Syllabus for B F Sc, 2016 admission onwards
Syllabus for B F Sc, 2016 admission onwards
Defining UG & PG degree for general market needs & for specialized jobs and uniformity in
UG & PG degree nomenclature
i). UG degree: B.F. Sc. ii). PG degree: (M.F.Sc. and Ph.D.)
Sl No. Disciplines
1 Aquaculture
2 Fisheries Resource Management
3 Fish Processing Technology
4 Aquatic Environment Management
5 Fish Genetics and Breeding
6 Fish Biotechnology
7 Fish Physiology and Biochemistry
8 Fish Health Management
9 Fish Nutrition and Feed Technology
10 Fisheries Extension
11 Fisheries Economics
IV Semester
Sl. No. Course code Course Title Credit
hour
1 AQC 221 Coastal Aquaculture and Mariculture 3, 2+1
2 AAH 221 Fish and Shellfish Pathology 3, 2+1
3 FRM 221 Marine Fisheries 3, 2+1
4 FRM 222 Inland Fisheries 3, 2+1
5 FPT 221 Fish Canning Technology 2, 1+1
6 FPT 222 Fish Packaging Technology 2, 1+1
7 FET 221 Navigation and Seamanship 2, 1+1
8 FET 222 Fishing Gear Technology 2, 1+1
9 MGT 221 Fisheries Extension Education 2, 1+1
Total 22 (13+9)
V Semester
Sl. No. Course Title Credit
hour
1 AQC 311 Finfish Hatchery Management 3, 2+1
2 AQC 312 Shell fish Hatcher Management 3, 2+1
3 AAH 311 Pharmacology 3, 2+1
4 AAH 312 Fish Toxicology 2, 1+1
5 AAH 313 Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 3, 2+1
6 AEM 311 Coastal Zone Management 2, 1+1
7 FET 311 Fishing Craft Technology 2, 1+1
8 MGT 311 Fisheries Economics 3, 2+1
9 MGT 312 Fisheries Policy and Law 1, 1+0
Total 22 =14+8
VI Semester
Sl. No. Course code Course Title Credit
hour
1 AQC 321 Ornamental Fish Production and Management 2, 1+1
2 AQC 322 Genetics and Breeding 2, 1+1
3 AAH 321 Fish Immunology 2, 1+1
4 FRM 321 Fish population Dynamics and Stock Assessment 3, 2+1
5 AEM 321 Aquatic Pollution 2, 1+1
6 FET 321 Fishing Technology 2, 1+1
7 FPT 321 Fish By-Products and Waste Utilization 2, 1+1
8 FPT 322 Fish Products and value addition 3, 2+1
9 FPT 323 Microbiology of fish and fishery products 3, 2+1
10 MGT 321 Fisheries Business Management and Entrepreneurship 1, 1+0
Development
Total 22 (13+9)
VII Semester
Sl. No. Course Title Credit hour
1 Student READY Programme
a) In-plant attachment (for 8 weeks) 10 (0+10)
b) Rural Fisheries Work Experience Prog. (for 8 weeks) 8(0+8)
c) Study Tour (in and outside State) (for 4 weeks) 2(0+2)
Total 20 (0+20)
VIII Semester
Sl. No. Course Title Credit hour
1 AAH 421 Therapeutics in Aquaculture 2, 1+1
2 FET 421 Aquaculture Engineering 3, 2+1
3 FPT 421 Quality assurance of Fish and Fishery Products 3, 2+1
4 Student READY Experiential Module
(concurrent with the semester)
This will include capacity building and skill development
of the students in planning, development, formulation,
monitoring and evaluation of project for entrepreneurial
proficiency.
a) Skill Development (for one week) 5(0+5)
b) Experiential Learning Programme 12(0+12)
5 Project Work 2(0+2)
6 Seminar 1(0+1)
Total 28(5+23)
* Student READY Programme
DEPARTMENT OF AQUACULTURE
AQC 111 Principles of Aquaculture 2 (1+1)
Theory
Basics of aquaculture, definition and scope. History of aquaculture: Present global and national
scenario. Aquaculture vs Agriculture. -1hr
Systems of aquaculture - pond culture, pen culture, cage culture, running water culture and zero
water exchange system,.2hr
Extensive, semi-intensive, intensive and super intensive aquaculture in different types of water
bodies viz., freshwater, brackish water inland saline and marine water. 2hr
Principles of organic aquaculture. 1hr
Pre-stocking and post stocking pond management. 2hr
Carrying capacity of pond, factors influencing carrying capacity. 2hr
Criteria for selection of candidate species for aquaculture.1hr
Major candidate species for aquaculture: freshwater, brackish-water and marine. 3hr
Monoculture, polyculture and integrated culture systems. 1hr
Water and soil quality in relation to fish production. Physical, chemical and biological factors
affecting productivity of ponds.3hr
Practicals
Aquaculture production statistics- world and India. Aquaculture resources of world and India.
Components of Aquaculture farms. Estimation of carrying capacity. Practices on pre-stocking
and post stocking management. Growth studies in aquaculture system. Study on waste
accumulation in aquaculture system (NH3, Organic matter, CO2). Analysis of manure.
Practicals
Identification of common ornamental fishes and plants. Fabrication of all-glass aquarium.
Setting up and maintenance of Aquarium accessories and equipment. Conditioning and packing
of ornamental fishes. Preparation of feed. Setting up of breeding tank for live bearers, barbs,
goldfish, tetras, chiclids, gouramis, fighters and catfishes. Identification of ornamental fish
diseases and prophylactic measures.
