include the following:
Chemistry, biology or Agricultural Science and any two of the following subjects: Geography, Mathematics, Economics,
Physics and Statistics. At least a pass in English language and Mathematics / Statistics is mandatory for all applicants.
2) Four credit passes in relevant subjects obtained at final examination of an NBTE recognize preliminary ND programme
offered in a college of Agriculture or similar post secondary technical institutions. Such students must have passes in Biology
/ Agricultural Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and English Language at WASC, SSSC, or GCE ‘O’ level before undertaking
the course.
1.2
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)
PROGRAMME GOAL
The Higher National Diploma programme in Fisheries Technology is designed to produce fisheries technologists who will be
able to play relationship roles in the application of modern techniques and skills in commercial scale fish farming, freshwater
and marine fish and other aquatic animals.
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
Diplomates of this programme will be able to:
1.
Survey, design and establish fish farms/ponds.
2.
Construct fishing gears.
3.
Rear, harvest, preserve and process fish and other aquatic animals.
4.
Carry out all aqua cultural services.
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5.
Establish and operate hatcheries.
6.
Produce and analyze all type of fish feed.
7.
Service fishing boats and engines.
8.
Provide leadership in freshwater and marine expedition.
9.
Acquire advance computer skills and entrepreneurial knowledge to setup or engage in every meaningful fisheries or
fisheries-related business.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The entry qualification into Higher National Diploma Fisheries Technology is at least a lower credit pass in National Diploma
Fisheries Technology obtained from an accredited fisheries technology programme.
Candidate is in addition required to have undergone at least one-year relevant industrial experience.
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2.0
STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME
2.1
NATIONAL DIPLOMA (ND)
The National Diploma in Fisheries Technology is a terminal programme and is structured to last for two years (four semesters).
This incorporate three to four months of supervised industrial attachment at the end of first year or the first two semester of the
programme.
2.2
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA
The structure of the programme is similar to that of ND except that SIWES at the end of the first year is not compulsory. The
Higher National Diploma Fisheries Technology is terminal and is structured to last for two years (four semester).
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CURRICULUM
Curriculum of ND and HND programmes consist of four main components. These are:
I)
General Studies/Education
II)
Foundation Course’s
III)
Professional Course
IV)
Student Industrial Work Experience (SIWES).
The general education courses shall include Art and Humanity – English Language, Communication and History. These are
compulsory.
Mathematics and Science (for non-science based programmes).
Social Studies – Citizenship (the Nigerian Constitution), Political Science, Sociology is compulsory.
Physical and Health Education (One semester credit only).
The general Education shall account for not more than 15% of the total contact hours for the programme.
Foundation courses include courses in Economics, Mathematics, Pure sciences, Technical drawing, descriptive geometry, Statistics,
etc. The number of hours will vary with programme and may account for about 10 – 15% of the total contact hours.
Professional Courses are courses that give the student theory and practical skills he needs to practice his field of calling at the
technicians/technologist level. These may account for between 60 – 70% of the contact hours depending on programme.
Student industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) shall be taken during the long vacation following the end of the second
semester of the first year. See details of SIWES in Guidelines to SIWES in 8.0.
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4.0
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE
4.1
ND PROGRAMME
The structure of the ND programme consists of four semesters of classroom, laboratory and workshop activities in the college
and a semester (3-4 months) of supervised industrial work experience scheme (SIWES). Each semester shall be of 17 weeks
of teaching i.e. recitation, practical exercise, quizzes, test etc. and 12 weeks SIWES shall take place at the end of the second
semester of the first year.
4.2
HND PROGRAMME
The Higher National Diploma Fisheries Technology programmme is a terminal programme and is structured to last two years
(four semesters).
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ACCREDITATION
Each programme offered either at ND or HND level shall be accredited by NBTE before the diplomates can be awarded either
of the two-diploma certificates. Details about the process of accrediting a programme for the award of ND or HND are
available from the Executive Secretary, National Board for Technical Education, Plot B, Bida Road, and P.M.B. 2239,
Kaduna, Nigeria.
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CONDITIONS FOR THE AWARD OF THE ND/HND
Institutions offering accredited programme will award the National Diploma to candidates who successfully completed the
programme after passing prescribed coursework, examination, diploma project and the supervised industrial work experience.
Such candidates should have completed a minimum of 72 and 80 semester – credit units depending on the programme.
Diploma can be classified as follows:
Distinction
– GPA of 3.50 and above
Upper Credit – GPA of 3.00 – 3.49
Lower Credit – GPA of 2.50 – 2.49
Pass
- GPA of 2.00 – 2.49
Fail
- GPA of below 2.00
Evaluation of Award
All terminal National Diploma and Higher National Diploma examination must be externally moderated. In grading the
award, the Board’s unified grading system should be applied.
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7.0
GUIDANCE NOTE FOR THE TEACHERS TEACHING THE PROGRAMME
The new curriculum is drawn in unit courses. This is in keeping with the provision of the National Policy on Education which
stress the need to introduce the semester unit which will enable a student who so wish to transfer the units already completed in
an institution of similar standard from which he is transferring.
In designing the units, the principle of the modular system by product has been adopted; thus making each of the professional
modules, when completed provide the students with technician operative skills, which can be used for employment purposes.
As the success of the credit unit system depends on articulation of programmes between the institutions and industry, the
curriculum content has been written in behavioral objectives so that it is clear to all the expected performance of the student
who successfully completed some of the courses or the diplomates of the programme. There is a slight departure in the
presentation of the performance based curriculum which requires the conditions under which the performance are expected to
be carried out and the criteria for the acceptable levels of performance. It is a deliberate attempt to further involve the staff of
the department teaching the programme to write their own curriculum stating the conditions existing in their institution under
who the performance can take place and to follow that with the criteria for determining an acceptable level of performance.
Departmental submission on the final curriculum may be vetted by the academic Board of the institution. Our aim is to
continue to see to it that a solid internal evaluation system exists in each institution for ensuring minimum standard and quality
of education in the programme offered throughout the polytechnic system.
The teaching of the theory and practical work should as much as possible, be integrated. Practical exercises, especially those
in professional courses and laboratory work should not be taught in isolation from the theory. For each course, there should be
a balance of theory to practice in the ratio of 50:50 or 60:40 or the reverse.
8.0
GUIDELINES ON SIWES PROGRAMME
For the smooth operation of the SIWES, the following guidelines shall apply:-
8.1
Responsibility for Placement of Students.
a.) Institutions offering the ND programme shall arrange to place the students in industry. By April 30, of each year, six
copies of the master list showing where each student has been placed shall be submitted to the executive secretary, NBTE
which shall, in turn, authenticate the list and foreward it to the Industrial Training Fund, Jos.
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b.) The placement officer should discuss and agree with the industry on the following:
i.)
ii.)
iii.)
A task inventory of what the students should be expected to experience during the period of attachment. It may be wise to
adopt the one already approved for each field.
The industry-based supervisor of the students during period likewise the institution based supervisor.
It should be noted that the final grading of the students during the period of attachment should be weighted more on the
evaluation by his industry-based supervisor.
8.2
Evaluation of students during the SIWES
In the evaluation of the students, cognisance should be taken of the following items:
(a.) Punctuality
(b.) Attendance
(c.) General attitude to work
(d.) Respect for authority
(e.) Interest in the field/technical area
(f.) Technical competence as a potential technical in his field.
8.3
Grading of SIWES
To ensure uniformity of grading scales, the institution should ensure that the uniform grading of students work, which has been
agreed to, by all polytechnics, is adopted.
8.4
The institution based supervisor
The institution-based supervisor should initial the logbook during each visit. This will enable him to check and determine to
what extend the objectives of the scheme are being met and to assist students having any problems regarding the specific
assignment given to them by industry-based supervisor.
8.5
Frequency of Visit
Institution should ensure that the students placed on the attachment are visited within one month of their placement. Other
visits shall be arranged so that
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1) there is another visit six weeks after the first visit; and
2) a final visit in the last month of the attachment.
8.6 Stipend for Student in SIWES
The rate of stipend payable shall be determined from time to time by the Federal Government after due consultation with the
Federal Ministry of Education, the Industrial Training Fund and the NBTE.
8.7 SIWES As a Component of the Curriculum
The completion of SIWES is important in the final determination of whether the student is successful in the programme or not.
The SIWES should be graded on a fail or pass basis. Where a student has satisfied all other requirements but failed SIWES, he
may only be allowed to repeat another four months SIWES at his own expense.
National Board for Technical Education
Kaduna.
