The programme produce highly qualified graduates competent in aquatic organisms farming using contemporary and sustainable aquaculture techniques and science. Graduates are capable of both employment and self-employment in aquaculture and related firms, provide technical advice in aquaculture systems at smallholder and large scale production settings
Learn to rear and protect fish for improved community nutrition and financial gains
ABOUT PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AQ 100 Introduction to Aquaculture
AQ 101 Biology of Aquatic Organisms
AQ 102 Chemistry for Life Sciences
BL 103 Introduction to Ecology
AS 102 Introductory Animal Genetics
VM 132 Animal Microbiology
AEA 101 Agricultural Economics and Development
CIT 100 Computers Applications
ELECTIVE COURSES
AS 101 Introduction to Animal Production and Health
EE 101 Introductory Sociology
DS 100 Principles, Theories and Contemporary Issues of Development
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
ENV111 Introduction to Meteorology
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 2
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AQ 103 Aquaculture Structures
AQ 104 Marine Ecology
MTH 106 Introductory Statistics
ENV 103 Biochemistry
AQ105 Developmental Biology for Aquatic Organisms
AS 104 Introduction to Animal Nutrition
SC 101 Communication Skills II
ELECTIVE COURSES:
FT 107 Introductory Food Biotechnology
EE 105 Principles of Administration and Management
SS100 Agro-Meteorology
SEMESTER 3
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AQ 200 Fish Genetics and Stock Improvement
AQ 201 Aquaculture Reproduction and Propagation
AQ 202 Limnology
MTH 201 Biometry
ENV 210 Environmental Microbiology
WLM 212 Conservation of Wetlands
ELECTIVE COURSES:
AEA 210 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Development
EE 202 Extension Methods
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
ENV201 Hydrogeology and Water Resource Management
* Audit Course
SEMESTER 4
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AQ 204 Principles of Fish, Crocodiles and other Vertebrates Culture
AQ 205 Nutrition of Aquatic Organisms, Feeds and Feeding
AQ 206 Mariculture
AQ 207 Aquaculture Production Systems
FT 206 Food Microbiology II
AS 210 Research Methodology
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 204 Farm Management
FT 209 Sensory Evaluation of Foods and Product Development
RD 208 Conflicts Management
SEMESTER 5
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSES
AS 300 Research Project I
FT 303 Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
FT 304 Food Hygiene
AQ 301 Diseases and Health Management in Aquaculture
AQ 302 Integrated Agro-Aquaculture
AQ 303 Marine and Freshwater Fisheries
FBL 302 Integrated Watershed Management
ELECTIVE COURSES
RD 303 Rural Development Planning
AEA 305 Agribusiness Project Appraisal and Evaluation
CIT 300 Information and Communication Management
*SC 100 Communication Skills I
SEMESTER 6
COURSE ANTE COURSE TITLE
CORE COURSE
AQ 305 Research Project II
AQ 306 Aquatic Products Processing and Preservation
AQ 307 Aquaculture & the Environment
AQ 308 Principles. of Molluscs and Crustacean Culture
ENV311 Environmental Health Management and Ecological Restoration
AQ 309 Fisheries Policies, Regulations and Ethics
ELECTIVE COURSES
AEA 306 Human Resource Management
SS 305 Environmental Pollution and Management of Agricultural Wastes
LEARNING OUTCOME
At the end the programme, the graduates are expected to be able to:
- Manage both small and large scale aquacultures
- Sustainably manipulate aquatic environments for better commercial aquaculture results
- Explore new technologies for sustainable aquaculture production through research
- Solve problems in aquaculture production systems using scientific principles and tools.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical aspects of aquaculture.
Learn to read and protect fist for improved community nutrition and financial gains.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Two principal passes (4 points) in Biology and one in the following subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics or Geography. OR Diploma in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Natural Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Animal Production, Wildlife, Animal Environmental Health or Agriculture with an average of “B” or a minimum GPA of 3.0. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in two science subjects at O-Level.
FEES
Tshs 1,263,000 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply directly to SUA using the online admission system (link: http://suasis.suanet.ac.tz:8389/index.php/registration) or Click “Apply Online (Undergraduate)” button at www.sua.ac.tz and you will be directed
CONTACT
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics),
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P. O. Box 3000,
MOROGORO.
Inquiries should be sent to:
Admission Help desk
Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
P.O. Box 3000, Chuo Kikuu, Morogoro
Email: admission.dus@sua.ac.tz
Web: www.dus.sua.ac.tz
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