Theory
Freshwater and marine fish seed resources 2 hrs. Natural breeding of finfishes2 hrs. Selection
of riverine spawn collection sites, gears used and methods of collection2 hrs. Spawn quality and
quantity indices1 hr. Advantages and disadvantages of riverine seed collection1 hr. Sexual
maturity and breeding season of various cultivable species2 hrs. Development of gametes in
male and female2 hrs. Fish egg and embryonic development2 hrs. Methods of breeding; bundh
breeding - wet and dry bundhs, collection and hatching of eggs, factors involved in bundh
breeding, advantages and disadvantages of bundh breeding4 hrs. Induced breeding of
warmwater finfishes, environmental factors affecting spawning, sympathetic breeding.
Hypophysation of fishes. Fish pituitary gland – its structure, collection, preservation and
preparation of extract for injection, dosages and methods of injection. Brood-stock
management and transportation of brood fish4 hrs. Synthetic hormones used for induced
breeding of carps1 hr. Different types of fish hatcheries-traditional, Chinese, glass jar and
modern controlled hatcheries 4 hrs. Causes of mortalities of eggs and spawn and remedies1 hr.
Spawn rearing techniques 1hr. Use of anesthetics in fish breeding and transport1hr. Breeding
techniques for Indian major carps, exotic carps, mahaseers, trouts, tilapias, catfishes, grey-
mullets, milk fish, pearl spot, sea bass, sea hourse, groupers, pacu, cobia, pompanos and
indigenous fishes, etc. 5 hrs Off-season andmultiple breeding of carps 1 hr.
Practicals
Study of maturity stages in fishes. Collection and preservation of fish pituitary gland,
preparation of PG extract, Hypophysation. Calculation of fecundity. Brood-stock maintenance
and selection of breeders for injection. Histological studies of ovary and testes. Different fish
hatchery systems, study of fish eggs and embryonic developmental stages. Identification of
eggs, spawn, fry and fingerlings of different species. Preparation and management of fish
nursery. Fish seed and brood-stock transportation, use of anesthetics, disinfectants and antibiotics
in fish breeding. Water quality monitoring in fish hatcheries and nurseries. Breeding and larval
rearing of common finfishes.
AQC 312 Shellfish Hatchery Management 3 (2+1)
Theory
Natural seed resources, site selection and collection methods 3 hr. Life cycle of important
shellfish (Penaeus monodon, P. indicus, Macrobrachiumrosenbergii, P. Vannamei, Scylla
serrata, lobster, edible, oyster, pearl oyster, fresh water mussel, holothurians, horse-shoe carb,
Sepia, Loligo, cray fish etc.) 4 hrs. Sexual maturity and breeding seasons of different species.
Maturation stages of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Penaeus monodon. and P. Vannamei 3
hrs. Induced maturation in Penaeus monodon and P. Vannamei P. Indicus by eye stalk ablation 3
hrs. Reproductive physiology. 2hr Reproductive harmones in crustaceans 2 hr. Brood stock
management of Penaeus monodon and Macrobrachiumrosenbergii. 3 hr Breeding and hatchery
management of Penaeus monodon and Macrobrachiumrosenbergii. 3hr Breeding and hatchery
management of crabs, lobster, mussel, edible and pearl oyster.6 hrs. Food and feeding of larval
stages of important shellfishes 4hr.. Health management in hatcheries 3hr.
Practicals
Identification of brood stock and maturity stages of important crustaceans and mollusks.
Observations on gonadal maturation of Penaeus monodon and Macrobrachium rosenbergii.
Breeding and larval rearing of Macrobrachium rosenbergii and Penaeus monodon P. Vannamei.
Identification of larval stages of important crustaceans and mollusks. Demonstration of eyestalk
ablation in Penaeus monodon. Collection, packing and transportation of shrimp/prawn seed and
brood stock. Practice in the operation of shrimp and prawn hatcheries. Water treatment and
management in shrimp and prawn hatcheries. Different chemicals and drugs used in
shrimp/prawn hatchery.
Preparation of charts on the present situation of reservoirs fisheries productivity; detailed case
studies of selected reservoirs on the changing trends in capture fisheries profile; drawing
inferences from the analysis of data; suggestions for the sustainable development of reservoirs
fisheries. Case studies on cage and pen culture; field visit to cage and pen culture site to acquaint
with construction details and operation 3hrs.
Practicals
Proximate composition analysis of feed ingredients and feeds. Preparation of artificial feeds
using locally available feed ingredients. Determination of sinking rate and stability of feeds.
Effect of storage on feed quality.
Practicals
Methods of collection and identification of different live food organisms. Laboratory scale
culture of selected live food organisms (green algae, spirulina, chetoceros, rotifer, Moina,
copepod). Evaluation of live food organisms. Decapsulation and hatching method of brine
shrimp cyst.
Practicals
Study of structure of prokaryot and Eukaoryt Cells. Study on Model of protein Synthesis, Study
of models rDNA Technology, Cell Culture, Isolation of Nucleic Acids, Restriction enzymes, Gel
Electrophorus, ELISA, DNA sequence analysis and comparison.
Practicals
Problems on Mendelian inheritance (qualitative genetics) - monohybrid and dihybrid ratios and
epistasis. Problems on quantitative traits, response to selection and heritability. Estimation of rate
of inbreeding and heterosis. Mitotic and meiotic chromosome preparation. Demonstration of
protocol of androgenesis, gynogenesis and polyploidy. Problems on gene and genotypic
frequency. Gamete cryopreservation protocols and quality evaluation of fish milt.