2002
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NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 1 SEMESTER I
Course Code Course Title
L
T
P
CU
CH
Prerequisite
STB 111
CELL BIOLOGY
2
0
2
3.0
60
WASC/GCE
MTH 101
GENERAL MATHEMATICS
1
0
0
2.0
30
WASC/GCE
BPH 121
OPTICS, WAVES, ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
2
0
3
3.0
75
WASC/GCE
FIT 111
BASIC FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
1
0
2
3.0
60
WASC/GCE
PTD 111
TECHNICAL DRAWING
1
0
2
3.0
60
WASC/GCE
AGR 101
INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURE
1
0
2
3.0
60
WASC/GCE
CME 122
BASIC WORKSHOP PRACTICE
1
0
3
2.0
60
WASC/GCE
GNS 101
USE OF ENGLISH I
1
0
0
2.0
45
WASC/GCE
11
19
405
10
10
-
ND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 1 SEMESTER II
Course Code Course Title
L
T
P
CU
CH
Prerequisite
BCH 121
ORGANIC AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
2
0
3
3.0
75
BCH 111
FIT 122
BIOLOGY OF FISHES
1
0
3
3.0
60
FIT 101
FIT 123
BASIC AQUACULTURE
1
0
3
3.0
60
FIT 101
GNS 224
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
2
0
0
2.0
30
WASC/SSCE
FIT 124
FISHING GEAR AND CRAFT TCHNOLOGY I
1
0
5
3.0
90
FIT 101
TSL 101
BASIC PRINCIPLES IN LAND SURVEYING I
2
0
3
3.0
75
WASC/SSCE
GNS 111
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
2
0
0
2.0
30
20
20
465
13
11
0
ND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
YEAR II SEMESTER I
Course Code Course Title
L
T
P
CU
CH
Prerequisite
FIT 211
FISH FARM ENGINEERING
1
0
4
3.0
75
FIT 123
FIT 212
FISH PROCESSING AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY
1
0
5
3.0
90
FIT 101
FIT 213
ELEMETARY NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP
1
0
4
3.0
75
SSCE/WASC
FIT 214
FISHING GEAR AND CRAFT TECHNOLOGY
1
0
4
3.0
75
FIT 215
AQUATIC ECOLOGY
1
0
2
2.0
45
FIT 101
AGT 231
STATISTICS AND FIELD EXPERIMENTATION
1
0
2
2.0
45
MTH 101
FIT 216
PRACTICAL FISHING I
-
-
4
2.0
60
FIT 214
21
18
450
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12
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ND FISHERIES
YEAR II SEMESTER II
Course Code Course Title
L
T
P
CU
CH
Prerequisite
FIT 221
POND MANAGEMENT
2
0
3
3.0
75
SSCE
FIT 222
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
2
0
0
2.0
30
FIT 123
FIT 223
PRACTICAL FISHING II
0
-
4
2.0
60
FIT 122
FIT 224
FISH FARM AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT I
2
0
0
2.0
30
FIT 216
FIT 225
INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
APPROACH AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR
RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES
2
0
0
2.0
30
FIT 211
AGT 124
RURAL SOCIOLOGY
2
0
3
2.0
30
SSCE
TSL 102
BASIC PRINCIPLES IN LAND SURVEYING II
1
0
0
3.0
75
TSL 101
GNS 201
USE OF ENGLISH II
3
2.0
45
GNS 101
FIT 226
PROJECT / SEMINAR
6.0
-
ND1
22
375
8
13
-
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Programme: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
Course:
BASIC
FISHERIES Course Code: FIT 111
Contact Hours: 30 HOURS
TECHNOLOGY(THEORY & PRACTICAL )
Course Specification: THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FISH FARMING
Week General Objectives: OUTLINE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SCOPE OF FISHERIES IN NIGERIA
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
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1.1 Outline the history of development of fisheries industry from pre- Lectures
on
fisheries Documentary on any aspect
independence Nigeria to date
development, production status of fisheries in Nigeria.
and the importance
1.2 Explain the status of fisheries resources production in Nigerian
economy.
Show documentary on fisheries.
1.3 Explain the importance of fish in human nutrition.
1-4
1.4 Explain the following:(a) Fish technology
(b) Fishing technology
(c ) Fishery technology
Lectures
1.5 Identify the various inland, brackish and marine fishing areas in
Nigeria (major rivers, flood plains, lakes, lagoons and sea).
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1.6 Explain the roles of hydrological circles in fish production.
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1.7 Describe the physical, chemical and biological properties of
aquatic environment in relation to fish production.
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1.8 Explain the roles of the following fisheries sub-sector in Nigerian
economy:
(a) Artisan (subsistence, small-scale and commercial)
(b) Industrial
“
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Map of Nigeria showing
major water bodies
Flip charts or chalk board
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
1.9 Identify the problems associated with each sub sector in 2.4 and Lectures.
suggest possible solutions.
Resources
Chalkboard
General Objectives: UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HYDROGRAPHY (OCEANOGRAPHY) AND FIHERIES
2.1 Identify the various parts of the ocean.
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Show locations of important areas Maps of the world and Nigeria
associated with upwell and water coastline with diagrams of
2.2 Explain the types of ocean currents and their effect on fish eddies on map.
upwell and water eddies.
distribution.
2.3 Explain causes of upwelling, water eddies and their effects on fish
production.
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Week General Objectives: KNOW THE ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH FARMS
Special Learning Objectives:
Teachers Activities
Resources
3.1 Define Agriculture.
6-7
Lecture on general aqua culture
and its scope
3.2 Outline the scope of Agriculture.
Show samples of different types
of soils
3.3 Describe the pre-requisites for establishing an aqua cultural Demonstrate methods of taking
enterprise.
temperature, Do and pH of water
sample.
3.4 Classify ponds according to their types.
Visit suitable site for pond
3.5 Survey a proposed fish farm site.
construction
Documentary/slides on pond
construction.
Samples of clay soil, sandy soil
etc.
Equipments for water quality
assessment.
Ponds
(container,
nursery etc0
barrage,
Specimen of different types of
soil and samples of water of
varying level at turbidity.
3.6 Map out a proposed fish farm site.
Field survey
3.7 Describe the following basic operations in pond construction
(a) Layout and pegging
(b) Excavation
(c) Shaping of dykes
(e) Provision of inlet and outlet
Take soil and water samples foe
analysis
Films/documentary on
construction.
Visit to fish ponds under
construction / show documentary Ponds under construction
film or slides
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pond
Week General Objectives: KNOW THE PROCESSES OF FISH CULTURE AND POND MANAGEMENT
Special Learning Objectives:
Teachers Activities
Resources
8-9
4.1 Explain the processes involved in pond management such as:
(a) Liming (b) Wapondment (c) Fertilization (d) Feeding
(e) Water quality monitoring.
Lectures on fish culture and pond Stocked fishponds.
management.
Visit to fish farms / ponds for Specimen of notable cultivable
practice.
spp e.g. Tilapia, Clarias, camp
4.2 Describe the systems and process of fish culture practices in
Heterobranchus etc.
freshwater and brackish environment e.g. monoculture, Lecture
polyculture, stocking rate, growth monitoring, list cropping etc.
Fish Fry, fingerling brood stocks
(male and female)
4.3 Explain the various fish seed multiplication techniques.
Show
samples
of
various
feedstuffs.
Sample of maize, maize bran,
4.4 Identify different types/grades of fish feeds, feeding stuffs.
Show preserved samples
rice bran, blood meal fish meal
4.5 Identify diseased fish based on physical appearance and
behaviour.
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Preserved specimen of diseased
fish
Week
General Objectives: UNDERSTAND FISH HARVESTING TECHNIQUES
Special Learning Objectives:
Teachers Activities
5.1 Identify common gears used for fish harvesting.
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Physical
sketches
identification
Resources
and Net loft
5.2 Classify fish harvesting gears into active and passive types.
5.3 Describe the gears in 5.2 above.
5.4 Identify basic materials used in construction of fishing gears.
5.5 Identify different types of fishing crafts.
Field trip
5.6 Differentiate between inboard and outboard engines.
Week
General Objectives: UNDERSTAND FISH PRESERVATION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION
6.1 Explain the need for proper fish handling and preservation in Lectures.
marine and fresh water environment
12 – 14
6.2 Describe the following: chilling; smoking; salting; canning and Demonstrate
smoking,
fish Assorted smoking kilns, solar
freezing.
handling; salting sun dry/solar tent tents, sun drying racks, assorted
drying methods
fish knives, weighing balance etc
6.3 Identify the tools and equipment used in fish preservation and
processing (e.g cold room, refrigerator kiln, solar tent, dry racks
etc)
6.4 Describe the distribution patterns of smoked and freeze fisheries
products in Nigeria.
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Programme: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
Course:
BASIC
FISHERIES Course Code: FIT 101
Contact Hours: 30 HOURS
TECHNOLOGY(PRACTICAL )
Course Specification: THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF FISH FARMING
Week General Objectives: OUTLINE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SCOPE OF FISHERIES IN NIGERIA
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
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1.1Explain the processes involved in pond management such as:
(a) Liming (b) Wapondment (c) Fertilization (d) Feeding
(e) Water quality monitoring.
Visit to fish farms / ponds for Stocked fishponds.
practice.
1.2Identify diseased fish based on physical appearance and behaviour. Show preserved samples
1.3Identify common gears used for fish harvesting
Physical
sketches
identification
Preserved
specimen
diseased fish
and Net loft
of
1-4
1.4Identify the various inland, brackish and marine fishing areas in Field trip
Nigeria (major rivers, flood plains, lakes, lagoons and sea).
1.5Identify different types of fishing crafts.
Field trip
1.6 Identify the tools and equipment used in fish preservation and Demonstrate
smoking,
fish Assorted smoking kilns,
processing (e.g cold room, refrigerator kiln, solar tent, dry racks etc)
handling; salting sun dry/solar tent solar tents, sun drying racks,
.
drying methods
assorted
fish
knives,
weighing balance etc
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course: Biology of fishes
Course Code: FIT 122
Contact Hours:1-0-3 60hours
Course Specification: This course is designed to expose the students to the general biology of fishes
WEEK
General Objectives 1.0 Understand the basic principles of fish taxonomy
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
1.1 Identify position of the group Pisces in the general evolution of the
animal kingdom.
Lectures
1.2 Classify the group Pisces into families using simple taxonomic keys.
1.3 Describe the general characteristics of the subphylum
Gnathostomata and Agnatha with Examples
Show samples from the fish
types
Lectures, questions and answer
session of fish on different
subclasses fish.
Lectures, illustrations showing
evolutionary trends in
fisheries.
Lectures illustrate with
samples of fish from museum,
classify fish using taxonomic
keys.
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Resources
Fish charts for marine and
fresh water
Museum specimens,
documentary films.
Same as above
Same as above
Fish museum reserved
specimen
Specimens of finfish and
shellfish e.g. shrimp,
oysters, crayfish etc.
Preserved specimen of
“ancient” e.g. ploypterdae
And “modern” fish e.g.
Polyperus, Tilapia etc.
1.4 Identify the position of the group Pisces in the general evolution of
the animal kingdom.
1.5 Describe the general characheristics of the class Ostheichthyes and
orders lodocaathemth dyonuth, teleosteri chandrychthes, holostei
Lectures
Show samples from the fish
types
Lectures, questions and answer
session of fish on different
subclasses fish.
Lectures, illustrations showing
evolutionary trends in
fisheries.
Lectures with samples of fish
from museum, classify fish
using taxonomic keys.
Laboratory identification and
drawing of fish specimen.
Visit fish landing site/market
for further fish identifications
Laboratory identification and
drawing of fish specimen.
Visit fish landing site/market
for further fish identifications
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1.6 Identify members of the groups of cyclostomes, chondrichives,
osteichves etc.
1.7 Identify the main groups of Nigerian Fishes (both marine and fresh
water species) and their diagnostic and main characteristics.
1.8 Differentiate between fishes and shellfishes.
Lectures
Fish charts for marking and
fresh water lecturers.
Show samples from the fish
types
Museum specimens,
documentary films.
Lectures, questions and answer
session of fish on different
subclasses fish.
Same as above
Lectures, illustrations showing
evolutionary trends in
fisheries.
Same as above
Lectures with samples of fish
from museum, classify fish
using taxonomic keys.
