FISHERIES SCIENCE

· Fisheries not only provide an alternate source of protein rich food, but also contribute to the socio-economic growth as well as stimulate subsidiary industries.

· Fisheries science is a highly multidisciplinary subject which involves the biological study of aquatic life as well as farming and husbandry of important fishes and aquatic organisms in fresh water, brackish water and marine environment.

· The College of Fisheries Panangad in Ernakulam district offers a four year bachelors degree programme in Fisheries Science with the objective of creating professional expertise needed for the modernization of the fisheries sector.

· Number of seats is 50(Inclusive of ICAR quota of seven seats and six seats reserved for the children of fishermen).

ADMISSION:

BASED ON: Rank obtained in the Common Entrance Examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations.

For filling the vacancies under ICAR quota, a separate entrance examination is conducted by the ICAR.

COURSE DETAILS:

The B.F.Sc. students are trained in a wide variety of subjects such as:

· AQUACULTURE

· FISHERY BIOLOGY

· FISH PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

· FISHERY HYDROGRAPHY

· FISHING TECHNOLOGY

· FISHERY ENGINEERING

· MANAGEMENT STUDIES

· FISHERIES

· ECONMICS AND

· STATISTICS.

Sustainable fish production practices and scientific breeding and management of fishes are major areas of specialization.

JOB SCOPE:

§ Fisheries graduates can find employment in the public sector organizations such as the fisheries department and the nationalized banks.

§ Jobs are available in the private sector in aquaculture farms, hatcheries and processing plants.

§ Commercial fish farming, seed production and export of marine products and ornamental fishes are potential areas of self-employment and entrepreneurship development in fisheries.

§ Job opportunities are also available in R&D activities in public and private sectors.