Practicals
Collection and identification of commercially important inland and marine fishes. Study of their
external morphology and diagnostic features. Modern taxonomic tools - Protein analysis and
electrophoretic studies; Karyotaxonomy - chromosome preparation and identification. DNA
barcoding, DNA polymorphism; Visit to fish landing centres to study commercially important
fishes and catch composition.
FRM 121 Taxonomy of Shellfish2 (1+1)
Theory
Study of external morphology of crustacea (shrimp, crab and lobster) 1 hr
meristic characteristics of crustacean (shrimp, crab and lobster) 1 hr.
Classification of crustacean up to the level of species with examples of commercially important
species 5 hrs.
Acetes indicus, Penaeus monodon, Penaeus indicus, Penaeus merguiensis, Penaeus vannamei,
Metapenaeus dobsoni, Metapenaeus affinis, Metapenaeus monoceros, Macrobrachium
rosenbergii, Macrobrachium idella, Macrobrachium malcolmsonii, Parapenaeopsis stylifera,
Scylla serrata, Scylla olivacea, Portunus pelagicus, Portunus sanguinolentus, Charybidis
feriatus, Heterocarpus woodmasoni, Puerulus sewelli, Panulirus homarus, Panulirus ornatus,
Panulirus polyphagus 3 hr
Study of external morphology of mollusca (Oyster, mussel, clam, squid, cuttlefish, octopus) 1 hr
meristic characteristics of mollusca (Oyster, mussel, clam, squid, cuttlefish, octopus) 1 hr.
Classification of mollusca up to the level of species with examples of commercially important
species 4 hrs.
Crassostrea madrasensis, Perna viridis, Perna perna, Villorita cyprinoides, Paphia malabarica,
Anadora granosa, Tridacna maxima, Pinctada fucata, Pinctada margaritifera, Sepia pharaonis,
Loligo duvaucelli, Cistopus indicus, Octopus vulgaris 2 hr
Practicals
Study of external morphology. Collection, preservation and identification of commercially
important prawns, shrimps, crabs, lobsters, bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods from natural
habitats. Field visits for collection and study of commercially important shellfishes.
Study of oral region and associated structures (teeth, gill rakers, buccopharynx). 2 hrs
Digestive system and associated digestive glands. Anatomy of alimentary canal, Food and
feeding habits of commercially important fishes.- classification of feeding types-predators,
grazers, filter feeders, bottom feeders and parasites. Feeding indices- Qualitative and quantitative
methods of analysis of gut contents. 4 hrs
Eggs and larval stages and developmental biology. General features of early development in
fishes, fertilization, cleavage, blastulation, gastrulation and organogenesis. Free embryo, larval
metamorphosis, degree days concept and critical period concept, viviaprity in fishes and
elasmobranchs 4 hrs
Age and growth determination by direct and indirect methods. –layered data on hard parts,
Peterson’s method, Tagging and marking. Length weight relationships and condition factor,
growth pattern- isometric and allometric. Methods of study of growth Petersen’s method and
back calculation of fish length from scale studies. 3 hrs
Fish migration - type and significance. Feeding and reproductive migration 2 hrs
Practicals
Study of internal organs – digestive, respiratory, circulatory, urino-genital system, nervous,
skeletal systems and endocrine system. Study of food and feeding habits. Analysis of gut
contents. Estimation of age and growth by direct and indirect methods. Classification of maturity
stages. Estimation of fecundity. Study of developmental stages. Tagging and marking.
Respiratory system: Physiology of gas exchange and dynamics of oxygen and carbon dioxide
transport in fin fsh. Gas exchange, transport and respiratory pigments in shell fish 4 hrs
Digestive system: Mechanical and chemical aspects of digestion, digestive enzymes and their
action, mechanism of absorption in fin fish and shell fish. 4 hrs
Osmoregulation; osmotic and ionic regulation in fresh water, marine, brackish water and
diadromous fishes. Osmoregulation in shell fish 5 hrs
Nervous system: Chemical basis of nerve impulse, synaptic transmission. Reflex action,
stimulus-response chain in stickle backs, pheromones. Generalized pattern of nervous system in
shell fish, giant neuron, neurotransmitters (eg. prawn, cephalopods) 4 hrs
Practicals
Estimation of oxygen consumption, Osmoregulation, ammonia excretion and carbon-dioxide
output. Influence of temperature and salinity on metabolism. Haematology of fin and shellfishes.
Histological techniques.
FAO major inland fishing areas of the world and their major fisheries, Status and trends of global
inland capture fisheries production 2 hrs
Inland fisheries resources of India, Riverine fishery resources – Himalayan Rivers and
Peninsular Rivers, Ichthyofauna of rivers, Fishery of major and minor carps, catfishes and other
groups, Reservoir fisheries and their management, Flood plain capture fishery- Present status of
exploitation and future prospects 4 hrs
Estuarine fishery resources of India—residents and migrants, fishery of prawns, crabs, molluscs,
mullets, clupeids, sciaenids, thread fins, perches and other groups, traditional fisheries like prawn
filtration 4 hrs
Coldwater fishery resources of India- fishery of snow trouts, mahseer, carps and trouts 1 hr
Fishery of brackishwater lakes- Chilka, Pulicat and Vembanad Lakes, present status of
exploitation and future prospects 3 hrs
Conservation and management of inland water resources –riverine and reservoir fisheries –
ranching and establishment of sanctuaries 3 hrs
Methodology for estimation of inland fish production in India and problems encountered 1 hr
Practicals
Analysis of species composition of commercial catches at landing and assembling centers,
sampling and familiarization of commercially important groups. Observations and experimental
operations of selected fishing crafts and gears in inland / estuarine waters. Maintenance of
records on catch data. Visit to Dept. of fisheries, lakes and reservoirs, net making yards.