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Specimens of finfish and
shellfish e.g. shrimp,
oysters, crayfish etc.
Preserved specimen of
“ancient” e.g. ploypterdae
And “modern” fish e.g.
Polyperus, Tibpieti.
1.9 Aphenoptenhia and chondrichlyes and orders selchii and
chondrichlhyes clashleychin fish bradyodonti.
1.10 Describe the general characteristics of the class Ostheichythes
and orders Coelocanthinii Dipnoi teleotei, chrondrostel, , Holosei
(bonyfish)
1.11 Identify members of the groups of cyclostomes, chondrichthyes,
osteichtheys etc.
1.12 Identify the maingropus of Nigerian Fishes (Both marine and
fresh water species) and their diagnostic and main characteristics.
1.13 Differentiate between finfishes and shellfishes.
1.14 Identify the differences between “ancient” e.g. Polypterdae,
Lepidosienidea, Coelcanthinii, Mormyridea and “modern” fishes
like cichlidae, Cyprinidae, Clariidae, Centropomidea etc.
WEEK
3-4
General Objectives 2.0 Understand the external morphology of bony fish
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
2.1 Describe the gross morphology of a bony fish.
Present a commonly available
2.2 Measure the morphometric or meristic characters of fish i.e standard bony fish to students.
length, total length, tank h, head girth, head trunk and tail region of a
Laboratory measurement of
typical fish.
fish
2.3 Identify and differentiate between different types of fish scalesCtenoid, ganoid, cycloid, and placoid.
2.4 Identify and draw the following parts of a fish:- opercular, preLaboratory identification and
opercular, jugular, pre-orbital and snout regions, dorsal and ventral drawing of fish
surfaces, paired and unpaired fins, lateral line, mouth shapes and
positions, body forms.
Lecture practical illustrations
and demonstrates on parts of
fish
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Resources
Measuring board, ruler, fish
specimen.
Various fish scales prepared
slides of fish scales and
microscopes.
Drawing materials, pictures
and specimens of fish (fresh
and Preserved).
5-6
General objective: 3.0 Understand the anatomy of fish (Fish Anatomy)
Lecture, Practical show laboratory
3.1 Identify the alimentary canal and associated structures-mouth,
teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver
Dissection showing different parts
kidney, spleen, gas bladder, gills, gonads and heart of fish
of the alimentary canal from mouth
3.2 Describe the general functions of the above listed structure
to anus.
(3.1).
3.3 Identify the skeletal system: vertebral column, caudal area, fins Practical, identify skeletal system
etc.
and draw.
3.4 Describe the general functions of items No. 3.3 above.
Lecture
3.5 Identify and draw fish skin
Prepared slide and documentaries
3.6 Identify and draw skin derivatives of fish.
of fish skin
3.7 Explain the function of fish skin.
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Dissecting kit preserved and
fresh specimens of fish and
ruler.
Fish skeleton/charts
Prepared slide of fish skin,
microscope.
Preserved fish.
General Objective: 4.0 Understand the food and feeding habits of fish
4.1 Describe the different modes of feeding in
fish e.g of filter feeding, omnivorous
carnivorous, detritus feeding etc.
4.2 Explain the adaptations of fish
(morphological adaptations) to different
feeding methods.
4.3 Dissect fish and draw to scale fish alimentary
canal relative to body length
4.4 Analyse stomach content of the dissected fish,
4.5 List the components of fish food and their
functions:- proteins, carbohydrates, fats,
minerals and vitamins.
4.6 Explain energy circulation in the ecosystem:
food chain, food web, and food pyramids.
WEEK
9-10
Lecture, Practical showing different
feeding methods of fish.
Fish specimens for dissection and practical
study of fish diet.
Guide students to dissect and
measure alimentary canal relative to
length.
Dissecting kit same as above.
Lectures
Use morphological features to
Charts showing energy circulation in the
illustrate adaptations
ecosystem experimental field.
Lecture and use diagrams. Dissect
Specimens for dissection (fresh/preserved)
alimentary canal Analyse food
content.
General Objectives 5.0 Understand the Natural Environmental Behaviour of fish
Special Learning Objective
Teachers Activities
Resources
Films and documentaries on fish
5.1 Describe different behavioural responses in fish e.g. Lecturer on fish behavour.
aggregation schools, shoals, aestivation and
behavour.
hibernation.
Lecture on fish migratory patterns,
Films and documentaries on fish
5.2 Explain fish migration
types.
migrations.
5.3 Describe types of fish migration.
Films and documentaries on
5.4 Describe typical examples of migrations in fish e.g. Lecture on reproductive behavour
anadromous versus cata dromous, virtual and
cycles and parental care.
reproductive behavour.
latheral
5.5 Explain different reproductive behavour in fish.
Provide female and male fish for
5.6 Explain different types of parental care in fish.
observation.
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11-12
General Objectives 6.0 Understand age and growth in fish
6.1 Explain different methods of growth studies in fish. Use data to construct length
Length
frequency
analysis,
length/weight frequency
and
length/weight
relationships, known age methods etc.
relationship ask students to do.
6.2 Explain the use of hard structures in age and
Same.
growth studies in fish e.g. scales, opercular bones,
Vertebral spine, otoliths, etc.
6.3 Draw growth rings from slides using microscopes
Guide student to observe prepared
slides of rings using microscopes
6.4 List the various factors that affect or regulate
growth in fish, e.g environmental factors.
6.5 Explain the problems encountered in age and
growth studies in tropical fishes.
Lecture using 6.2.
Lecture
General Objectives: 7.0 Understand respiratory, Osmoregulatory and Reproduction
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Measuring boards, weighing scales
graph paper.
Prepared slides for study,
microscopes
Films and documentaries
Prepared slides, microscopes
13-14
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7.1 Explain the basic processes of respiration in fish.
7.2 Describe non-gill respiration in e.g. using
accessory breathing organs, lung skin etc.
7.3 Describe the basic osmo-regulatory process in fresh
water, brakish and marine water fishes.
7.4 Explain excretion in fish.
7.5 Describe the stages of gonad development in fish.
7.6 Determine gonad size and weight
7.7 Describe the life history of two named fish.
7.8 Explain fertilization in fish.
7.9 Explain fish fecundity and factors affecting it.
Lecture using film and charts to
show respiratory processes and
special air breathing organs.
Lecturer, using diagrams to show
osmo-regulation.
Lecture and field trip to get
information on gonad size and
weight.
General Objectives 8.0 Understand fish population dynamics
8.1 Define population density
Lecture on population dynamics.
8.2 Explain factors affecting population density
Lecture and population calculations.
8.3 Describe different methods of simple population
estimate in fish.
Assignment on population dynamics
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Fish specimens.
Dissecting kit
films and documentaries charts.
Films and documentaries.
Fish eggs, microscopes
Micrometer screw gauges weighing
balance.
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course: Biology of fishes (Practical) Course Code: FIT 122
Contact Hours:1-0-3 60hours
Course Specification: This course is designed to expose the students to the general biology of fishes
WEEK
General Objectives 1.0 Understand the basic principles of fish taxonomy
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Show samples from the fish
1.1 Classify the group Pisces into families using simple taxonomic
keys.
types
1.2 Draw samples of fish representing families.
1.3
Differentiate between fishes and shellfishes
Resources
Fish museum preserved
specimen
Specimens of finfish and
shellfish e.g. shrimp,
oysters, crayfish etc.
Preserved specimen of
“ancient” e.g. ploypterdae
And “modern” fish e.g.
Polypterus, Tilapia etc.
1.1 Identify members of the groups of cyclostomes, chondrichtves,
osteichtves etc.
Laboratory identification and
drawing of fish specimen.
Visit fish landing site/market
for further fish identifications
Specimen of fish
1.5 Identify the main groups of Nigerian Fishes (both marine and fresh
water species) and their diagnostic and main characteristics
Show samples from the fish
types
ditto
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WEEK
3-4
General Objectives 2.0 Understand the external morphology of bony fish
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
2.1 Measure the morphometric or meristic characters of fish i.e
Laboratory measurement of
standard length, total length, tank h, head girth, head trunk and
fish.
tail region of a typical fish.
Resources
Measuring board, ruler, fish
specimen.
2.2 Identify and differentiate between different types of fish scalesCtenoid, ganoid, cycloid, and placoid.
Identification and drawing of
fish scales.
Various fish scales prepared
slides of fish scales and
microscopes.
2.3 Identify and draw the following parts of a fish:- opercular, preopercular, jugular, pre-orbital and snout regions, dorsal and ventral
surfaces, paired and unpaired fins, lateral line, mouth shapes and
positions, body forms.
Laboratory identification and
drawing of fish
Drawing materials, pictures
and specimens of fish (fresh
and Preserved).
2.4 Identify the alimentary canal and associated structures-mouth, teeth,
pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver kidney,
spleen, gas bladder, gills, gonads and heart of fish
laboratory dissection of fish
showing different parts of the
alimentary canal from mouth to
anus.
Dissecting kit preserved and
fresh specimens of fish and
ruler.
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3.1 Identify the skeletal system: vertebral column, caudal area, fins etc.
Practical, identify skeletal
system and draw.
Fish skeleton/charts.
3.2 Identify and draw fish skin
Prepared slide and
documentaries of fish skin
Prepared slide of fish skin,
microscope.
4.1 Dissect fish and draw to scale fish alimentary canal relative to body
length
Guide students to dissect and
measure alimentary canal
relative to length.
Fresh /Preserved fish
specimen
4.2 Draw growth rings from slides using microscopes
Guide student to observe
prepared slides of rings using
microscopes
Prepared slides for study,
microscopes
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course:BASIC AQUACULTURE Course Code: FIT 123
Contact Hours: 1-0-3
Course Specification: This course is designed to acquaint students with general principle of aquaculture particularly as it affects warm
water fish species (fish and shell fishes)
WEEK General Objectives 1.0 Know the meaning and scope of aquaculture
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Define aquaculture
1.2 Outline the history of aquaculture with particular
reference to Nigeria, the present status and its
prospects in future.
1.3 Explain the potential of aquaculture in boosting fish
production in Nigeria.
1.4 Identify key species of fish cultured in Nigeria
1.5 Identify major fish types in Nigeria, fish seed, table
fish, ornamental fish, shellfish.
1.6 Describe the growth, feeding, reproductive behavour
of common fish species in 1.4 above.
