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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

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ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

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DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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M. Tech. Programme in Aquaculture and Fishery Management

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

The philosophy of the M.Tech programme in Aquaculture and Fishery Management is to provide a specialized Post-Graduate training in the aspects of Applied Fish Biology, Applied
economics, systems design and analysis necessary for graduates to establish, appraise and manage aquaculture enterprises and development programmes.

Objectives

The main objectives of the M.Tech. programme in Aquaculture and Fishery Programme is to provide experts who will be gainfully employed in all aspects of National Development.
It provides a foundation for students who plan to take a Ph.D in an aspect of aquaculture or Fishery Management.

SCOPE OF PROGRAMME

The M.Tech. Programme consists of intensive lectures and practical work with field visits to laboratories, aquaculture establishments and research stations followed by a research project. Teaching is by staff of FUTY and specialist lecturers from other Institutions.

Duration of Study

Full-Time M. Tech. study shall be 2 Semesters or 12 months.
Part-Time M. Tech. study shall be 4 Semesters or 24 months.

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ENTRY / GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Entry Requirements

For M.Tech. Admission, candidates must have satisfied the general requirements in the Regulations Governing Higher Degree from School of Postgraduate Studies, FUTY, in
addition candidates must also satisfy the following requirements.

(a) Have at least a BSc or B.Tech. in Fisheries or Aquaculture from FUTY or any recognized University with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division or equivalent CGPA.

(b) Candidates with BSc or B.Tech. in other relevant disciplines when considered for admission may be required to take and pass with a minimum of 40E grade
undergraduate courses in Fisheries. However, these undergraduate courses when taken, will not be used for degree computation for the award of the M.Tech. in Aquaculture and Fishery Management.

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for an M.Tech. Degree Candidates are required to meet the following requirements.

a) Take and pass with an average of C grade in all prescribed written examinations of course works.

b) Appear for and pass an Oral defense of project report before a panel of internal and external examiners.

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AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
The areas of specialization include:
a) Aquaculture

b) Fishery Management

JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS OF GRADUANDS
The variety of occupations in Aquaculture and Fishery Management includes, Management, Culture, Administration, Research and Education, self employment.

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is two (2) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is two (2) Units.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

BL 701: Research Methodology and Experimental Design in Biological Sciences
Elements of the philosophy of Science, problem identification, hypothesis, literature consultation, information retrieval and review, Probabilistic approach and inferential statistics, probability distribution and central limit theorem. Basic measurements, standard error and confidence limit. Principles of significance tests, single and double classification of ANOVA, factorial experiments, correlation and regression analysis, introduction to non-parametric statistics: X2 tests, other non-parametric tests. Introduction to Biological Information base (SPSS), verbal and written reports.

AQ 701: Biology of Nigerian Commercial Fish Species (2units)
Finfish, Crustaceans and Molluscs (Morphology, Respiration, Reproduction and excretion etc) Tilapias, Clarias, Heterotis, carp etc.

AQ 702: Fisheries Management (2 units)
Population Studies, Resource Survey and appraisal, Harvesting Techniques and Transportation. Fish Preservation and Utilization. Management and Development policies, case studies.

AQ 703: Fish Husbandry Practices: (3 units)
Tropical Marine, Tropical Fresh water species of commercial importance (Tilapia, Heterotis, Clarias, Craps etc.)

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AQ 704: Fish Nutrition: (3 units)
Factors influencing Nutritional requirements, protein, lipid, Energy, Vitamins, Mineral and non-nutritive requirements, Non-nutritive factors, materials affecting fish quality and flavour. Organic Toxicants in fish. Sources of feeds, Feed formulation, manufacturing, handling and storage. Feeding guides and methods.

AQ 705: Fish Health Management (3 units)
Disease characteristics (disease causing organisms, disease recognition, stress and disease). Disease treatment (Treatment methods - dip treatment, prolonged bath,
Indefinite bath, flush bath, constant flow treatment, feeding and injection). General information on chemicals and their uses, equipment and facilities decontamination, Defence mechanisms of fishes Immunization of fishes, vaccination methods. Fish disease policies and regulations. Diseases of Fish - viral, Bacterial, Fungal, Protozoan, Trematodes, Crustacean etc.

AQ 706: Fish Hatchery Design and Operations (3 units)
Design of Buildings, egg incubation, rearing facilities, Biological design criteria, production methods. Operation - Rearing Unit management, Record keeping.

AQ 707: Aquaculture Engineering (3 units)
System design constraints. Fluid mechanics, control of oxygen levels, soil mechanics, pond design and construction. Cages, Tanks and raceways. Pumps and pumping. Solids removal systems. Recycle Systems.

AQ 708: Aquaculture Economics (2 units)
Investment appraisal, systems analysis for fish farms. Problems in economic management in fishery research and production situation. Supply and Demand, Price Elasticity ideas. Cost and their implications, competition and its consequences. Application of critical examination techniques to problem analysis and problem solving. Capital Budgeting and Preliminary Investment appraisal modelling. Sensitivity and Risk analysis. Quick costing methods, their relevance to different stages of project development.

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AQ 709: Aquatic Environment (3 units)
Principles of water quality: physical limnology and hydrology, water chemistry, Aquatic plants - methods of measurement, factors regulating growth and flora of fish ponds. Environmental requirements for fish production.

Water Quality Management: liming, fertilization, fish feeding and water quality, dissolved oxygen, phytoplankton control, chemical treatment.

Measurement of Water Quality: Sampling water, chemical analysis, plankton analysis. Practical site survey and appraisal.

AQ 795: Seminar (2 unit)
Special topics in aquaculture and fishery management. Students should present the seminar both orally and submit a bound copy of the seminar.

AQ 798: Project (6 units)
Students are required to carry out original research on an aspect of Aquaculture or Fishery Management in accordance with the requirement of the Post-graduate regulations of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.

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