Overview of marine fisheries resources of the world and India: Major fisheries of the world-
Peruvian anchovy,Alaskan Pollock, Japanese Pilchard, Atlantic herring, Oceanic tunas.
International fishery commissions 4 hrs
General aspects of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone – the major fishing zones- the
continental shelf and outer shelf region of each zone- characteristics, area potential and
exploitation. Potential marine fishery resources of the India’s EEZ 3 hrs
Important pelagic fishery resources: Clupeoid resources- Indian oil sardine, lesser sardines white
baits and other anchovies, other clupeids and wolf herring. Scombroid resources- Indian
mackerel, seer fishes, tunas, bonitos, bill fishes and ribbon fishes 5 hrs
Midwater resources- Bombay duck and carangid resources 2 hrs
Demersal resources: Elasmobranchs, sciaenids, silver bellies, pomfrets, other perches, cat fishes
lizard fishes and flat fishes 4 hrs
Crustacean resources- Prawns (penaeids and non penaeids), lobsters, crabs 4 hrs
Exploratory and deep sea fishery surveys and estimation of potential yield and potential based on
primary and secondary production 2 hrs
Practicals
Visit to fish landing centres, Observation and analysis of catches by major crafts and gears.
Field collection of fishes, crustaceans, molluscs and seaweeds and record keeping of relevant
data. Participation in fishing cruises. GIS and remote sensing in marine capture fishery.
Practicals
Study of length – weight relationship, segregation of stock using direct methods. Study of
analytical models: Beverton and Holt model. VBGF, Pauly’s integrated methods, graphical
models. Estimation of Z, F and M. estimation of net selectivity coefficient. Fitting of surplus
production model: Schaeffer model, Fox model. Study of yield isopleth diagrams. Micro-
computer packages ELEFAN, FISAT.
Practicals
Live and post mortem examination of fish and shellfish. Pathology of organ systems.
Histopathology of normal and diseases fish and shellfish, Diagnosis of abiotic fish diseases.
AAH 311 Microbial and Parasitic Diseases of Fish and Shellfish 3 (2+1)
Theory
Practicals
General procedure for disease diagnosis. Methods of sampling fish and shellfish for disease
diagnosis. Taxonomy, lifecycle and identification of fish and shellfish parasites .Sampling,
preparation of media and culture of pathogenic bacteria: Techniques for bacterial classification.
Techniques in disease diagnosis: Microbiological, haematological, Histopathological,
immunological, molecular techniques and Biochemical tests. Agglutination test; Challenge tests;
purification of virus; Stress related study of fish and shellfish; Disease treatment.
Practicals
Introduction to Pharmacy, Metrology, Prescription Writing, Preparation of drug solution, Source
and chemical nature of drugs, Incompatability, Pharmacutical technology, Bioassay of drugs,
Animal models in Pharmacological experiments, Methods of application of drugs in fish.
Practicals
Regulations of drug use. Introduction to antimicrobials, preparation of potassium permanganate
solution, preparation of weak Tincture Iodine. Minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC). Five-
plate screening test for the detection of antibiotic residue. Calculation of different disinfectants
dosage in treating fish ponds. Generic name, patent name, dosage and indications of various
aquaculture drugs used in fish health.
Practicals
Collection, separation and identification of fish leucocytes. Separation of blood plasma and
serum. Differential counting - RBC and WBC by Haemocytometer. Study of different types of
leukocytes and isolation of macrophages. Precipitin reactions - Agglutination test,immunogel
diffusion, double immuno diffusion, radial immuno diffusion assay, ELISA. Methods of vaccine
preparation and techniques of fish immunization.
Practicals
Handling of microscopes, Wet mount, smear and hanging drop preparations Micrometry-
Determination of size of micro organisms (ocular, stage micrometers). Tools and techniques in
sterilization methods:Filteration, dry heat, moist heat, chemical agents Cultivation technique:
Media preparation, Isolation -pure culture, subculture. Observation of fungi, blue-green algae,
and protozoans. Staining techniques for bacteria– simple, differential, structural and Biochemical
tests: Indole, methyl red, Voges Proskauer, citrate test, oxidase test, catalase tests. Collection of
water and sediment samples for microbiological analysis, Winogradsky cylinder, Isolation,
identification and enumeration of various groups of microorganisms from different water bodies
including aquaculture systems.
Study of bacteria involved in nutrient cycles. Biofilms, water testing for potability, enumeration
of coliform. Antibiotic sensitivity of bacteria - antibiotic sensitivity test – disc diffusion method.
Tropical cyclones: storm divisions; pressure and winds; vertical structure of storm centre;
hurricane, sea, swell and surge; hurricane warning 2 hr.
Introductionto Geography: shape, size and structure of the earth; concepts of latitude, longitude
and great circles; model globe, maps and different types of projections; cartography; landscape
1 hr.
Practicals
Graphic representation of structure of atmosphere; physical
layering and compositional layering. Temperature instruments: simple thermometers; Six's
Max-Min Thermometer; thermograph. Isotherms: world mean temperatures-January to July.