1.7 Draw different cultureable fish species.
Lecture
Charts
Pictures video
Tables
Show students preserved or fresh
culturable and non-culturable fish and
shell species.
Guide students on the characteristics of
the different spp. For ease of
identification.
Cause students to separate fish into
Cultureable and non-culturable species.
Conduct practical on characteristics of
Cultureable and non cultureable species
(fin fish and shell fish)
Fish museum
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Tilpia
Clarias sp
Heterobranchus
Heterotis
Mullet
Chrysichthys
Shrimps
Macrobrachiam
Peieaus spp, etc
Charts, figures
Aquarian fishes e.g.
Gold fish, Barbus sp. Etc
Croakers
(Pseudotholithus sp.)
log anus(Snapper) clipeids
(Ethmahosa) Ihsha)
Arius spp., etc
Alates’ sp, Distidrodus, spp
Bagrus sp, Syavdouties spp,
Chana spp
Cyriaid fishes.
2.0 KNOW VARIOUS TYPES OF FISH CULTUTRE SYSTEMS
5-6
2.1 Define extensive, semi-intensive and intensive farming
systems
2.2 Explain the differences between extensive, semi-intensive
and intensive fish farming systems.
2.3 Identify the facilities for the culture of fish
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Lecture
Reservoirs, pond raceways,
aquarium, tanks cages pens,
Take students to see different recirculating systems.
fish farming facilities
3.0 UNDERSTAND FISH POND PREPARATION FOR STOCKING PURPOSES
7-8
9-10
3.1 Explain the need for preparing pond bottoms in old and new
ponds before stocking
3.2 Describe the use of liming material to condition pond
bottoms
3.3 Explain the processes involved in impounding water in
ponds
3.4 Explain the need for fertilization.
3.5 List inorganic fertilizers.
3.6 Explain the principles of stocking ponds with desired
species in monoculture, and polyculture systems.
3.7 Describe how to condition pond bottom before stocking.
3.8 Describe how to condition pond bottom using farming
materials
3.9 Explain fertilization of culture pond
3.10Stocking of pond with desired species
3.11Describe impounding fertilization and stocking of a pond.
Lecture
Lime
Organic and inorganic
fertilizer
Pond or tank with earthen
bottom.
Demonstrate and guide students
to prepare impound and fertilize
A pond.
Demonstrate stocking of pond
with different species.
4.0 Understand the Role of Natural feeds and Supplemental feeding in ponds
Culturable, finfish/shell fish
species mentioned in 2.0
4.1 List the methods available for the production of natural fish Lecture
feed.
4.2 Identify locally available common fish feed stuffs.
4.3 Describe the procedure for compounding simple fish rations.
Natural fish feeds
Different feed stuffs e.g. corn,
meal, soybean meal, groundnut
cake, fish meal, palm kernel
cake, etc, and vitamin and
mineral mixes
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4.4 Explain the estimate of quantity of supplemental feed
to be applied to experimental pond
4.5 Compound simple fish ration
4.6 Explain production and packaging of feed pellets
4.7 Carry out practical feeding of fish.
4.8 Produce fish feed pellets.
4.9 Package fish feed pellets.
Lecture on feed formulation
Conduct practical with students on
Grinding mill domestic mixer,
Compounding ration and feeding scoop/cup
bowls,
buckets,
fish in ponds.
cooking pots frying pan
5.0 Understand the principles and methods fish food production Fish Seed Production
11-12
5.1 Explain natural propagation of fish in ponds
5.2 Explain the need for care and maintenance of brood
fish.
5.3 Describe artificial propagation of fish by different
methods e.g. induced breeding
5.4 Explain the need for specialized feeding of
fry/fingerlings
5.5 Explain the reasons for hybridization
5.6 Describe methods of transporting fish
5.7 Describe propagation of fish artificially.
5.8 Package fish fry/fingerlings for transportation
Lecture
Demonstrate packaging of fish
fry/fingerlings for transportation
Demonstrate hypophysation of fish
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Brood stock from any of the
cultutrable spp in 2.0 above
Feed
Manure (organic, inorganic)
Salt
Hormone e.g. Ovaprin, Pituitary
Syringe and needle
Napkins
Polythene bag (clear)
Oxygen Cylinder
Plastic buckets (covered)
White jerry cans
13-14
6.0:Know Enemies of Fish Under Culture
6.1 Explain water pollution.
6.2 Identify ways of dealing with problems of water
pollution in fish culture.
6.3 Describe simple methods of improving water quality.
6.4 Identify fish predators and control
6.5 Describe methods of controlling fish predation
6.6 Identify aquatic weeds.
6.7 Describe methods of control of aquatic weeds.
6.8 Identify common fish diseases and parasites and how
to control them.
6.9 List methods of control of fish diseases.
Lecture
Show different aquatic weeds
associated with pond culture to
students
7.0:Understand the harvesting, transportation and marketing of fish
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Paddles
Canoe
Secchi disc
Alum
Palm frond/grass/hay
Water hycinth (dried or fresh)
Water lettuce, water lily, etc.
Weed album
Preserved/pictures of diseased
fish
Preserved/pictures of diseased
of parasitised fish
A chest of parasities and fish
disease
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7.1 Define fish harvesting.
7.2 List common methods of harvesting fish, explain total
and partial cropping.
7.3 Identify equipment used for harvesting fish by (a)
Partial an (b) Total cropping.
7.4 Harvest and crop fish by the methods in 7.3 above.
7.5 Identify various methods of transporting harvested fish
(live or dead).
7.6 List precautions required in transporting fish.
7.7 List outlets for marketing fish-seed, table fish, shell
fish, ornamental fish etc.
Lecture
Guide students in harvesting fish.
Lecture
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Seine nets
Scoop nets
Canoe
Paddles
Basins
Buckets
Fish transportation items e.g
vats, plastic buds Calabash
Jerry cans etc
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course:BASIC AQUACULTURE Course Code: FIT 123
Contact Hours: 1-0-3
PRACTICAL CONTENT
Course Specification: This course is designed to acquaint students with general principle of aquaculture particularly as it affects warm
water fish species (fish and shell fishes)
WEEK General Objectives 1.0 Know the meaning and scope of aquaculture
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Identify key species of fish cultured in Nigeria
1.2 Identify major fish types in Nigeria, fish seed, table
fish, ornamental fish, shellfish.
Show students preserved or fresh
culturable and non-culturable fish and
shell species.
Guide students on the characteristics of
the different spp. For ease of
identification.
1.3 Draw different cultureable fish species.
Cause students to separate fish into
Cultureable and non-culturable species.
Conduct practical on characteristics of
Cultureable and non cultureable species
(fin fish and shell fish)
2.0 KNOW VARIOUS TYPES OF FISH CULTUTRE SYSTEMS
5-6
Tilapia sp.
Clarias sp
Heterobranchus
Heterotis
Mullet
Chrysichthys
Shrimps
Macrobrachiam
Peieaus spp, etc
Aquarian fishes e.g.
Gold fish, Barbus sp. Etc
2.1 Identify the facilities for the culture of fish
Take students to see different Reservoirs, pond raceways,
fish farming facilities
aquarium, tanks cages pens,
recirculating systems.
2.2 Prepare ponds for Stocking
Guide students on pond Ditto
preparation for stocking
Guide students to stock pond
Already prepared pond.
2.3 Stock pond as desired
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2.4 Compound simple fish ration
2.5 Carry out practical feeding of fish.
2.6 Produce fish feed pellets.
2.7 Package fish feed pellets
Conduct practical with students Grinding mill domestic mixer,
on Compounding ration and scoop/cup bowls, buckets,
feeding fish in ponds.
cooking pots frying pan
2.8 Package fish fry/fingerlings for transportation
Demonstrate packaging of fish
3.0:Know Enemies of Fish Under Culture
3.1 Identify ways of dealing with problems of water
Take students to existing ponds,
pollution in fish culture.
identify possible pollutants,
3.2 Identify fish predators and control
predators, and weeds.
3.3 Identify aquatic weeds.
3.4 Identify common fish diseases and parasites and how to
control them.
4.0:Understand the harvesting, transportation and marketing of fish
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Polythene bag (clear)
Oxygen Cylinder
Plastic buckets (covered)
White jerry cans
Paddles
Canoe
Secchi disc
Alum
Palm frond/grass/hay
Water hycinth (dried or fresh)
Water lettuce, water lily, etc.
Weed album
Preserved/pictures of diseased
fish
Preserved/pictures of diseased
or parasitised fish
A chest of parasities and fish
disease
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4.1 Identify equipment used for harvesting fish by (a)
Partial an (b) Total cropping.
4.2 Harvest and crop fish by Total or partial cropping.
4.3 Identify various methods of transporting harvested fish
(live or dead).
Guide students in harvesting fish.
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Seine nets
Scoop nets
Canoe
Paddles
Basins
Buckets
Fish transportation items e.g
vats, plastic buds Calabash
Jerry cans etc
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: GEAR AND CRAFT TECHNOLOGY I Course Code: FIT 124
Contact Hours 60
(PRACTICAL )
Course Specification: This course is designed to teach the students the basic principles of designing, constructing and use
common fishing gears and crafts in Nigeria.
WEEK
General Objectives 1.0 Know the Various Classifications of Fishing Gears
Special learning objectives
Teachers activities
Resources
1.1 Identify all the traditional and modern
Physical Identification and
Collection of active and passive
fishing gears in use in Nigeria.
sketches.
gears
1.2 Classify fishing gears and methods under:
-Active fishing gears (trawl, cast net, seine
nets claps, etc.
-Passive fishing gears (gill net, trammel
nets traps etc.)
General Objective: 2.0 Know netting materials for gear construction
2.1 Identify natural fibre materials for net
Physical identification and reports
Collections of samples of
construction.
- Cotton
2.2 Identify the origin, types structures and
- Sisal
constraints, in usage of both-animal and
- Ramie
plant fibre sources.
- Synthetic Fibres
2.3 Identify synthetic fibre materials for net
- Net Loft
construction.
Lectures using aids.
2.4 List some of the chemicals used in
Chemical reagents
synthesizing fibres-relate them to chemical
Glass jars, test tubes, burner.
compounds.
2.5 Identify derivation of types, structure and
constrains in use of materials in 2.3 above.
2.6 Explain the physical and chemical
Guide students through practical
characteristics of synthetic fibres
work.
(flexibility, strength chemical reactions
etc).
