Learn/NABTEB/Syllabus/FisheriesStudy this course in LearnPractice opens in your NABTEB workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this courseOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the NABTEB guide.course outlineFIT 13 - The relevance of Physical Geography to FisheriesDefinition of Physical GeographyComponents of Physical Geography relevant to fisheries sciencesThe components of fisheries scienceTypes of environment in which fishes livesPhysical and chemical characteristics of fresh waterPhysical and chemical characteristics of brackish waterPhysical and chemical characteristics of marine waterIdentification of lakes, estuaries and deltas in natural situations and mapsDifferences between lakes, rivers, lagoons and estuariesFIT 13 - Name and locations of continents, oceans and relief features of the basin in the worldThe world mapThe ocean of the world on mapDifferences between mountains, hills, valleys and other land configurationExplanation of land configuration to types of lakes, rivers and other water bodiesFIT 13 - Weather InstrumentsThe use of the following instruments: rain guageThe use of the following instruments: thermometerThe use of the following instruments: hygrometerThe use of the following instruments: barometerThe use of the following instruments: wind vaneThe use of the following instruments: sunshine recorderThe use of weather records to fisheries scienceFIT 13 - Forms of life in Aquatic EnvironmentsImportance of phytoplankton and zooplankton in aquatic environmentIdentification and drawing important invertebrates (crustaceans mainly)Explanation of importance of crustaceans in aquatic environmentIdentification of fin and shell fishes in the sea and their adaptive featuresIdentification of common aquatic weeds in NigeriaFIT 21 - Basic Fish BiologyIdentify different types of fishFish grouping into: Fin FishFish grouping into: Shell FishFish grouping into: Bony/Cathogeneous fishFish grouping into: Habitat (Ecology) fishExternal Features of fish and their functionsInternal Features of fish and their functionsGrowth, feeding and reproduction of fishFIT 21 - Fisheries Development in NigeriaImportance of fish in human nutritionHistory of development of fisheries Industry from pre-independence Nigeria to dateStatus of fisheries resources production in Nigeria economyThe roles of the following fisheries sub-sector economy: Artisanal (Subsistence, Small-Scale and Commercial)The roles of the following fisheries sub-sector economy: IndustrialThe roles of the following fisheries sub-sector economy: Aqua-CultureProblems associated with each sub-sectorPossible solutionsFIT 21 - Concept of Fisheries TechnologyExplanation of the following concepts: Fish technologyExplanation of the following concepts: Fishing technologyExplanation of the following concepts: Fisheries technologyFIT 21 - Fish ClassificationBasic Principles of fish classificationThe difference between fin fishes and shell fishesMain groups of Nigerian fishes (marine, Brackish water and fresh water species) and their diagnostic features as well as main characteristicsFIT 21 - External Morphology of Bony fishMorphmetric or meristic characters of fish i.e. standard length, total length, trunk, head girth, head trunk and tail region of a typical fishDifferent types of fish scales - Ctenoid, Ganoid, Cydoid and PlacoidMethods of identifying and drawing fish skinFIT 21 - Internal Features of Bony FishIdentifying the elementary canal and associated structures - mouth, teeth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, pancreas, liver, kidney, spleen gas bladder, gills, gonads and heart of fishDissecting and drawing to scale fish alimentary canal relative to body lengthFIT 21 - Fisheries development in Nigeria (Sub-sectors)Fisheries sub-sector in Nigeria: Artisanal (Subsistence, Small-scale and Commercial)Fisheries sub-sector in Nigeria: IndustrialFisheries sub-sector in Nigeria: Aqua-CultureFIT 22 - AquacultureDefinition of aquacultureHistory of aquaculture with particular reference to Nigeria, the present status and its prospects in futureThe potential of aquaculture in boosting fish production in NigeriaIdentification of major fish types in Nigeria, fish seed, table fish, ornamental fish, shall fishKey species of fish cultured in NigeriaFIT 22 - Fish Culture SystemsDefinition of extensive, semi-intensive and intensive farming systemsThe differences betweens extensive, semi-intensive and intensive fish farming systemsVarious facilities for the culture of fishFIT 22 - Natural and supplementary fish feeds in pondsExplanation on natural and supplementary fish feedsMethods for the production of natural fish foodProcedure for compounding simple fish rationsLocally available common fish feed stuffsPractical feeding of fishProduction of fish feed pelletsPackaging of fish feed pelletsFIT 22 - Enemies of fish under cultureDefinition of water pollutionIdentifying ways of dealing with problems of water pollution in fish cultureSimple methods of improving water qualityIdentifying fish predators and controlIdentifying aquatic weeds and controlCommon fish diseases and parasites and how to control themFIT 22 - Construction and management of aquariumDefinition of aquariumMaterials for construction of an aquariumTypes of aquaria (natural & artificial)Some of the natural plants found in an aquariumSome common ornamental fishes found in an aquariumCommon fish feed used in aquariaMethods of maintaining acquariaFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - AquacultureKey species of fish cultured in NigeriaMajor fish types in Nigeria fish seed table fish, ornamental fish, shell fishDifferent culturable fish species: TilapiaDifferent culturable fish species: ClariasDifferent culturable fish species: HeterobrachusDifferent culturable fish species: Cyprinus CaspioDifferent culturable fish species: Heterotis nitotiansFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - Types of fish culture systemThe facilities for the culture of fishPreparation of ponds for stockingStock pond as desiredMethods of compounding simple fish ratioPractical feeding of fishFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - Fish seed productionPackaging