India mean temperatures - January to July. Humidity measurement: hygrometer; psychrometer;
relative humidity; dew point. Condensation: observation and identification of
various types of clouds. Depicting sky picture. Precipitation: measurement of rainfall using
rain gauge. Mapping Indian monsoons: south-west monsoon and rainfall in June, North-east
monsoon and rainfall in December; isohyets. Atmospheric pressure measurement: fortin' s
mercurial barometer; Aneroid barometer. Isobars: India mean pressure - Jan to July. Wind
observation and measurement: wind vane; cup anemometer. Ideal terrestrial/planetary
pressure and wind systems: diagrammatic representation. Geography: The Earth:
diagrammatic representation of shape, size, structure, zones, latitudes, longitudes and great
circles. Typical landscape mapping; map reading. Geographical terms used in landscape.
Soil Chemistry: origin and nature of soils. Physical properties of soil; soil colour.texture, structure,
pore size, bulk density, water holding capacity. Soil types and their distribution 3 hr. Soil
chemistry: soil colloids, cation exchange, organic carbon, Carbon - Nitrogen ratio, soil fertility 3
hrs. Soil reaction: acidity, alkalinity, conductivity, redox - potential. Submersed soils: wet lands,
peat soils, fluxes between mud and water, methane and hydrogen sulphide formation. Saline soils,
Alkali soils, acidsulphatesoils, iron pyrites, soilreclamation. Soil analysis: collection and
preparation of soil samples 4 hrs. Determination of soil texture, water holding capacity, pH,
conductivity, organiccarbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, lime requirement 3 hr. Soil and water
amendments: lime manures, fertilizers, micronutrients, zeolites, alum, gypsum 3 hr.
Environmental ameliorative: chlorination, deodorizers, bacterial formulation 3 hr. Soil quality
criteria/ requirements for aquaculture 2 hr.
Practicals
Principles of Titrimetry, Gravimetry, Potentiometry, Conductometry,
Refractometry, Colourimetry, Turbidimetry, Spectrophotometry (UV, Visible, Flame, AAS),
computerized instrument system. Demonstration: demonstration of laboratory glass wares
and equipment used in water and soil analysis. Water analysis: measurement of temperature,
turbidity, determination of pH and EC. Determination of salinity, Chlorinity, Total solids,
Redox potential, DO, Free CO2. Determination of total alkalinity, hardness. Determination of
inorganic nitrogen, and phosphorus Soil analysis: Determination of soil texture, soil pH,
conductivity, soil available nitrogen, available phosphorus, and organic carbon.
Practicals
Morphometry of lakes, ponds and streams. Determination of physical characteristics of
lentic water bodies. Determination of chemical characteristics of lentic
water bodies. Determination of physical characteristics of lotic water bodies. Determination of
chemical characteristics of lotic water bodies. Collection and identification of fresh water
phytoplankton. Enumeration and biomass estimation of freshwater phytoplankton. Estimation
of primary productivity in fresh water bodies. Collection and identification of fresh water
zooplankton. Enumeration and biomass estimation of fresh water zooplankton. Collection and
identification of benthos from lakes and ponds, streams and canals. Collection and identification of
nekton/aquatic insects from freshwater bodies. Collection and identification of aquatic
plants from different fresh water bodies. Field visit to lotic and lentic water bodies.
Practicals
Field visits and operation of oceanographic instruments- Nansen reversing water sampler,
Bathythermograph, Grabs, Corers, Current meters, Tidal gauges, Echo-sounder. Measurement of
temperature, Transparency, pH. Determination of DO, Salinity, Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite,
Phosphate and Silicate in sea water
Practicals
Study of common instruments used for collection of phytoplankton, zooplankton and benthos.
Collection, preservation and analysis of phytoplankton, zooplankton, sea weeds, Collection
preservation and analysis of inter tidal organisms.
AEM 212 Aquatic Ecology, Biodiversity and Disaster Management 3 (2+1)
Theory
Aquatic environment, Flora and fauna: Components of aquatic systems, Aquatic productivity,
nutrient cycles, energy flow, food chain 3 hr. Animal associations: Symbiosis, commensalisms,
parasitism, prey-predator relationship, host parasite relationship 3 hr. Aquatic biodiversity-its
importance, species diversity, genetic diversity, habitat diversity, diversity indices 3 hr.
Ecological and evolutionary processes 2 hr. Ecological niches – lagoons, estuaries, mangroves,
coral reefs, flood plains, coastal wet lands, bheels, oxbow lakes 3 hr. Threats to biodiversity-
habitat destination, introduction of exotic species, Conservation of habitats, marine parks and
sanctuaries. Conservation programmes for endangered species, ex situ and in situ conservation,
captive breeding and management of endangered species. Various national and international
conventions and regulations concerning biodiversity, including use of selective gears and
exclusion devices 3 hr.
Disaster Management in Fisheries:
Basic concepts: Hazard, risk, vulnerability, disaster, capacity building. Multi-hazard and disaster
vulnerability of India 3 hr. Types of natural and manmade hazards in fisheries and aquaculture -
cyclones, floods, droughts, tsunami, El-nino, algal blooms, avalanches, pollution, habitat
destruction, over fishing, introduction of exotic species, landslides, epidemics, loss of bio-
diversity etc.2 hr Causes, characteristics and effects of disasters. Management strategies: pre-
disaster, during disaster and post-disaster 2 hr. Pre-disaster: prevention, preparedness and
mitigation; different ways of detecting and predicting disasters; early warning, communication
and dissemination, community based disaster preparedness, structural and non-structural
mitigation measures2 hr. During disaster: response and recovery systems at national, state and
local, coordination between different agencies, international best practices2 hr. Post-disaster:
Methods for assessment of initial and long term damages, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Prevalent national and global management practices in disaster management2 hr. Agencies
involved in monitoring and early warnings at district, state, national and global levels 1 hr. Sea
safety and health. Acquaintance with fire-fighting devices.Life saving appliances and first-aid 3
hr. Uses of distress signals and technologies.Relief and rehabilitation measures, trauma
counseling 2hr.