Laboratory practicals and reports
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WEEK
2.7 Carry out identification tests on the various
types of synthetic fibres (water, visual and
solubility tests)
General Objectives 3.0 Know the basic processes of net construction
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
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Resources
8-11
3.1 Define terms associated with net
construction-normal and T –cut, bar cut
combinations cut
3.2 Explain the processes in net construction,
braiding, strand formation (rope) tapering,
creasing, joining, knotting etc.
3.3 Mount netting material on support ropes
(head and foot)
3.4 Explain handing ratio (coefficient) and its
effects on shape of net and its application
constraints.
3.5 Mount net using 50% and 60% hanging.
Lecture
Guide students on practical work
4.0 Know the different types of fishing craft/boat
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Net loft
Gear models
Cutting Blades
Mending needles
Net loft
Netting material
Kuralon rope
Markers
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4.1 Describe a typical fishing craft.
4.2 Classify crafts into calabash; bamboo rafts
(aids) canoes, dingy, boats, and trawlers
etc.
4.3 Identify different types of fishing boat e.g.
wooden glass fibre, steel, genocement etc.
4.4 Differentiate between mechanized and non
mechanize boats.
4.5 Identify simple tools for building wooden
boats.
4.6 Identify boat parts.
4.7 Draw a simple fishing boat plant
4.8 Design simple fish boat (model).
Lecture with aids, a models and
sketches.
Guide students on practical boat
construction.
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Metal/wood workshop
Models (calabash, etc)
Life size Model Boats (dingy,
trawler, outboard engine on
wooden, ferrocement or glass
fibre boat).
Tools box complete.
PROGRAMME: FISHEREIS TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course: FISH FARM ENGINEERING
Course Code: FIT 211
Contact Hours: 1-0-4
(THEORY & PRACTICAL )
Course Specification: This course is designed to enable students understand the basic designs and
constructions of simple fish culture facilities and maintain them.
WEEK
General Objective: 1.0 know the criteria to apply in selection of site for fish farms
1-3
Special Learning Objective
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Describe fish farm engineering.
Lecture
Staff rod, kern level, Tape
1.2Carry out reconnaissance survey of
range pole tripod stand.
farm site for vegetation, water
source/quality, topography, etc.
Supervised site survey
Digger, shovel, soil,
1.3 Determine elevation and distance
practicals
auger, Cutlass, soil
using simple instruments like, hand
analysis kit, plane table.
level, kem levels ranging poles,
Use kern level range pole.
Water quality kit.
tape,.
Draw graph, and use tape.
Laboratory.
1.4 Conduct simple soil suitability tests Conduct practical on soil
e.g. underground water test,
test with students.
permeability test, soil structure.
Estimate area of fish farm.
1.5 Estimate the area of farm site by
Guide the student on how to
using simple instruments such as
determine water quality
plane table with alidade and rod.
using water quality kit or
titration method, in the
laboratory.
1.6 Conduct simple water quality test on
water source temperature, turbidity,
dissolved oxygen, PH alkalinity,
ammonia, etc.
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WEEK
2.0 Know the design of simple fish farm structures
4-6
Special Learning Objective
Teachers Activities
Resources
2.1 Identify the common structures
found in fish farm e.g. pond, sluice
gate, wooden tank, fiber glass tank,
concrete tank etc.
2.2 Describe the design of fish farm
structures such as
(a) Earthen pond e.g. barrage,
contour, etc.
(b) Other holding facilities e.g.
aquarium tank, concrete tank,
homestead pond, raceway, plastic
tank, wood/ plank tank, fiber
glass tank.
2.3 Describe simple outline design of
ancillary farm structures e.g. store,
net rack, hatchery, counting shed
etc.
2.4 Design pond, dyke core trench,
various aquarium shapes stand, etc.
Lecture
Take students out to see the
structures.
Supervised trip to fish farms
and reports.
Model sluice gate
Practical design
Give assignment on pond
design.
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7-9
3.0 UNDERSTAND THE CONSTRUCTION OF FISH FACILITIES
3.1 Identify the following devices: dyke Show students the devices
(dam), monk, dyke protection lecture
devices, sluice gate, spillway, etc.
3.2 Describe the construction of a
typical earthen fish pond.
3.3 Describe the construction of
honestand/concrete pond, aquarium
Carryout installation and set
etc.
up fish farms with students.
3.4 Identify water control devices inlet,
outlets e.g. monk, sluice gate
Assign students in groups to
spillway, Rivald, valve, elbow joints construct various models:
drainage trenches etc.
Assign students in groups to
3.5 Determine fish to water surface area construct aquarium tanks etc
requirements for stocking based on
using glass.
size and species in different fish
holding facilities or structures.
3.6 Under take installation of dyke
(dam) protection devices.
3.7 Construct/assemble model earthen
pond, aquarium tank, hapa/cage, and
pen.
3.8 Set up other small fish farm holding
structures e.g. fiberglass tank, plastic
bowl wood/plank tank etc.
3.9 Cut glasses using diamond cutter.
3.10Take part in the construction of a
standard fishpond earthen or
concrete. (Each graduating class
should add a pond to the college fish
farm)
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Fishpond.
Bahama grass, stone,
cement etc.
Glass sheet net, plant
shooter etc
sealant, Resin catalyst .
Accelerator, plastic basin
Diamond cutter.
Hollow block, cement,
sand gravel, digger,
shovel ect.
3.11Describe the construction
procedures of small holding
structure eg aquarium, concrete tank
transportation tank etc..
10-11
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4.0 Understand the design and construction of Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS)
4.1 Describe Recirculatory Aquarium
Lecture
Fiberglass tank.
System (RAS) with its advantages.
Glass sheet, silicone,
model bio-filler, and
4.2 List and explain different types of
filtration systems e.g. biological
sedimentation tank.
filtration, mechanical filtration, etc.
Site visitation.
4.3 Design and construct a simple model Carry out construction with
of recirculatory aquaculture system. students.
4.4 Identify sedimentation tank, biofilter, pump tank, etc.
4.5 Construct model of recirculatory
system.
5.0 Understand the care of fish farm facilities
5.1 Repair some fish farm facilities such Carryout repair of some fish
as aquarium tank, hapa, cage, scoop farm facilities with students
net etc.
5.2 Manage fish farm facilities e.g. farm
store, holding facility, etc.
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ditto
6.0 Understand the concept of Hatchery Design
13-14
6.1 Describe the various types of
hatchery e.g. in door outdoor.
6.2 Describe other supporting structures
e.g. Nursery pond spawning tank.
6.3 Identify incubator, spawning tank,
bread stock tank etc.
6.4 Design indoor and outdoor hatchery.
6.5 Construct hatchery models.
6.6 Visit existing hatcheries and observe
6.1 and 6.2 above.
Lecturer
Visit hatchery with students.
Construct hatchery models
with students.
Give assignment on model
hatchery.
Supervised hatchery
construction exercise.
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Spawning tank, incubator
Glass sheet, cement fibre
tank, silicone.
PROGRAMME: FISHEREIS TECHNOLOGY (NATIONAL DIPLOMA)
Course: Fish processing and storage
Course Code: FIT 212
Contact Hours: 75 hrs 1-0-5
PRACTICAL CONTENT
Course Specification: this course is designed to acquaint the student with the knowledge of fish handling
preservation, processing and associated quality control measures.
WEEK
General Objective: 1.0 Know the nutritive value of fish in the diet.
1-2
Special Learning Objective
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Describe the nutritional composition
of fish
1.2 Explain the importance of fish in
human nutrition.
1.3 List other uses of fish e.g. as a
source of oil.
Lecture on the nutritional
composition of fish.
2.0 Know the various fish handling methods
3-4
2.1 Identify common fish handling
equipment
(a) Onboard
(b) Landing site
(c) Off shore
2.2 Operate and maintain all fish
handling equipment.
2.3 Explain how the various handling
Lecture
Practicals on identification of
handling equipment
ommonly used by fisher folk.
Conduct practical on the
effect of different handling
methods on the keeping
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Fish handling containers e.g.
basin, boxes, canoes, sacks;
thermometer,
Fish samples shed, Gutting
board, gutting knife, table.
methods affect fish quality.
2.4 Explain the effect of gutting on the
keeping quality of fish.
2.5 Handle fish using the equipment in
2.1 above.
quality of fish and guide
students to do so.
Keeping fish in shade in
water and in the sun and
evaporative cooling, gutting
of fish etc.
3.0 Know the courses of fish spoilage
3.1 List and explain the courses of fish
spoilage.
3.2 Describe the factors responsible for
spoilage of fish
a) Bacteria
b) Enzymes
c) Chemical oxidation
3.3 Identify types of microorganisms
found on the body that are
responsible for fish spillage
3.4 Identify the locations of the
microorganisms on the fish body
and their mode of entry.
3.5 Describe the mode of action of fish
3.6 Spoilage microorganisms and their
control measures.
3.7 List the types of enzymes
responsible for fish spoilage and the
mode of action of the enzymes in
fish spoilage.
3.8 Explain chemical spoilage and
methods for their control.
Lecture on the causes of fish
spoilage.
Conduct practicals with
students to determine the
microbial load in fresh and
spoilt fish
Assess report practicals on
identification of bacteria,
enzymes on fish body.
Assess students report.
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Fish processing laboratory fish
sample or conkey agar, colony
counter, incubator, petridish, test
tube, smoking kiln etc.
Microbiology Laboratory
4.0 Understand the techniques of evaluation of freshness of fish
8-9
4.1 Identify the physical properties of
freshly caught fish e.g. eyes, gut
appearance, and flesh.
4.2 Identify changes that occur in fish
stored at various temperatures on
the flesh, eyes gills, and general
appearance.
4.3 Describe organolertic changes as
indices of quality control-odour,
taste, texture.
4.4 Identify signs of deterioration in
fish e.g. off colour off odour.
Flabbiness.
Lecture
Conduct practicals with
students on organalertic
assessment of fish soft up
taste panel.
Sample of some of the
commercially important fish in
Nigeria e.g. Chrysichthy,sp
Tilapia, sp, Lates, niloticus
crocker pedothelitus sp Bonga
Ethmotheticsa SardineSadinelia,sp.
5.0 Know the various methods for preserving fish
10-12
5.1 Describe the various traditional fish
preservation methods-boiling,
frying, smoking, sun drying salting,
fermentation
5.2 Identify the equipment for each
method in 5.1 above.
5.3 Different between icing freezing
and cold storage.
