B.Sc. Aquaculture
*Year 1: Fundamentals of Aquaculture & Aquatic Science*
*Semester 1: *
- Introduction to Aquaculture & Fisheries
- Basics of Aquatic Biology
- Chemistry for Aquaculture
- Principles of Fishery Science
- Communication Skills
- Practical: Water Quality Analysis
*Semester 2:*
- Freshwater & Marine Aquaculture Systems
- Fish Anatomy & Physiology
- Aquatic Microbiology
- Soil & Water Chemistry
- Mathematics/Statistics for Fisheries
- Practical: Fish Seed Collection & Handling
*Year 2: Advanced Aquaculture Techniques & Management*
*Semester 3:*
- Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology
- Breeding & Hatchery Management
- Aquatic Ecology & Biodiversity
- Fish Genetics & Biotechnology
- Practical: Feed Formulation & Feeding Techniques
*Semester 4:*
- Fish Health Management & Diseases
- Aquaculture Engineering (Pond, Cage, RAS)
- Fisheries Economics & Marketing
- Ornamental Fish Culture
- Practical: Disease Diagnosis & Treatment
*Year 3: Specialization & Industry Applications*
*Semester 5:*
- Shrimp & Prawn Culture
- Aquaculture Business & Entrepreneurship
- Fisheries Extension & Policy
- Electives (Choose one):
- *Mariculture* (Seaweed, Molluscs)
- *Aquaponics & Integrated Farming*
- *Fisheries Resource Management*
- Internship/Field Training
*Semester 6:*
- Advances in Aquaculture Technology
- Fisheries Legislation & Sustainability
- Project Work (Research/Dissertation)
- Industrial Visits & Workshops
- Career Development in Aquaculture
*Key Practical/Lab Components: *
- *Water Quality Testing* (pH, DO, ammonia)
- *Fish Breeding Techniques* (Induced, Natural)
- *Feed Preparation & Analysis*
- *Disease Identification* (Microscopy, PCR)
- *Hatchery & Pond Management*