Practicals
Collection of species of fishes and other organisms and studying the assemblages of organisms
of rocky, sandy and muddy shores, lentic and lotic habitats. Observation of adaptive characters
and interrelationships like commensalisms, symbiosis, parasitism and predation. Field visits to
mangroves, marine parks, sanctuaries, coral reefs, rivers, hills, streams, lakes and reservoirs.
Working out biodiversity indices.
AEM 321 Aquatic Pollution 2 (1+1)
Theory
Introduction to aquatic pollution, the sources of pollutants, toxic organic compounds and their
impacts in the aquatic organisms and the abiotic environment 2 hr, Classification of pollution-
physical, chemical and biological classification of water pollution- description of
terminologies1 hr. Sewage and domestic wastes- composition and pollution effects- sewage
treatment and its reuse 2 hr. Agricultural wastes- organic detritus, nutrients, Adverse effects
of oxygen demanding wastes: importance of dissolved oxygen; Oxygen demand; BOD; COD;
Oxygen budget1 hr; Biological effects of organic matter1 hr. Excessive plant nutrients:
Eutrophication; Red tides and fish kills. Pesticide types and categories; inorganic pesticides,
Organo-chlorine compounds, Organo-phosphorous compounds; Polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs)1 hr; Bioaccumulation and impact on aquatic fauna and human health; toxicology.
Heavy metals: Interaction of heavy metals with water and aquatic organisms1 hr.
Bioremediation and Phytoremediation. Oil pollution; Crude oil and its fractions1 hr; Sources of
oil pollution; Treatment of oil spills at sea; Beach Cleaning; Toxicity of Petroleum
Hydrocarbons1 hr; Ecological Impact of Oil pollution- Case studies1 hr. Microbial
pollution: Types of aquatic microbes; autotrophs and heterotrophs; saprotrophs and
necrotrophs; Sewage Fungus Complex; Transmission of Human Pathogenic Organisms;
Zoonosis; Development of Antibiotic Resistance and its impact 2 hr; Biofilms and
Biocorrosion1 hr; Radioactivity and background radiation of earth: Radionuclide polluting,
special effects of radioactive pollution1 hr. Thermal pollution and its effects, Physical and
chemical nature of possible effluents from major industries in India. Monitoring and
control of pollution: Biological indicators of pollution1 hr. Solid waste management1 hr.
Practicals
Physical characteristics of polluted waters; Colour, Odour, Turbidity.
Determination of pH, salinity, alkalinity, hardness, BOD, COD, Hydrogen sulphide,
Phosphates, Ammonia, Nitrates, Heavy metals and Oil and grease in water. Determination of pH,
conductivity, organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, heavy metals in sediments. Study of
pathogenic and coliform bacteria. Bacteriological quality of water; Colliform tests, IMVIC
test, standard plate count, methods of enumerating bacterial biomass in waters and waste
waters. Pollution flora and fauna: indicator species- algae, protozoa and insect larva. Methods
of pesticide residue analysis in waters and fish tissue; bioassay and toxicity study.
AEM 311 Coastal Zone Management 2 (1+1)
Theory
Estuaries, Wet lands and Lagoons 1 hr, Living resources – Non living resources 1 hr. Principles
of remote sensing: orbits, electromagnetic radiation, diffraction, electro-optical, and microwave
systems 2 hr. Data Input, Data Management, Data Quality. Remote Sensing for Coastal
Management.Geographical Information System (GIS): Definition, Concepts, Data Acquisition
and Data Management. Applications of GIS in aquatic resource identification 3 hr. Coastal
Regulation Zone (CRZ) Act, Coastal regulation zones for main land and islands – Environmental
policies, planning, administrative and regulations. CRZ mapping. Integrated Coastal Zone
Management (ICZM); concept, application and case studies 2 hr. Communication, research,
integration, institutional arrangements, regulations, stakeholder participation, the role of the
private sector in ICZM 3 hr. Impacts of human activities on coastal and ocean areas: Challenges
related to climate change, expanding tourism, declining fisheries, intensive shipping and
biodiversity protection. Problems related to sectors such as tourism and fisheries in the ICZM
context; Analysis of multiple use management problems typical for the coastal areas with the
maritime industry 3 hr. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Principles and process. EIA
of coastal industries.Evaluation and Methodology 2 hr; Social Impact Assessment and other
developmental activities 1 hr.
Practicals
Field visit to different coastal environments to study erosion of beaches, Identification of
ecologically sensitive areas and protection, Study of CRZ, ICZM along the coastal belt, Study on
implementation and violation of CRZ, Study of application of remote sensing and GIS, Project
preparation of EIA.
Practicals
Estimation of moisture, crude protein, fat, ash (including acid soluble) in fish sample.
Determination of energy value of fish. Estimation of glucose and salt content in foods.
Colorimetric method of estimation of proteins and carbohydrates. Use of pH meter. Estimation
of freshness quality indices such as TVBN, TMA, alpha-amino nitrogen, PV, FFA, TBA value of
fish. Estimation of fibre in foods.
Practicals
Sanitation and plant housekeeping; chilling and freezing equipment, instruments; packages and
product styles; methods of icing fish; cooling rate; preservation by chilled sea water; freezing
and thawing curves; freezing of different varieties of fish and shellfish; estimation of drip;
determination of quality changes during frozen storage; inspection of frozen fishery products;
visits to ice plants, cold storages and freezing plants.