Lecture on preservation
methods
Conduct practical with
students on fish boiling,
frying, smoking, sun drying,
salting, fermentation, icing,
freezing and cold storage.
Asses student reports.
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Pots, frying pans, traditional fish
smoking kiln ice box deep
freezer.
Cold storage
5.4 Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of duration of each of
the methods in 5.1.
5.5 Describe the principle and
equipment used in each .
5.6 Sketch the layout of a fish canning
line.
5.7 Describe the process of fish
canning.
5.8 Preserve fish by boiling, sun drying,
smoking, salting, low temperature.
5.9 Design simple smoking kilns,
salting vat.
5.10Identify the various components of
a cold room.
6.0 Know how to minimize Losses in dried fish during storage and transportation
13-14
6.1 Describe the containers used for
storage of dried fish in Nigeria
6.2 Explain the causes of spoilage of
stored dried fish. Microorganism,
insects, fragmentation.
6.3 Describe the methods for prevention
and control of losses in dried fish
during storage and transportation.
6.4 Identify insects that attack dried
fish.
6.5 Determine relative effect of actelic
on infested dried fish.
Lecture and provide specimen
Fish infested with insects,
bacteria and fungal
Conduct practical with students
on identification of insect,
bacteria and fungal that infested
dried fish.
Provide insecticide and
rodenticide such as actelic, ratax,
etc
Conduct practicals using the
insecticide and rodenticide to
determine their effectiveness.
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Containers, petridish
incubator, co lorry counter
PROGEAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: ELEMENTARY NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP Course Code: FIT 213 Contact Hours: 75 1(THEORY & PRACTICAL )
0-4
Course Specification: This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic concepts of navigation and
seamanship in marine and inland water bodies to make them able to operate motorized fishing boats and
understand the operation of small fishing vessels.
WEEK
General Objectives 1.0 Understand the meaning of Navigation and Seamanship in fishing and
shipping operations
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
3
Navigational charts
1.1 Explain navigation and seamanship. Lectures on navigations with
1.2 Describe the importance of
illustrations.
navigation and seamanship to
fishing.
1.3 Differentiate between navigation in
fishing and in shipping.
General Objective: 2.0 Know the various terminologies in navigation in marine and fresh water
fisheries
2.1 Identify the equator, meridian,
Lecture with illustrations
A large political World Map
poles, latitude, longitudes, leeway
and tideway, etc. on world map
2.2 Outline the roles of 2.1 above in
fishing.
General Objective 3.0 Understand the use of Navigational aids
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4-5
3.1 Identify various types of
navigational aids used in the lakes,
seas, rivers etc. such as radar,
compasses, echo sounder,
logbooks, tide table, azimuth, etc
.
3.2 Describe the uses of 3.1 above in
fisheries navigation.
3.3 Draw various types of navigational
aids
3.4 Simulate Navigation using simple
navigational aids.
Practical identification and
illustration of navigation aids
students to simulate navigation
using the aids.
A navigational aid laboratory
equipped with radar
compasses, etc. boueyage
system display board and
models
General Objective4.0 Understand the use of celestial body for navigation
6
4.1 Explain the role of stars and moon
in navigation
4.2 Explain the role of the length of day
and night on navigation
4.3 Explain the use of nautical almanac.
Lecture and observation during
day and night
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Nautical Almanac
General Objective 5.0 Know the various types of fishing vessels, equipment and their maintenance
7-8
5.1 Classify fishing vessels into
trawlers, boat, dinghy, canoe etc.
5.2 Draw the vessels in 5.1 above.
5.3 Identify the major equipment in
fishing vessels, e.g. which derrick,
landline, tackle gallows gantry etc.
5.4 Draw equipment in 5.3 above.
5.5 Describe the uses in fishing of
equipment in 5.3 above.
5.6 Describe basic principles involved
in fishing boats and vessels
maintenance e.g. planking, painting,
scrapping, decorating, etc.
Lecture
Fishing boat models
Take student to a jetty to identify
the parts of a fishing vessel.
Visit to a boat-building yard.
General Objective 6.0 Know the various engines used in fishing vessels
9-11
6.1 Classify engines into outboard and
inboard.
6.2 Classify engines according to
horsepower rating.
6.3 Explain engine horsepower in
relation to fishing boat capacity.
6.4 Carry out simple maintenance of
outboard engines e.g. servicing,
repair of broken sheet pins, fuel/oil
mixing ratio etc.
Lecture
Take students to the engine
maintenance workshop of
artsanal/industrial fishing
companies.
Students to assist in repair
exercise in a workshop and
evaluate report.
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Outboard Engine of at least
two horsepower ranges
(20,25,45 horsepower).
Cut out engine for an engine
repair demonstration
workshop. Trip on a trawler.
General Objective 7.0 Understand safety procedures in fishing vessels
12
Lecture, samples of equipment
Life – saving equipment.
7.1 Identify the life-saving equipments
in fishing vessels such as life buoy, for identification and
demonstration.
life jacket fender etc.
7.2 Explain the use of the life-saving
Conduct practical with students
equipments mentioned in 7.1 above. in swimming pools or nearby
rivers or lakes. Swimming
7.3 Carry out a rescue operation for a
sessions.
vessel and crew in case of
emergencies and accidents, under
simulated conditions.
General Objective 8.0 Know the use of fire fighting equipment in fishing vessels.
13-15
8.1 Identify fire extinguishers and fire
equipment on a fishing vessel.
8.2 Distinguish between fire
extinguishers useable on board and
on shore.
8.3 Explain the operations of fire
extinguishers used in fishing vessels
and on shore.
8.4 Explain the preventive measure and
general regulations for fire outbreak
on board.
8.5 Operate fire extinguishers on board
in a vessel.
Lecture
Demonstrate use of fire
extinguishers and make students
do same.
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Fire extinguishers
Demonstration charts on
operations.
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: FISHING GEAR AND CRAFT TECHNOLOGY II
Course Code: FIT 214 Contact Hours: 90 hrs
(PRACTICAL CONTENT )
1–0–4
Course Specification: this course is designed to teach students the methods of desvine and constructive various
types of fishing gear and craft in the marine and inland water bodies of Nigeria.
WEEK
General Objectives 1.0 Understand the use of twines and ropes in gear construction
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
1.1 Identify the types of twines and
Identification of non-and twin in
ropes used in net construction and
net last.
Guide students on methods of
repairs.
splicing.
1.2 Identify tools used for gear
construction (needles, knives, etc.)
1.3 Describe tools1.in 1.2 above
1.4 Splice ropes and twines.
1.5 Explain simple safety rules while
working with twines.
General Objectives 2.0 Know the various types of knots in net mending
3
2.1 Identify the basic knot types (reef
knot, sheet bend, clove hitch knots
etc)
2.2 Describe the use of various knots in
construction and mending of nets
2.3 Identify the methods of tying knots.
2.4 Tie knots
Sketches
Identified knots.
Class practical
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Resources
PP ropes
Kuralon ropes
Mounting twins
Rope farm natural fibres
Knives, scissors net spools,
and needles.
Twine and rope models
WEEK
General Objectives 3.0 Understand net braiding and mending
Special Learning Objective:
4
5-6
Teachers Activities
Resources
3.1 Identify the two types of net braiding
Class practicals on net
3.2 Prepare tears for mending
mending
3.3 Carry out mending of hole on net
3.4 Explain the term “the run of the knot.”
4.0 Know the nomenclature of fishing twines and ropes
Net loft
Pieces of net materials
Net mending tools.
4.1 Identify the components of netting yarn Lecture using aids and
4.2 Describe the system of yarn count (Tex, models.
denier swinage, English and Metric
system to the tex, using appropriate
Give assignments
formulae.
4.3 Differentiate between the systems in
4.2 above.
4.4 Calculate and convert the conventional
system to the tex using appropriate
formulae.
Rope models
Net loft.
5.0 Understand the design and construction methods of various fishing gears
7-10
5.1 Identify various types of trawl net
5.2 Design, taper and assemble the various
components of a trawl net.
5.3 Fix the accessories on trawl net (floats),
sinkers outer boards etc).
Practical on construction of
various fishing gears
Net loft
Individual projects
Netting materials.
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5.4 Identify the various types of gill nets
5.5 Distinguish between gill net and trammel
net.
5.6 Construct and mount gill net.
5.7 Construct other fishing gears such as cast
net, hook and line, Beach, purse seine, nets
etc.
5.8 Identify and construct other traditional
fishing gears like traps, handclaps, etc.
5.9 Determine choice of fishing gears and
methods with respect to:(a) Species
(b) Fishing areas
(c) Economic consideration
11-12
Practical on gear construction
of traps etc.
Net loft of netting materials
Net mending tools
Same as above individual
projects.
Same as above
6.0 Understand the functions of fishing gears accessories
6.1 Identify fishing accessories e.g. buoys,
(Excursions etc.)
floats, sinkers otter board, etc.
6.2 Identify local materials suitable for fishing Practicals
gear accessories-stones, wood, bamboo,
calabash, etc.
6.3 Explain the use of these materials in 6.2
above.
6.4 Determine the positive and negative forces Lectures
of buoyancy using standard formulae.
6.5 Describe other otter board in trawling
6.6 Explain the functions of otter board
6.7 Explain the relationship between otter
board and the size of trawl net.
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Buoys, floats sinkers, otter
board
Weighing balance sinkers
and floats.
WEEK
General Objective: 7.0 Understand the system of ordering netting materials
13
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
7.1 Outline method of specifying for twine
size, mesh size and size of a bundle of
netting.
7.2 Select the netting material that is most
suitable for a specific fishing gear.
7.3 Identify available supplying source of
fishing gear materials.
Lecture on components of
netting and twines using aids
and models.
Net loft Models of netting
material
8.1 Outline procedure for gear maintenance.
- On board the fishing
vessel
- During fishing
operation
- On shore after fishing
- During storage
8.2 Carryout maintenance fishing gear.
Lecture
Conduct practicals using
fishing gear with students give
assignment to students.
Lecturer
Conduct practical using fishing
gear with students
Give assignment to students
8.0 Understand the basic maintenance of fishing gears
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Various fishing gears.
Storage plat form.
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
COURSE: AQUATIC ECOLOGY (THEORY &
Course Code: FIT 215 Contact Hours 45
PRACTICAL)
1–0-2
Course Specification: This course is designed to aquatint the students with the structure and function of acquatic
eco systems.
