AF2202-Principles of Aquaculture

Course ILO’s

1.   

  1. Evaluate the role and present status of aquaculture production in the world and in Sri Lanka

  2. Identify common fish species cultured in Sri Lanka

  3. Understand the existing fish production systems

  4. Explain the principles of aquaculture on food fish production

  5. Describe the sustainable aquaculture practices

Course content

•      Role of aquaculture and its present status in Sri Lanka

•      Classification of fish; Morphometric characters of fish

•      Identification of common fish species in Sri Lanka

•      Introduction to fish production systems, pond fish culture, reservoir fisheries, brackish water culture, marine fisheries, ornamental fisheries and aquatic plants

•      Fish breeding techniques

•      Feeds and feeding

•      Fishing gears and methods, water quality parameters in aquaculture

•      Integrated fish production with livestock and crops


Evaluation procedure

•       End Term Examination : 70%  

•        Continuous assessment : 30 %