FPT 221 Fish Canning Technology 2 (1+1)
Theory
Introduction to canning and its historical developments 1 hr. Advantages of canning in relation
to other preservation methods 1hr. Raw materials and sub materials, their characteristics and
suitability for canning1 hr. Classification of foods based on pH, commercial sterility, Absolute
sterility, pasteurisation and sterilization 2 hr. Canning process, process flow steps involved
HTST and aseptic canning 2 hr. General steps in canning procedure and importance, preparation
of raw material, packing, pre-cooking, exhausting, seaming, retorting, cooling labelling and
storage1 hr. Principles of thermal processing. Heat resistance of micro organisms, heat
penetration studies, mechanism of heat transfer 2 hr. Cold spot and its importance, convection
and conduction type of packs. Process calculation by general/ graphical methods, estimation of
Fo value of the process (D-value, Z-Value TDT, F-value, lethal rate) 1 hr. Commercial
sterilization, 12-D concept 1 hr. Canning of commercially important fin fishes, shell fishes and
cephalopods 1 hr. Spoilage of canned foods, types, causes and preventive measures 1 hr. Quality
standards, plant layout, hygiene and sanitation and waste disposal 2 hr. Types of packaging
materials for canned foods, metal containers (Tin Plate, TFS, Aluminium cans) and retortable
pouches 2 hr.
Practicals
Types of cans, canning equipments and layout of cannery. Canning of different
varietiesoffishandshellfish.Cutouttestofcannedproducts.Examinationofcandouble seam. Heat
resistance of bacteria. Heat penetration in canned food, thermal process calculation by general
method. Study of spoilage condition in canned products. Familiarization with various packaging
materials and container for fish products.
Practicals
Preparation ofsalted fish, dried fishandsmoked fishbydifferent methods.
Qualityassessmentofsalted,driedandsmokedfish. Preparation ofprawn&fishpickles. Preparation
offermented fishsauce andmarinaded
products.Preparationofsurimiandsurimibasedproducts.Preparationofdiversifiedandvalueaddedfis
hproducts. Quality assessmentofmarket sample of dried and fermented fish products.
Practicals
Preparationoffishmeal, fishbodyoil,
fishliveroil,fishmaws,isinglass,fishsilage,ensilage,fishglue,fishgelatin, fattice, pearl essence,
chitin, chitosanand fishmanure Preparationof acid and fermented silage. Preparation of
fishproteinconcentrate and fishhydrolysate.
Practicals
Sampling and processing of samples for microbiological investigation. Enumeration of
microorganisms associated with finfish, shellfish, water and ice. Testing of water for potability.
Isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria associated with fish and fishery products -
Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus,, E coli, Salmonella, Listeriamonocytogenes and faecal
streptococci. Biochemical tests for characterization of bacteria. Molecular methods for the
detection of pathogenic microorganisms. Determination of MIC and MCC of chemical
preservatives.
Practicals
Assessment of quality of fresh fish by sensory, biochemical, and instrumental methods.
Chlorination and Hardness estimations. Quality analysis of canned, frozen, cured and pickled
fish products. Quality tests for tin and corrugated containers. Assessment of plant, equipment
sanitation and personnel hygiene. Detection of filth and extraneous matter in traditional
processed products.
Practicals
Evaluation of potential site for aquaculture. Land survey – chain surveying, compass surveying,
leveling, plane table surveying and contouring; soil analysis for farm construction. Design and
layout plan of fresh water and brackish water farms and hatcheries. Design of farm structure:
ponds, dykes and channels. Earth work calculations and water requirement calculation. Visit to
different types of farms.
Practicals
Drawing of Refrigeration and Fish processing machineries plant layout, Graphically represented
symbols used in refrigeration, Handling and operation of compressors, condensers, evaporators
expansion valves, low and high pressure switches. Study of auxiliary equipments: Receiver, oil
charging, refrigerant charging, gas purging, oil draining, types of defrosting. Power transmission
line diagram of different fish processing machineries. Visit to processing plant refrigeration
plant, Visit to ice plant, Visit to fishing harbor to study the fish hold, refrigerated fish rooms.
Calculation on refrigeration effect and cooling load.
Practicals
Anchoring, coming along side the berth and leaving, practicing the different types of knots and
wire splices, use of magnetic compass, GPS, Echo-sounder. CHART WORK-Finding positions
by latitudes and longitudes by position lines by cross bearing, horizontal sextant, angles, vertical
sextant angle and by running fix, finding position by speed, distance and time findings set and
drift of current and findings course made good speed made good and steering course and finding
position by counter acting the current observation of RADAR
Practicals
Study of net making tools; Knots and hitches used in net making. Methods of net making: Hand
braiding- Chain mesh method and loop methods of net making. Shaping of webbing: baiting,
creasing and reducing mesh size step by step. Tailoring method : T and N direction of webbing;
T-cuts, N-cuts, B-cuts and their combination.Joining of net pieces. Net mounting –hanging
coefficient, hung depth and their calculation. Selvedging. Methods of net mounting: reeving,
stapling and norselling. Mending and net shooter techniques.
Practicals
Construction of questionnaires and schedules. Diagrams and frequency graphs. Calculation of
arithmetic mean, median, mode, range, mean deviation, variance, standard deviation. Exercises
on probability, Binomial and Poisson distributions, Area of normal curve ,confidence interval for
population mean, Test of hypothesis based on normal, t, and chi-square. Computation of Simple
correlation and regression. Fitting of length - weight relationship in fishes.
