Bsc. Fisheries And Aquaculture With IT
A Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Fisheries and Aquaculture focuses on the study of aquatic ecosystems, fish biology, aquaculture techniques, and the sustainable management of aquatic resources. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, conserve, and manage freshwater and marine environments, as well as to develop sustainable aquaculture practices to meet the growing demand for seafood.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the program shall normally be four (4) academic years Teaching methods in all units shall include lectures, field trips, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.
Degree Structure
The program offers courses within the degree structure spelled out by the Faculty.
- Candidates wishing to pursue a B.Sc. degree program in Animal Science with IT must meet the minimum admission requirements of Maseno University. In addition, the candidate should have attained at least C+ in Biology/Biological Sciences or B- in Agriculture; C (plain) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences and C_ in Mathematics or Physics at KCSE.
- Applicants who hold a diploma in a relevant animal science field will be given credit transfers in equivalent animal science courses taken and passed (with a minimum grade score of B) at diploma level. Only up to one-third of the total programme course units taken can be transferred.
First year semester 1
Introduction to Fisheries Science
Ichthyobiology: Anatomy and Physiology of Fishes
Basic Inorganic Chemistry
Introductory Microeconomics
Mathematics I
Introduction to Soil Science
Foundations of Information Technology
Word Processing and Design of Presentations
First year semester 2
Swimming Skills and Water Safety
Ichthyotaxonomy
Oceanography and the Marine Ecosystem;
Vertebrate Zoology
Principles of Food Security
Introduction to macroeconomics
Mathematics II
Introduction to Microbiology
HIV & AIDS, Determinants, Prevention and Management
Computer Communication Systems
Data Manipulation and Analysis using Spreadsheets
Second year semester 1
Principles of Aquaculture
Aquatic Pollution
Agricultural Biostatistics
Principles of Entrepreneurship
Applied Biochemistry
Basic Genetics
Freshwater Ecology
The Library and the Internet and World Wide Web
Desktop Publishing Techniques
Second year semester 2
Geophysics and Palaeolimnology
Aquaculture Engineering
Culture of Shellfish
Developmental Biology of Fishes
Production Economics
Plant Biochemistry
Computer Based Information Systems
Relational Database Management Systems
Third year semester 1
Fisheries Resource Economics and Management
Dynamics of Fish Populations
Hydrology, Climatology and Climate Change
Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management
Fisheries and Fish Trade
Fish Breeding and Hatchery Management
Agricultural and Environmental Information System Design and Development
Feed Analysis and Ration Formulation
Third year semester 2
Fish Stock Assessment
Biotechnology in Fisheries Science
Evolution and Ecology of Eastern African Freshwater Fishes
Fish Diseases and Health Management
Fish Nutrition and Feed Production
Statistical Data Analysis I Analysis of data from designed experiments
Electronic Commerce in Agriculture
Endangered Species Conservation
Higher Aquatic Vertebrates
Professionalism in Fishery and Environmental Sciences
Wildlife Ecology and Management
Industrial Attachment (10 weeks)
Fourth year semester 1
Fish Processing and Quality Assurance
Fundamentals of Research
Current Issues in Fisheries Science
Seamanship, Navigation and Fishing Techniques
Management in Capture Fisheries
Agricultural Extension
Electronic data capture and transmission systems
Statistical Data Analysis II (time series repeated measures, correlations, regressions, PCA)
International Structure in the Management and Conservation of Marine Resources (Elective)
Human-versus-Lake-Shore Ecosystems Interaction (Elective)
Wetland Ecology and Management (Elective)
Remote Sensing and GIS in Land Use Management (Elective)
Fourth year semester 2
Research Project
Stewardship and Science; Ecology and Society
Post-harvest Physiology and Technology in the Fishing Industry
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
Fisheries Policy and Legislation
Agricultural and environmental Management Information System
Modelling in Agricultural and Environmental systems
Integrated Coastal zone Management
Principles of Toxicology
Graduates from BSc programs in Fisheries and Aquaculture can pursue careers in various sectors related to:
- Fisheries management,
- Aquaculture production,
- Environmental consulting,
- Research and academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private industry.
They may work as fishery biologists, aquaculture technicians, environmental scientists, fisheries managers, seafood quality assurance specialists, or aquaculture farm managers. Overall, this program provides students with a solid foundation to contribute to the sustainable development and management of aquatic resources and the aquaculture industry.