Overview
1. Philosophy
Kenya’s, and generally Africa’s population growth is the fastest globally. The question of food security for this population is the greatest challenge facing the peoples of Africa and their governments. There is also growing urge for improved standards of living, especially on demand for quality food that comprises a large proportion of animal protein. Affluence is on the increase. Elsewhere in the world, rise in affluence is associated with increase in consumption of animal products. As incomes rise, foods of animal origin must be made available locally or imported. It is well documented that for every 1% increase in income, 2% more is spent on food of animal origin. Therefore, demand for animal products has been increasing and will continue to increase in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the need for persons with critical ability to identify key challenges and find solutions that enables planning of production systems to meet the demand.
2.Rationale
There is increasing national and regional demands for Fisheries specialists. There is therefore need to develop a pool of such persons, who are qualified to conduct fisheries training in the universities as well as to carry out research in this field. This fisheries specialists will meet this need by equipping the graduates with specialized knowledge and competencies in fisheries specialists to perform specialized fisheries analyses, conduct scientific research, write scientific publications/reports and teach fisheries courses.
Structure
Fisheries and Aquaculture contribute to food and nutritional security and sustain the livelihoods of many households which are engaged in subsistence or related commercial activities. Despite the increased demand for fish and fish products for local and export markets, the subsector is threatened by environmental pollution, degradation of wetland ecosystems (including water hyacinth), habitat and biodiversity loss and inadequate feeds and fish fingerlings.
Although the economic stimulus package for construction of fish ponds is a noble idea, the shortage of skilled human resource is one of the major constraints to the optimal performance of the enterprise.
The implementation of this course will therefore contribute to human resource development required to provide extension, research, training, technology transfer and business development services in the fisheries and aquaculture subsector.
Objectives:-
- To develop human resource capacity in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management.
- To develop entrepreneurship and relevant skills for industrial application in the fish value chain.
- To provide training and research in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management to improve food security and community livelihoods.
Course structure and Duration:
The Degree course shall consist of 41 Units;comprising lectures,practicals,demonstrations,seminars,field and industrial training/attachment,Research project and examinations.The programme shall be offered via two modules;full time (Module I and II) and through Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) (Module III).
FULL-TIME:
i. A candidate shall take a minimum of 4 academic years and a maximum of 8 academic years.
ii. Each academic year shall be divided into two semesters each, except during the third year of study which will have a third semester.
iii. Each semester shall consist of 15 weeks inclusive of teaching and examinations, while the third semester shall be 8 weeks.
iv. A candidate shall be required to undertake training and complete all the course work and practical assignments that are prescribed for th Bachelors of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture Management.
v. A candidate shall be required to take a relevant Field Attachment during the third semester at the end of the third year of study and Industrial Training and Attachment in the First Semester of the fourth year of study. The candidate shall identify the institution(s) for attachment, which shall be approved by the Faculty Projects and Attachment Committee.
vi. During the third semester of the third year and first semester of the fourth year of study, a candidate will be required to develop a research project proposal relevant to any field of Fisheries and Aquaculture Management. The project proposal shall be executed and a technical report submitted for examination to the Faculty Projects and Attachment Committee, at least six weeks before the end of the final semester of study. A candidate shall be expected to consult their supervisors while developing and executing the project proposal and preparing the technical report.
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Schedules of Intake:
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The intakes for both Undergraduates and postgraduates students is scheduled for September every year.
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For more information on schedules of intake use this link:onlineapp@students.uonbi.ac.ke
Admission Requirements
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1. A C + in KCSE with at least C (plain) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of the following subjects:
Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Physical Sciences, Geography or Agriculture
2. A C- (minus) in KCSE or KCE Div. III with a Certificate and Diploma in a related field from an institution
recognized by the Senate
3. ‘O’ level Division II or equivalent with the subjects indicated in 1 above; plus a Diploma in a relevant field
from an institution recognized by the Senate.
4. Diploma in Biological Sciences or relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate and a mean
grade C in KCSE or equivalent.
5. ‘A’ level with two principal passes or equivalent in Biology, and any one of the following subjects;
Chemistry, Geography, Physics or Mathematics.
6. Higher National Diploma in Biological Sciences or relevant field from an institution recognized by the
Senate and a mean grade C in KCSE or equivalent.
7. Bachelor of Science degree in a Biological Science from a recognized institution
8. Any other qualification equivalent to any of the above, subject to approval by the University
Careers
Careers Prospects/Opportunities
i. One can be a public servant in the ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
ii. One secure jobs in the fisheries private farms.
iii. Self employments (entrepreneurship opportunities)
iv. Research institutions like ILRLI,ICIPE,KARLO
Attachment Oppportunities
. Research institutions like ILRLI,ICIPE,KARLO
Fees and Funding
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE MANAGEMENT - J49 | |||
| YEAR 1 -11UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTALS |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 11,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | - | 5,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Bsc.-Fisheries and aquaculture management-Y1 | 195,750.00 | 170,250.00 | 366,000.00 |
| YEAR 2 -11UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTALS |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 11,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Bsc.-Fisheries and aquaculture management-Y2 | 190,750.00 | 170,250.00 | 361,000.00 |
| YEAR 3 -11UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTALS |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 5,000.00 | 6,000.00 | 11,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Bsc.-Fisheries and aquaculture management-Y3 | 190,750.00 | 170,250.00 | 361,000.00 |
| YEAR 4 -2UNITS | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | TOTALS |
| TUITION | 162,000.00 | 162,000.00 | 324,000.00 |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | - | 7,000.00 |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | 2,250.00 | 4,500.00 |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | - | 6,500.00 |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | - | 1,000.00 |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | - | 2,000.00 |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 4,000.00 | - | 4,000.00 |
| Bsc.-Fisheries and aquaculture management-Y4 | 186,750.00 | 165,250.00 | 352,000.00 |
| Grand Total | 1,440,000.00 | ||
Exam Regulations
The general examination regulations of the University of Nairobi and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine shall apply.
6.2 The course shall be examined by continuous assessment tests and a final examination. The continuous assessment tests shall constitute 20% of the final marks and the final examination shall constitute 30% of the mark.
6.3 The final examination shall comprise a 2-hour written examination and a 3-hour practical examination. The practical examination shall constitute 50% of the marks.
6.4 The pass mark shall be 50%.
6.5 A candidate who fails in the final examination may re-sit the failed course(s) when next offered upto 2 times subject to payment of the prescribed examination fees.
6.6 A candidate who fails in the second re-sit shall be discontinued.
6.7 The examination shall be moderated by an External Examiner with qualifications acceptable to the Board.
6.8 The cumulative performance in the programme shall be summarized in the average score over100 and a grade give as follows
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