Practicals
Demand and supply functions of fish market – determination of equilibrium price for fish and
fisheries products, calculation of price, income and cross elasticities. Production function –
production with one or two variable inputs. Shifting demand and surplus curve and its
importance in fish price. Economic analysis on cost, return and breakeven of any two production
units like fish farm / shrimp farm / seed production unit /fish processing plant / export unit.
Practicals
Developing questionnaire and conducting market surveys, analysis of primary and secondary
market data. Exercises on equilibrium price for fish and fishery products; estimation of demand
and supply using simple regression. Analysis of credit schemes of banks and the government.
Case studies of cooperatives. Visit to co-operative societies, commercial banks and fish markets
and organizations dealing with marketing of fish and fishery products. Pattern and Performance
of India's Seafood Exports; Case studies on product and market diversification. Case studies on
competitiveness of Indian fish and fish products.
IT and its importance. IT tools, IT-enabled services and their impact on society; computer
fundamentals; hardware and software; input and output devices; word and character
representation 3 hr; features of machine language, assembly language, high-level language and
their advantages and disadvantages, 2hr; principles of programming- algorithms and flowcharts;
2hr. Operating systems (OS) - definition, basic concepts, introduction to WINDOWS and
LINUX Operating Systems, 2hr; Local area network (LAN), Wide area network(WAN), Internet
and World Wide Web, HTML and IP, 1hr; Introduction to MS Office - Word, Excel, Power
Point, 2 hr. Audio visual aids - definition, advantages, classification and choice of A.V aids,
2hr; cone of experience and criteria for selection and evaluation of A.V aids, 2 hr; video
conferencing. Communication process, Berlo’ s model, feedback and barriers to communication,
2 hr.
Practicals
Exercises on binary number system, algorithm and flow chart; MS Word; MS Excel; MS Power
Point; Internet applications: Web Browsing, Creation and operation of Email account; Analysis
of fisheries data using MS Excel. Handling of audio visual equipments. Planning, preparation,
presentation of posters, charts, overhead transparencies and slides. Organization of an audio
visual programme.
MGT 221 Fisheries Extension Education 2 (1+1)
Theory
Introduction to extension education and fisheries extension - concepts, objectives and principles;
extension education, formal and informal education; History and role of fisheries extension in
fisheries development2 hr. Fisheries extension methods- individual, group and mass contact
methods and their effectiveness, factors influencing their selection and use2 hr; characteristics of
technology, transfer of technology process; important TOT programs in fisheries; role of NGOs
and SHGs in fisheries 3 hr; Fisheries co-management; Adoption and diffusion of innovations,
adoption and diffusion process, adopter categories and barriers in diffusion of fisheries
innovations2hr; Extension program planning and evaluation - steps and importance;
participatory planning process, PRA and PTD 3 hr. Basic concepts in rural sociology and
psychology and their relevance in fisheries extension 2 hr; social change, social control, social
problems and conflicts in fisheries2 hr; gender issues in fisheries; theories of learning, learning
experience, learning situation 2 h
Practicals
Collection of socio-economic data from fishing villages; study of social issues/problems through
participatory and rapid rural appraisal techniques, stake holders analysis and needs assessment;
assessment of development needs of community and role of formal and non – governmental
organizations through stakeholder analysis; case studies on social/gender issues and social
conflicts in fisheries. Case studies on extension programs and Success stories. Practical exercises
on conducting fish farmers meet.
MGT 113 Physical Education, First Aid & Yoga Practices 1 (0+1)
Practicals
Introductiontophysicaleducation:definition,objectives,scope,history, development
a n d importance; p h y s i c a l culture; Meaning and importance of Physical Fitness and
Wellness; Physical fitness components -
speed,strength,endurance,power,flexibility,agility,coordinationandbalance; Warming up -
General & Specific & its Physiological basis; Test and measurement in physical education;
Training and Coaching - Meaning & Concept; Methods of Training; aerobicandanaerobic
exercises; Calisthenics, weight training, circuit training, interval training, Fartlektraining;
Effects of Exercise on Muscular, Respiratory, Circulatory & Digestive systems; Balanced Diet
and Nutrition: Effects of Diet on Performance; Physiological changes due to ageing and role of
regular exercise on ageing process; Personality, its dimensions and types; Role of sports in
personality development; Motivation and Achievements in Sports; Learning and Theories of
learning; Adolescent Problems & its Management; Posture; Postural Deformities; Exercises for
good posture.
Yoga; Introduction to - Asanas, Pranayam, Meditation and Yogic Kriyas; Role of yoga in sports;
Governance of sport in India; Important national sporting events; Awards in Sports; History,
latest rules, measurements of playfield, specifications of equipments, skill, technique, style and
coaching of major games( Cricket, football, table Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball,
Kabaddi and Kho-Kho) and Athletics
Needandrequirementoffirstaid.FirstAidequipmentsandupkeep.Handlingandtransport ofinjured
Itraumatized persons. Emergencyprocedureforsuffocation,demonstrationof
artificialrespiration.Treatmentofinjuries(woundsandbleeding)-methodsofdressingand bandages;
first-aid procedure for injured bones. Handling unconsciousness; Treatment of
bumsandscalds.Emergencyprocedureforpoisoningwithspecialreferencestosnakebite. Injuries I
accidents in fishing, fish processing factories, chemical laboratories and their treatments. Shock
injuries tomuscles andjoints andtreatments. Sportsinjuries andtheir treatments.