fish fry/finger lings for transportationDefinition of hypophysation of fishFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - Fish harvestingEquipment used for harvesting fish by partial croppingEquipment used for harvesting fish by total croppingMethods of harvesting and crop fishing by total or partial croppingFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - Enemies of fish undercultureFish predators and minor controlAquatic weedCommon Fish diseases and parasites and how to control themFIT 22 (PRACTICAL) - The Construction of AquariumMaterials for construction of an aquariumTypes of aquarium (natural & artificial)Natural plants found in an aquariumCommon fish seed used in aquariaCommon ornamental fishes found in an aquariumConstruction of AquariumFIT 23 (PRACTICAL) - Classifications of Fishing GearIdentification of all the traditional and modern fishing gear in use in NigeriaClassification of fishing gears and method under: Active fishing gears (trawl, cast net, seine nets, claps nets etc.)Classification of fishing gears and method under: Passive fishing gears (gile net, trammel nets, traps etc.)FIT 23 (PRACTICAL) - Netting materials for gear constructionNatural fibers materials for net constructionSynthetic materials for net constructionPhysical characteristics of synthetic fibers (flexibility, strength etc.)Identification tests on the various types of synthetic fiber (water and visual tests)FIT 23 (PRACTICAL) - Basic processes of net constructionDefinition of terms associated with net construction viz: normal and T-cut, bar cut, combinations cut etc.Processes in net construction, braching, strand formation (rope), tapering, creasing, joining, knotting etc.Mount netting material on support ropes (head and ropes)Explanation on hanging ratio (coefficient) and its effects on shape of net and its application constraintsConstruction of mount net using 50% and 60% hangingFIT 23 (PRACTICAL) - Types of fishing craft/boatDescription of a typical fishing craftClassification of crafts into calabash; bamboo rafts (aids) canoes, dingy, boats, and trawlers etc.Different types of fishing boat e.g. wooden, glass fiber, steel, ferrocement etc.The difference between mechanized and non-mechanised boatsSimple tools for building boatsDrawing of a simple fishing boat planIdentifying different boat partsDesigning simple fish boat (model)FIT 31 (PRACTICAL) - Selection of site for fish farmsDefinition of fish farm engineeringReconnaissance survey of farm site for vegetation, water source/quality, topography etc.Determination of elevation and distance using simple instruments like hand level, kern levels, ranging poles, tape etc.Simple soil suitability testing e.g permeability tests, soil structure, soil PHSimple water quality test on water source temperature, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, PH, ammonia, iron, lead etc.FIT 31 (PRACTICAL) - Design of simple fish farm structuresIdentification of common structures found in fish farm e.g. pond, sluice gate, wooden tank, fibre glass tank, concrete tank etc.Design of fish farm structures such as: Earthen pond e.g. barrage, contour etc.Design of fish farm structures such as: Other holding facilities e.g. aquarium tank, concrete tank, horrestead pond, raceway, plastic tank, wood/plank tank, fibre glass tankSimple outline design of ancillary farm structures e.g. store, net rack, hatchery, counting shed, reservoir etc.Sketch pond dyke core trenchFIT 31 (PRACTICAL) - Construction of fish farm facilitiesIdentifying the following devices: dyke (dam), Monk, Dyke Protection devices, Sluice gate, spillway etc. in fish farm facilitiesConstruction of a typical earthen fish pondConstruction of horrestead/Concrete Pond, aquarium, transportation tankDetermination of fish to water surface area requirements for stocking based on size and speciesManagement of dyke protection devicesAssembling a model earthen pond aquarium tank, hapa/cage, and penSetting up other small fish farm holding structures e.g. fiber glass tank, plastic bowl, wood/plank tank etc.Cutting of glasses using diamond cutterTaking part in the construction of a standard fish pond earthen or concreteFIT 31 (PRACTICAL) - The concept of Hatchery designDescription of the various types of hatchery e.g. in-door, out-doorDescription of other supporting structures e.g. Nursery pond, spawning tankIdentification of incubator, spawing tank, brood stock tank etc.FIT 33 - Nutritive value of fish in DietThe nutritional composition of fishThe importance of fish in human nutritionOther usefulness of fish such as a source of oilFIT 33 - Fish handling methodsCommon fish handling equipment: aboardCommon fish handling equipment: landing siteCommon fish handling equipment: off shoreOperation and maintenance of common fish handling equipmentVarious handling methods affecting fish qualityThe effect of gutting on keeping quality of fishFIT 33 - Causes of fish spoilageThe causes of fish spoilageFactors responsible for spoilage of fish: BacterialFactors responsible for spoilage of fish: EnzymesFactors responsible for spoilage of fish: Chemical OxidationLocations of micro organisms on the fish bodySpoilage microorganisms and their control measuresFIT 33 - Techniques of evaluation of freshness of fishPhysical properties of freshly caught fish e.g. eyes, gut, gill appearance and fleshIdentifying changes that occur in fish stored at various temperature on the flesh, eyes, gills and general appearanceSigns of deterioration in fish e.g. off colour, off odour, flassiness, tasteFIT 33 (PRACTICAL) - Methods of fish preservation and processing methodsDescription of the various fish processing and preservation methods e.g. boiling, frying, smoking, sun drying, salting, fermentation, canning, freezing, icingEquipment for each methodThe differences between icing, freezing and cold storageThe advantages and disadvantages of duration of each of the methodsFIT 33 (PRACTICAL) - Fish MarketingForms of fish for marketingVarious outlet for marketing fish seed (fungaling)Various outlet for marketing Table fishVarious outlet for marketing Shell fishVarious outlet for marketing Ornamental fishes etc.Explanation on the constraints associated with fish marketing