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Understand the meaning of aquatic ecology
1-2
3
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Define the term aquatic ecology
Lectures and taking students on
1.2 Identify water bodies in the local
study tour of local aquatic
environment.
ecosystems.
General Objectives 2.0 Know the ecosystem
Water bodies.
2.1 Explain the concept of ecosystem
and its components.
2.2 Explain biotic and biotic factors,
and their effects on the ecosystem.
2.3 Classify ecosystems based on first
order, and nature of the
environment.
Water bodies.
Lecture, and take students on
study visit to local aquatic
ecosystem(s) e.g reservoirs
ponds estuaries, rivers, lake,
streams etc.
General Objectives 3.0 Know the Characteristics and classification of Aquatic Environments
4-5
3.1 Describe how rainfall and
atmospheric temperature affect
other physico-chemical
properties(pH, dissolved O2,
salinity, transparency) of water, and
life in water.
Lecture and conduct water
analyses of physico-chemical
parameters.
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Water quality kit pH meter
D.O2 meter Secchi disc etc.
Chemistry laboratory
3.2 Carry out water physics-chemical
analysis.
3.3 Classify water bodies on bases of
Lecture and visit to near by
thermal stratification, and salt
water body.
Water body
content (Fresh, brackish and
Marine).
General Objectives 4.0 Know Characteristics of the Freshwater Environment
6-8
4.1 Describe the general features of the
freshwater environment.
4.2 Describe the various types of the
freshwater environments rivers,
streams, lakes etc.
4.3 Identify organisms of the freshwater
environment, and their habitats
(Neustons, pelagic and benthos)
4.4 Explain the origin and modes of
natural and non-made lakes.
4.5 Classify lakes and rivers into
various types; e.g. Natural and manmade lakes, primary secondary and
tertiary rivers and their productivity.
4.6 Draw plankton net and plankton
samples.
4.7 Explain the hydrological circle and
water balance of lakes
Lecture
Using plankton net, sample
locally existing water bodies
with student. Mount drops of
concentrated plankton sample
for students to appreciate by
means of the light microscope.
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-Plankton net,
-Sample bottles
-Glass slides and cover slips
Light microscopes.
General Objectives 5.0 Understand Characteristics of the brackish ecosystem
9
5.1 Describe the brackish environment
and cite examples (lagoons, coastal
bays, creeks, etc.)
5.2 Explain diversity of like in brackish
environments.
Lecture using charts
Charts
General Objectives 6.0 Understand Characteristics of the Marine Ecosystem
10-12
6.1 Explain the composition and
chemical properties of marine
water, oceans and seas.
6.2 Identify the zones of the marine
environment, e.g. supratidal,
intertidal, bathyal; zones, etc.
6.3 Explain ocean floor, ocean current
and their influence on marine life
and fishing ground.
6.4 Identity organisms of the marine
environment the amphibious forms
and the purely aquatic forms,
As above
As above
6.5 List niches of purely aquatic forms,
e.g. Neustons, benthos, pelagic.
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General Objectives 7.0 Understand how aquatic fauna solve their ecological problems
13
7.1 Describe life in the freshwater
environment, in terms of Osmoregulation, respiration, locomotion,
reproduction etc.
7.2 Describe life in brackish water
ecosystem in terms of conditions in
7.1 above.
7.3 Describe life in the marine
ecosystem in terms of conditions in
7.1 above
Lecture with charts.
General Objectives 8.0 understand how ecosystems function
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8.1 Describe energy flows in
ecosystems, through food chains,
food webs trophic levels.
8.2 Describe the cycling and recycling
of matter in ecosystems, through
biogeo-chemical cycles like N2
cycle, Suphur cycle carbon cycle
etc.
Lectures
Charts.
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: Practical Fishing I
Course Code: FIT 216 Contact Hours: 0-0-4
Course Specification: To teach the students basic fishing methods using less sophisticated equipment.
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Understand the preparation necessary for fishing trips.
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Assemble necessary materials for
fishing trip (Boat, engine, fuel,
gears, accessories)
1.2 Identify suitable site for fishing
operation
1.3 Select the appropriate gear suitable
for the site.
Lecture using models
Guide students on swimming
exercise
Models of fishing
equipment.
-nets
-boat
-life jackets.
-out board engine boat
-paddles
-first aid box etc.
-water body.
1.4 Carry out swimming exercises.
General Objectives 2.0 Introduction to fish detection equipment and methods
2.1 Explain the local methods of
detecting fish in water.
2.2 Explain methods of detecting fish
using equipment.
2.3 Explain the physical parameters of
detecting fish e.g visual surveys
Visit with students to fishermen
and fishing sites
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Fishing site.
.
2.4 Explain the behavioral distribution
of fishes (pelagic, demersal,
schools).
2.5 List common species in lotic and
lentic water bodies
2.6 Carry out swimming exercises
Lectures on fish habitat
(Commercial)
Swimming exercise continues
General Objectives 3.0 Understand fish legislative and regulatory laws
5-7
3.1 Explain the delimitation of inland
water bodies in Nigerian territorial
waters and other fishing grounds
3.2 Explain procedures for licensing
and granting of fishing permits.
3.3 Differentiate between noxious
fishing methods and acceptable
fishing methods.
3.4 Explain gear selectivity and
recruitment of juvenile fishes.
3.5 Select gears based on
- Species
- Mesh size
Carry out gear selectivity
practical with students
3.6 Carry out gear selectivity exercise
using different gears.
3.7 Carry out swimming exercises.
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Different fishing gears
-Boat
-Outboard engine
-Paddle
-Life jackets.
General Objectives 4.0 Understand seasonal variation and fish distribution
4.1 Identify reproductive seasons for
Lectures on seasonal variation
some commercial fishes.
Take students to water and write
4.2 Identify the seasons in Nigeria as
report
they affect water temperatures,
volumes, currents/waves turbidity
and transparency.
4.3 Explain gear application based on
seasons.
4.4 Explain migration of some
commercial fishes based on season
and report.
4.5 Observe character in water bodies
and report.
4.6 Carry out swimming exercise.
General Objectives 5.0 Know how to catch fish
11-15
5.1 Classify fishing gear into active and
passive
5.2 Identify suitable site for active
fishing
There are 3-1.5.2-remove
various 3.2-5.3
Assist students in carrying out
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5.3 Carry out fishing using appropriate
active and passive fishing
active gear.
5.4 Identify suitable site for passive
fishing
5.5 Carry out fishing using appropriate
passive gear e.g.
5.6 List other fishing methods e.g. light
attraction, electro fishing (for
research)
5.7 Describe the use of simple fishing
gear for sport and recreation of
fishing
5.8 Carry out swimming exercise.
General Objectives 6.0 Understand conservation methods in management techniques
13-15
6.1 Methods of protecting aquatic
environments by use of Agro
chemicals
-Identify Agrochemicals that are
carcinogenic to fish.
-Erosion control (debris, silt etc.)
drainage diversion.
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: Pond Management (THEORY & PRACTICAL )
Course Code: FIT 121 Contact Hours 75HRS
2:0:3
Course Specification: This course is designed to enable students understand the basic principles and
requirements for the management of fish Ponds.
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Understand history of Pond and water quality parameters in ponds
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Determine the history of pond e.g.
previous dates of stocking, liming,
fertilization, type of fertilizer
applied, pond type, pond depth, rate
of feeding etc.
1.2 List water quality parameters for a
pond e.g. physical, chemical,
biological, etc.
1.3 Explain the effect of the parameter
in 1.2 above, on pond productivity
and fish growth.
1.4 Carry out simple tests to assess the
parameters in 1.2 above.
1.5 Estimate dissolved oxygen in ponds
by use of oxygen meter, Winkler
method and other.
1.6 Describe and apply the simple
methods for preventing incidence of
low dissolved oxygen.
Lectures
Water quality kit.
Conduct practicals on water
quality with students.
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3-6
General Objective 2.0 Outline the processes in Pre-stocking preparation of Pond
2.1 Outline the processes in preLecture
Pond (earthen concrete)
stocking preparation of pond
(a) Draining and drying
Practical session of pre-stocking
(b) Disiltation
pond preparation.
(c) Checking bottom/dyke, inlet and
outlet leakages for cracks, leakages, Students to prepare pond for
Shovels, Rakes
blockages, holes
stocking
And chemical Pumping
(d) Checking and removal of
machine, pipe, date valve,
undesired organisms
stop cock, inorganic
(e) Application of lime
fertilizer, poultry dung, pig
(f) Impoundment,
dung compost etc.
(g) Fertilization.
2.2 Describe the draining and drying of
old pond.
2.3 Drain and dry old pond.
2.4 Inspect old pond for cracks, holes,
depressions, unwanted organisms
and weeds.
2.5 Remove unwanted organisms and
weeds using manual, chemical, or
mechanical method.
2.6 Estimate the quantity of lime and
apply lime.
2.7 Carry out pond impoundment to the
required level.
2.8 Estimate quantity of fertilizer
(organic or inorganic) and apply at a
appropriate rates.
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7-8
9
General Objective 3.0 Understand stocking of ponds
3.1 Identify the species of fish to be
Show student life or preserved
Polythene sheet.
stocked in pond, and the source
specimen of cultivable species.
Transportation tank,
3.2 Estimate the number of fish to be
Oxygen bottle.
stocked, based on area/volume of
Live fry and fingerlings. Of
pond.
cultivable fish species
3.3 Explain the need for proper
packaging of fish during
transportation.
Lecturer demonstration
3.4 Explain the methods of handling
various stages/types of fish during
stocking.
3.5 Explain the importance of
acclimatizing fish before stocking.
General Objective 4.0 Understand The procedure for feeding fish in pond.
4.1 Identify type and size of feed for
Show student different type and Pilleting machine feed
different stages of fish growth
size of feed e.g. flake, pellet of
ingredients.
(larvae, fingerlings adult).
different diameters.
4.2 Estimate the quantity of feed for 4.1 Students to take weight of fish
Scale,
above
and from this calculate quantity
Fish specimens feed.
4.3 Design appropriate feeding
of feed.
schedule.
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10-12
General Objective 5.0 Know common fish diseases, pests, weeds, and their control
5.1 Identify common acquatic weeds in
Show students various aquatic
Preserved or live specimen
ponds (Emergent flaoing etc).
weeds e.g. water hyacinth,
of different weeds.
5.1 Describe the effect of weeds in
elodea, myio-phyllum etc.
pond.
