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Oceanographic and Limnological Methods

Water sampling methods and determination of some physico-chemical parameters of aquatic habitats shall be dealt with; sampling and enumeration of plankton and plankton productivity, using the “light and dark” bottle method, chlorophyll-a concentration and biomass estimates will be studied. Sampling of benthos and determination of productivity of benthic faunal populations using the removal-summation, instantaneous growth, Allen curve, and Hynes methods will be studied. Analysis of substrate particle size would also be carried out.

Course Code: 
FAS 827
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Oceanography and Limnology

Thesis research in Aquaculture

Students are required to undertake a field and/or laboratory research project in any aspect of aquaculture and present a thesis thereafter. It is also required that students make at least two seminar presentations during the research and thesis preparation, as well as an oral defense of the thesis.

Course Code: 
FAS 899B
No. of Credits: 
15
Level: 
Level 900
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems

The course will discuss the sources of aquatic pollution. Toxic substances and oil pollution will be discussed. Nutrient input and eutrophication, and thermal pollution shall be highlighted. The course would also discuss global environmental change and the ocean.

Course Code: 
FAS 826
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Oceanography and Limnology

Current Research and Communication in Aquaculture

Students are required to read research papers on current developments in aquaculture, paying particular attention to the methodology, presentation of results and discussions. The course offers students the opportunity to present seminars on the reading materials. Statistical packages used in contemporary research, and scientific writing will be discussed.

Course Code: 
FAS 818
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Aquaculture Management Practices and Entrepreneurship

This course examines the various aquaculture systems, management practices and production levels.  It also gives an overview of the status of aquaculture globally as well as in Ghana and other African countries.  Harvesting, processing and marketing strategies of aquaculture products will be studied.  Students will be taught how to prepare business plans and financial budgets for fish production, and record keeping.  Various sources of funding and strategies for investment will be discussed.

Course Code: 
FAS 817
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Seed Production and Stocking

Reproductive strategies of selected warm water finfish and shellfish will be examined and linked to the mass production of their seed for culture purposes.  Students will study the techniques of hybridization and selective breeding, as well as monosex fish production.  Hands-on activities will include spawning induction, artificial fertilization, and rearing. Stocking of ponds, cages and pens will be undertaken as well as evaluation of substrates for settlement of oyster spat. The control of species introductions and escape of farmed animals will be discussed.

Course Code: 
FAS 816
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Diseases and Parasites of Fish

The course presents a study of clinical diagnosis of bacterial, viral, fungal and other parasitic diseases of cultured species.  The practical work will involve the isolation, culture and identification of the disease-causing organisms.  Students will also study fouling agents and their effect on shellfish production. Formulation of corrective measures for the control of fish diseases and fouling agents will be examined.

Course Code: 
FAS 815
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
Second Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Fish Nutrition

This course involves an analysis of basic and applied aspects of warm water fish nutrition. Areas covered include nutrient requirement and metabolism, nutrient sources, nutrient chemistry, diet formulation and ration. Practical work will consist of preparation, administering and evaluation of feed including live feed.  Students will be introduced to the use of statistical packages for evaluating quality of fish feeds.

Course Code: 
FAS 814
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Biology of Selected Culture Species

A study of the biology of the commonly cultured finfish and shellfish species in tropical Africa is provided.  The course begins with an introductory discussion of the attributes of cultivable species, followed by in-depth study of the morphology, anatomy, respiration, food and feeding habits, growth characteristics, and reproductive habits of selected species.  Local examples of species with potential for culturing will also be considered.  Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the biological attributes and culture methods.

Course Code: 
FAS 813
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

Water Quality Management

The course offers in-depth study of the neoconservative and conservative aspects of water in enclosures and other facilities for aquaculture.  Students will also study the chemical, biological, and mechanical methods of maintaining and improving water quality in aquaculture.  The possible causes and prevention of pollution of aquaculture systems as well as by the systems will be discussed.

Course Code: 
FAS 812
No. of Credits: 
3
Level: 
Level 800
Course Semester: 
First Semester
Select Programme(s): 
Aquaculture

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