Principles of Aquaculture Syllabus - Third Semester (BSc. AG)

Principles of Aquaculture Syllabus – Third Semester (BSc. AG)

Course CodeAQU 201
Course TitlePrinciples of Aquaculture
Credit Hour2(1+1)
Full Marks50
Theory25
Practical25

Objectives

Upon the completion of the course, the students will be able to explain the characteristics of cultivable and cultivated fish species, and their management practices.

Syllabus of Principles of Aquaculture in Bsc. Agriculture

Definition and biological characteristics; water quality management; pond management; fish farming systems; fish breeding, nursing and rearing; common fish diseases and parasites.

Course Outline

A. Theory

S.NTopic / Chapter NameNo. of Lectures.
1Introduction: Definition of fish, fishery and aquaculture, General characteristics of fish, desirable characters of fish for culture, Importance of fish.1
2Biology of cultivated fish species: Morphological characters, feeding habits, growth rate, and reproductive behavior of Common carp, Chinese carps, Indigenous major carps, Tilapia, Trout, Catfishes, Sahar, Silver barb, and Freshwater prawn.2
3Water quality management: Physical parameters–Temperature and Turbidity; Chemical parameters-DO and pH; Biological parameters- Plankton2
4Pond management: Site selection for pond construction, Liming, fertilization, Feed and Feeding, Aquatic weeds, and Predator control3
5Fish farming systems (FFS): Introduction; Classification of FFS on the basis of intensity, enclosure, fish species, and integration2
6Fish breeding: Basic principles of fish breeding; Breeding of common carp, Chinese carps, and Indigenous major carps, Fish seed rearing and transportation3
7Common fish diseases and parasites: Introduction, causal organisms, symptoms and control measures of Saprolegniasis, Tail rot/fin rot, White spot disease, Dactylogyrosis, Argulosis; and Asphyxiation2
Total15

B. Practical

S.NTopic / Chapter NameNo. of Lectures.
1Visit of a fish farm1
2Morphology of cultivated fishes of Nepal1
3Anatomy of fish (internal organs – alimentary canal, gills, gonads)1
4Pond types and measurements of a typical pond1
5Pond liming and fertilization1
6Water quality measurements (temperature, transparency, DO and pH)1
7Feed formulation and Feeding1
8Study of different fish farming system1
9Common carp breeding1
10Study of fishing gears and pond netting3
11Examination of skin and gills1
12Identification of common drugs and chemicals used in fish health 1
management		1
13Lab wrap up1
Total15

References

  • Augusty, K.T. 1979. Fish Farming in Nepal. Archana Printers & Publishers, Kottayam 29, India.
  • ICAR. 2006. Handbook of Fisheries and Aquaculture. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
  • Jha, D.K. 1991. Laboratory Manual of Fish Disease. Tribhuvan University, IAAS, Rampur.
  • Jhingran, V.G. and R.S.V. Pullin. 1985. A Hatchery Manual for the common, Chinease and Indian Major Carps. Asian Development Bank, ICLARM, Manila, Philippines.
  • NACA. 1989. Integrated Fish Farming in China Technical Manual 7. A World Food Day Publication of the Network of Aquaculture Centre in Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok Thailand.
  • Shrestha, M.K. and N.P. Pandit. 2012. A Text Book of Principles of Aquaculture (Second Edition). Aquaculture Department, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal.
  • Shrestha T.K. and D.K. Jha. 1993. Introduction to Fish Culture. Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal.
  • Woynarovich, E. and L. Horvath. 1984. The Artificial Propagation of Warm Water Finfishes, A Manual for Extension.

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