Master of Science in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture

Philosophy

The Fisheries sub-sector contributes to the development of Nigeria’s economy as a source of animal protein and other fish by-products for man and livestock, by providing opportunities for employment, income, and earning of foreign exchange. However, sustainable fish production through conservation and management of the capture fisheries resources and development of aquaculture demand adequately trained manpower in all facets of the operations. Therefore, the Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture is designed to provide opportunities for advanced academic and professional training to those who are already employed in the fisheries industry, research centres as well as public service and private sector.

Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to train students to be advanced academic and professional fisheries scientists. The objectives are:

i. Preparing the students for higher degrees in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture

ii. Exposing the students to advanced courses and improve their research skills through the conduct of supported research.

iii. Developing the skills for the application of fisheries and aquaculture techniques and imparting capacity for scientific communication.

Admission Requirements

i. Five O’ level credit passes including English language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two relevant Science subjects

ii. Bachelor’s degree (B. Fisheries) in Fisheries not below Second Class Lower Division of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or its equivalent from other recognised institution.

iii.In addition to i – ii above, candidates must satisfy the Usmanu Danfodiyo University matriculation requirements.

Any other qualification acceptable to the Board of the Postgraduate School and the Senate of the University.

Mode of Study

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture programme is run Full-time and shall be by course and research to be embodied in a dissertation.

Duration

Full-Time: Minimum of 24 calendar months and maximum of 36 calendar months.

Part-Time: Minimum of 36 calendar months and maximum of 48 calendar months.

As may be determined by the University from time to time.

Areas of Specialization

i. Fish Biology

ii. Fish Ecology

iii. Fish Nutrition

iv. Fish Breeding and Biotechnology

v. Fish Pathology and Health Management

vi. Fish Production Economics

Graduation Requirements

i. Register and pass 18 credit units of core courses and 6 credit units elective

ii. Present two (2) seminars, at most one per semester

iii. Defend a dissertation of 12 credit units before a panel of internal and external examiners.

Course List

Core Courses

Electives

Course Code	Title	Unit
FOR 817	Statistics and Renewable Resource Management	3 (2+1)
FIS 804	Fisheries Policy, Administration and Law	3 (2+1)
FIS 805	Aquatic Ecology	3 (2+1)
FIS 806	AdvancedFishBiology	3 (2+1)
FIS 807	Aquaculture	3 (2+1)
FIS 816	Fisheries Management	3 (2+1)
FIS 898	Seminar
FIS 899	Dissertation	12
AGE 801	Research Methodology and Scientific Writing	2(2+0)
AGE 802	ICT	3
AGE 803	Management and Entrepreneur Studies	3

Course Code	Title	Unit
FOR 808	Ichthyopathology	2 (1+1)
FIS 809	Fish Postharvest Technology	3 (2+1)
FIS 810	Fisheries Resources Economics and Extension	3 (2+1)
FIS 811	Fish Exploitation and Harvesting Techniques	2 (1+1)
FIS 812	Fisheries and Aquaculture Engineering	2 (1+1)
FIS 813	Fish Pond Management	2 (1+1)
FIS 814	Fish Hatchery Technology	2 (1+1)
FIS 815	Fish Nutrition and Feed Production	3 (2+1)
FIS 816	Fisheries Management	3 (2+1)
FIS 817	Shelfish production and Management	2(1+1)
FIS 818	Fish Stock Assessment	2(1+1)
FIS 819	Genetics and breeding	2(1+1)
	Total	26

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Master of Science in Fisheries Management and Aquaculture