Weed album
5.2 Describe methods for weed control
(manual, mechanical, biological and Lecture
Rake, water hyacinth
chemical)
harvester.
5.3 List some common diseases of fish
due to bacteria, viral fungal parasitic
origin.
Provide students with different
5.4 Identify common pests of fish,
pests diseased or pest-affected
Live or preserved specimen
diseased and/or pest-afflicted fishes and assign them-affected fishes
of pest, diseased fish or pestby observation or diagnosis.
and assign them to examine and affected fish.
5.5 Describe measure to check pests,
draw.
parasites and diseases fish.
5.6 Check pests, parasites and diseases
Laboratory
of fish.
Lecture
5.7 Describe basic treatment of fish
disease.
5.8 Carry out basic treatment of fish
Diseased fish
diseases.
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General Objective 6.0 Know Management techniques for nursery, hatchery grow-out and other
ponds.
6.1 Describe hatchery layout, nursery,
Supervise routine weekly
grow-out and other ponds.
feeding of fish of various stages Hatchery
of growth by students.
Nursery
6.2 Sketch hatchery layout, nursery,
grow out.
Fry, fingerlings
6.3 Inspect and feed different growth
Brood slock
stages of fish (fry, fingerling
Zoodankton, Artemia fish
broodstock).
feed
General Objective 7.0 Understand Emergency in Pond Management
7.1 Identify emergency situations in
Take students out and show
ponds management.
them, over flooding excessive
see page.
7.2 Apply proper corrective measures
during over flooding, etc.
7.3 Identify and block sees page area,
plankton dies off.
Supervise students open gates
and other drainage/spillage
7.4 Aerate pond and introduce fresh,
devices, add maker and seal
higher dissolved oxygen water.
pond bottom/wall and sea page
areas.
Conduct practicals on pump
more water use paddle wheel,
aerator and air pump where
necessary.
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Model plank
Sluice gate
Inlet etc.
Pumping machine paddle
wheel aerator.
Air pump, etc.
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General Objective 8.0 Understand the techniques for harvesting fish
8.1 Describe the main methods for
Lectures on partial and total
harvesting fish.
harvesting, and when to apply
8.2 Outline basic procedures in
them.
harvesting.
Lectures students on
8.3 Apply the procedures in 8.2 and
(a) Harvesting schedule
carry out harvesting
(b) Gear selection
(c) Reduction of water level
(d) Harvesting
(e) Disposal of fish.
Conduct practical on harvesting.
Supervise students on routine in
ponds
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Drag net, scoop net.
PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: Fisheries Management
Course Code: FIT 222 Contact Hours:30 hrs
2hrs lecture/field work
Course Specification: This course is designed to enable students understand the basic principles and requirements for
the management of fisheries Resources
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Know the scope of fisheries management
1-2
Special Learning Objective:
1.1 Define fisheries management.
1.2 Explain the relationship between
fisheries and other agricultural sub
sectors.
1.3 Explain the various branches of
fisheries science e.g. aquaculture,
fisheries biology, limnology,
oceanography, processing,
marketing and distribution. Etc.
1.4 Relate 1.3 above to fisheries
management.
1.5 Identify the following management
practices in Nigeria e.g.
(i) Closed seasons
(ii)Closed areas
(iii)Gear limitation (mesh size, gear
type, etc)
(iv) Catch quota
Teachers Activities
Explain fisheries management,
and various branches of fisheries
science.
- -Quiz
Assignments
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Resources
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Registration of fishries
Exportation and importation
Size limits.
General Objective 2.0 Know the sources, types and methods of data collection in fisheries
3-4
2.1 Explain with suitable examples,
sources of statistics data in fisheries
in:
i) Artisenal sector
ii) Industrial sector
iii) Culture fisheries
-Lectures
-Direct students to obtain data
from catches in the field.
-Drill students to analyze data
obtained from catches using
different survey methods.
2.2 Identify the type of data required in
fisheries studies e.g.
i) Fish landing data
ii) Amount of catch
iii) Time used in fishing
iv) Catch per unit effort.
v) Number of boats/canoes per
fisherman
vi) Socio-economic data e.g.
income, family size, etc.
2.3 Explain the following methods of
data collection.
i) Sampling survey
ii) Frame survey.
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-various types of fishing gear.
-stop watch/wrist watch.
-graphs
-charts.
Fish yield models.
2.4 (cont’d) Methods of data collection
(con’td)
iii)
Catch assessment
iv)
Market Survey
v)
Direct Observation
vi)
Questionnaires
vii)
Interviews.
2.4 Explain the factors affecting data
collection and its accuracy e.g. cost,
sample size etc.
General Objective 3.0 Understand the Status of Nigeria’s fisheries resources
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3.1 List Nigeria’s water resources e.g.
various water bodies (lakes, rivers
delta’s estuaries, etc.)
3.2 Identify water animals and plants
peculiar to Nigerian waters.
3.3 Outline the various manpower
cadres in fisheries production.
3.4 Explain the sectional characteristics
and contribution to fish production.
a) artisanal
b) Industrial
c) Aquacultural.
In different geographical regions.
3.5 List the contribution of fisheries to
the economy of the country.
i) Increased protein supply
ii) Provision of employment
opportunity
iii Improvement in living
conditions of the fishing
community.
iv Enhancement of foreign
exchange earning.
-Lectures
Maps e.g. Map of Nigeria showing
physical features such as rivers,
lakes etc.
Use maps to teach and relate
physical features to vegetation.
Maps
Charts on fish yields from the
country.
Lecture
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General Objective 4.0 Understand the relationship of aquatic productivity to fisheries
4.1 Define the following
Lecture
Charts showing production or
i) Productivity
yields from water bodies
ii)Standing crop
iii)carrying capacity
iv)Fish yield
4.2 Explain the factors affecting
standing crop, carrying capacity and
aquatic productivity.
4.3 Explain the relationship between
fish yield and standing crop.
4.4 Explain Habitat improvement in
fisheries Management.
4.5 Describe the techniques of habitat
improvement e.g.
a) Clearing of beaches
b) Clearing of stumps
c) Provision of shelters
d) Clearing of aquatics weeds etc.
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10-13
General Objective 5.0 Understand the different methods of stock assessment
-Lecture
5.1 Explain the various methods of
stock assessment.
Data collected by students to be
a) Experimental gillnetting
used for stock assessment
b) Frame survey and catch
applying various stock
assessment
assessment methods.
c) Rotenone sampling
5.2 Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of the various
methods in 5.1 above.
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: Practical fishing II
Course Code: FIT 223 Contact Hours: 45 hrs
1hrs lecture 2 field work
Course Specification: To acquaint students with the organization fisheries
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Understand and fish detection methods
1-3
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
Resources
1.1 Identify the parts and uses of a fish
finder.
1.2 Describe the mode of operation of a
fish finder and other fish detection
equipment.
1.3 Operate fish finder
Lecture
Guide students in fish finding
practicals
Fish finder/echo sounder water
body
General Objective 2.0 Know the active fishing gears.
4-6
2.1 Identify active fishing gears.
2.2 Search for suitable site for active
fishing.
2.3 Catch fish using the various active
fishing gears such as
(a) Cast net
(b) Seine net
(c) Trawl net
(d) Drift net
Guide students in practical use
of active gear in fishing
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Cast net, driftnet, trawl net and
seine net
General Objective 3.0 Know the drift net passive fishing gars
7-9
10-12
Guide students in practicals use
3.1 Catch fish using
(a) Gill-net
of passive gear
(b) Trammel net
(c) Toughie
3.2 Identify suitable site for setting
traps
3.3 Set various fishing traps.
General Objective 4.0 Understand other fishing methods
Various passive fishing gears
4.1 Explain the use of light to attract
fish
4.2 Carryout light attraction fishing
method
4.3 Describe the use of artificial shetter
for attracting fish.
4.4 Explain fish lures and bait
4.5 Carryout fish luring and baiting
4.6 Explain fishing for sport and
recreation
4.7 Carryout sport/recreational fishing
using simple available gear.
Fish baits fish lures
Lecture guide students on
practicals.
Traps e.g. Gill net Trammel net
Long line traps
Boats, outboard engine, paddle life
jacket.
Pole and line Angling tools, lifejacket, life buoy.
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PROGRAMME: FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL DIPLOMA
Course: Fish Farm and Personnel Management I
Course Code: FIT 224 Contact Hours: 15 hrs
Course Specification: To acquired the students with the organisatons of fish farm and its personnel
WEEK
General Objective 1.0 Know the concept of personnel Management
1
Special Learning Objective:
Teachers Activities
1.1 Define personnel management
1.2 Explain the role of personnel
management in relation to human
resources and organizational
structure.
Lecture
Resources
General Objective 2.0 Know the nature and purpose of communication and motivation in Organizational
management
2.1 Define communication in relation to Lecture
management.
2.2 Explain the importance of
communication in fisheries
management.
2.3 Explain the communication process
and analyse the barrier to effective
communication.
2.4 Define motivation and its role in
employee productivity.
2.5 Explain theories of motivation in a
given situation.
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General Objective 3.0 Know the concept of supervision and supervisor role organizations.
3.1 Explain supervision and role of
Lecture
supervisors of different levels
3.2 Explain how the 1st level
supervisors role is perceived
3.3 State the role for managerial
behaviour (leadership roles and
decision-making.
General Objective 4.0 Know the concept of industrial relation and the roles of trade unions in organisation
6-8
4.1 Define industrial and labour
relations.
4.2 Explain the importance of Industrial
and labour relations
4.3 Distinguish between employer and
employee and their
interrelationship.
4.4 Define trade unionism it’s history,
operation, types in Nigeria.
4.5 Explain bongarming and it’s types,
disputes their causes and
settlements in both private and
public sectors.
Lecture
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9-12
13-15
General Objective 5.0 Know the procedure of employment, wages and salaries and how they are
determined.
5.1 Define employment and it’s types
Lecture
5.2 Explain factors that influence types
of employment.
5.3 Explain selections process, and
interview techniques in
organizations.
5.4 Analyse training and development
needs.
5.5 Explain wages and draw up
appropriate conditions of wages.
5.6 Explain government wages and
salaries policies and regulations and
their effects on agriculture and rural
areas.
5.7 List incentives for higher
productivity.
General Objective 6.0 Know the role of discipline in personnel management
6.1 Explain various types of discipline
and their effect.
6.2 State policies on discipline
6.3 Draw up disciplinary proposals in a
given situation.
Lecture
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