Members of the University Community are to download the Staff Reward and Recognition Forms to nominate deserving staff in the various categories for the 4th Staff Reward and Recognition ceremony scheduled for December 2019.
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This will be a research project in any area of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of relevance to the Department. Projects will be undertaken by all students in the Final Year. While students are encouraged to select their own research topics of interest, the Department may offer some research topics as well. Students will be expected to identify problems in their field of study, write and defend a project proposal aimed at finding solution(s) to the problem. Students will collect data, conduct analysis and prepare a report to be submitted at the end of their study.
Course Code:
FAS 499
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course introduces students to the concept and principles of underlining climate change. Causes and trends in the indicators of climate change are described at both global and local levels. Human-induced causes of climate change are elaborated with examples such as emission of greenhouse gases and deforestation. Trends in temperature, precipitation, and frequency and intensity of storms are highlighted as indicators of climate change. Emphasis is placed on the possible impacts of climate change including coastal flooding, erosion, ecosystem services, fish catches, etc. Mitigation and adaptation strategies to limit the effect of these impacts are discussed. The course then introduces students to effective communication strategies on climate change issues.
Course Code:
FAS 422
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
This course will introduce students to general marine environment, physiography, coastal morphometry, marine resources and productivity. Aspects Marine law and its application in the protection of marine environment, the rational exploitation of marine resources will be examined. Students will also be introduced to the science of oil and gas exploration, development and production. Oil pollution: behaviour, characteristics and impact on biota and coastal resources will be discussed. Students will also be exposed to the management of oil spills in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, impact assessment and clean-up. Ballast water ecology with focus on introduction of invasive species, the ecological significance of invasive species transfer, survival strategies of invasive species and implications on biodiversity conservation will be discussed.
Course Code:
FAS 421
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
This course will introduce students to the basic principles in ecological modelling, the types and functions and how they are used for scientific investigations. Students will also be exposed to relevant terminologies such as state variables, system state and simulation. The course will also present the basic steps for ecological modelling (i.e. model conceptualization, formulation, calibration and verification) which will be demonstrated using known ecological relations and data from field and laboratory observations.
Course Code:
FAS 420
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course introduces students to the phenomenon of pollution in aquatic ecosystems. A survey of pollutants, their sources and effects on aquatic abiotic parameters and biotic communities are presented. Organic pollution and biological oxygen demand, pollution indicators, effects of pollution on biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems and strategies for prevention and handling pollution are discussed. Students are also introduced to the procedures of environmental impact assessment.
Course Code:
FAS 419
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course exposes students to issues of the coastal zone, tools for ICZM and institutional and policy aspects of the coastal zone. The issues address biodiversity loss including dwindling fisheries; pollution; erosion; sanitation and health; effects of climate change; poverty and conflict of interests. The ICZM tools enable the students to acquire skills in information technology, data collection and analysis, survey methods, environmental quality monitoring (soil, water and air), EIA,SIA, valuation methods of resources, physical planning and management skills (communication, presentation, time management, negotiation conflict resolution). The institutional and policy aspects examine district, national and inter-sectoral involvement. The roles of traditional, institutional, social and cultural issues are discussed. Inter-governmental and regional co-operation are examined as well as financial and legal issues. Non-governmental and community initiatives are also discussed.
Course Code:
FAS 416
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
Second Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course examines feeding and reproductive biology of fish of commercial importance, their age and growth parameters. The interaction of reproduction, growth and mortality in fish production, and the use of these concepts in fisheries management are discussed. Students are introduced to methods for the prediction of fisheries yields, stock assessment, and determination of indices of over fishing. Also discussed are fishing methods, the effects of impoundments on fisheries and the characteristics of the Ghanaian fishing industry. Students will also be introduced to various types of fisheries practiced locally and internationally, exploitation methods of fisheries, International Law of the Sea, regional treaties, regulations and bodies responsible for fisheries management (such as ICCAT, CECAF, etc.). Role of the Ministry of Fisheries and community involvement in fisheries management will be discussed.
Course Code:
FAS 414
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course examines the types of wetlands with the emphasis on general characteristics of tropical wetlands. Interactions of wetlands with other ecosystems will be addressed as well as productivity, biomass and turnover. Human influence on wetlands as well as their economic, social and ecological importance is discussed. Attention will also be paid to the indigenous and conventional methods of conserving the ecological integrity of wetlands. Special reference will be made to designation of Ramsar sites.
Course Code:
FAS 413
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science
The course examines the principles underlying aquatic productivity and introduces students to the procedures for constructing holding facilities (ponds, cages, tanks, etc.) seed production and stocking are discussed. It gives an overview of systems of freshwater, marine and brackish water culture of finfish and shellfish. It also examines water quality (physico-chemical properties) of water and quantity in aquaculture. Students will study holding facilities with the view to managing/controlling them. The course will also introduce students to feed and feeding of stocked species, including harvesting techniques and marketing strategies for the cultured products and general fish pond management.
Course Code:
FAS 412
No. of Credits:
3
Level:
Level 400
Course Semester:
First Semester
Select Programme(s):
Fisheries and Aquatic Science