Unit Code: FIS418 Unit Title: Fish Population Dynamics The Fish Population Dynamics Unit is designed to help students understand how the dynamics of fish populations can be analyzed in terms of the factors affecting their rates of growth, mortality and Read More …
Category: Department of Fisheries Studies
FIS417
Unit Code: FIS417 Unit Title: Shipboard Training This Unit introduces students to shipboard training in fishing boats and other fishing vessels, safety regulations and fishing vessels handling in general. The Unit sets out the essential requirements for good shipboard practice Read More …
FIS416
Unit Code: FIS416 Unit Title: Food Materials The Unit gives students the opportunity to learn about how food materials and methods used to process food sources into finished products, such as fisheries products, are made. Offered as part of the Read More …
FIS415
Unit Code: FIS415 Unit Title: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry The Analytical Chemistry Unit is structured to help students understand the principles and application of chemistry in aquaculture and fish nutrition. Common analytical methods using the knowledge of chemistry are explored. Read More …
FIS414
Unit Code: FIS414 Unit Title: Fisheries Education This Unit introduces commercial or large-scale fisheries, artisanal fisheries and international guidelines governing the fishing industry. Various fishery types on the globe, the importance of small-scale fisheries, people, and communities (livelihoods and poverty Read More …
FIS413
Unit Code: FIS413 Unit Title: Biostatistics The Biostatistics Unit is an introduction to basic concepts in statistical methods and applications in fisheries. It is aimed at equipping students with skills in information gathering, data processing and common statistical procedures used Read More …
FIS510
Unit Code: FIS510 Unit Title: Fisheries Economics and Policies The Fisheries Economics Unit introduces students to basic economic concepts, principles and their applications in fisheries studies. Students are introduced to the importance of economics in policy formulation, and specific policies Read More …
FIS509
Unit Code: FIS509 Unit Title: Fishing Gear Engineering The Fishing Gear Engineering Unit is structured to help learners acquire the skills needed to become professional fishing gear experts, designers, and engineers. Topics covered include; general principles of basic engineering, force Read More …
FIS508
Unit Code: FIS508 Unit Title: Seafood Science The Seafood Science Unit is designed to help students learn about the nutritional value of seafood, their functional properties, mechanisms of spoilage, and various attractive preservative methods that can extend the shelf life Read More …
FIS507
Unit Code: FIS507 Unit Title: Introduction to Nutrition The Introduction to Nutrition Unit is designed to help students learn about the general concepts of nutrition, nutrient groups, including their roles and functions and how they can be applied in aquaculture Read More …