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Zoology

M.Sc AQUACULTURE

The management and cultivation of aquatic organisms which includes fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants, is generally the primary objective of aquaculture operations. The following important topics are frequently addressed in aquaculture programs:

An overview of aquaculture and its importance in providing the world's food needs.The evolution and historical development of aquaculture technology.
Studying the ecology and biology of water-related life. Research on the characteristics of water quality and how they affect aquaculture.
Methods for caring for aquatic animals in general, including feeding and breeding.
Identification and defense against prevalent aquaculture illnesses and biosecurity measures.
Aquaculture facility design and management, including pond, tank, and recirculating system design.
Recognizing the applications of technology in aquaculture.Familiarity with National and International laws pertaining to aquaculture.
Assessment of the environmental impact and sustainable aquaculture

 

Course Structure
Year I
Sem Subject Course Course Title
I Core ACQ-101 PRINCIPLES OF AQUACULTURE
Core ACQ-102 AQUATIC ECOLOGY
Core ACQ-103 WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Core ACQ-104 FISH PATHOLOGY
II Core ACQ-201 LIMONOLOGY
Core ACQ-202 ICHTHYOLOGY
Core ACQ-203 NUTRITION AND FEED TECHNOLOGY
Core ACQ-204 FISH PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY
Year II
Sem Subject Course Course Title
III Core ACQ-301 FISHERIES MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
Core ACQ-302 SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE
Core ACQ-303 GENETIC ENGINEERING AND ITS APPLICATION IN FISHERIES
Core ACQ-304 AQUACULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
IV Core ACQ-401 FISH IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Core ACQ-402 FISHING METHODS AND MARINE FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Core ACQ-403 ORNAMENTAL FISEES AND MANAGEMENT
Skill Enhanced ACQ-404 HATCHERY MANAGEMENT OF FIN FISH AND SHELL FISH