Introduction to aquaculture and aquatic resources mgt.
Mathematical principles with special applications to agricultural problems. Elementary properties of set. Linear economic models and matrix algebra. Algebraic functions and economic relationships. Comparative statics and the concept of derivatives. Rules o differentiation and their applications in comparative statics. Integral calculus. Constrained and unconstrained optimization and its economic applications. Natural exponential functions and the problem of growth. Economic dynamics and their applications.
Limits, continuity, derivatives, mean value theorem, extrema, curve sketching, graphing, exponential growth and decay, related rates, sequences, limits and continuity, differentiation of the trig, log, and exponential functions, maxima and minima, optimization, L' Hospital's Rule, antiderivatives, basic integration techniques, with particular motivations from and application to the Biological Sciences.
One-variable differential calculus to model and analyze phenomena in the Biological Sciences.
Meaning and objectives of agricultural extension, role of extension worker, history and organisation of extension services in Nigeria, selected extension methods and techniques, the extension process method, meaning of rural sociology, rural leadership pattern and community organisation. Principles and philosophy of extension communication, extension teaching processes and adult learning.
Definition, function and principles of renewable natural resources extension. History of extension. Concepts of RNR Extension, Macro and Micro Institutional Factors influencing RNR extension.
Heat and water balance of the earth. Evaporation and evapotranspiration, irrigation and drought in relation to agriculture. Crop forecasts. Climate of West Africa. Climatic maps.
Semester :1, LH 30; PH 0; 2U; P. -.
West African climate and ocean current flow. Climatic maps. Hydrological cycles and heat exchange in forest and aquatic environments. Climate forecast in agroforestry systems. Maladaptation of species to climatic variation. Carbon sequestration and CO2 fertilization. Green house effects in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Soil, its origin and formation; physical and chemical properties of soil; soil moisture, soil survey and classification, soils colloids, soil reaction in relation to nutrient requirements and mineral nutrition of plants; general introduction to fertilizers, soil aorganic matter and soil organisms (soil biology), special reference to West Africa and Nigeria.
Semester: LH 15; PH 45; 2U; P -.
Formation and classification, and properties of forest soils. Solid, liquid and gaseous phases of soil. Movement in forest soils. Plan nutrient acquisition and use. Humus and biogeochemical substances. Sustainable utilization of forest soils. Aquatic soil structure and texture. Aquatic soil sediment chemistry and diagenesis. Biological processes in organic matter degradation. Aquatic soil-water interactions.
Semester: 2 LH 15; PH 45; 2U; Status: R.
Animal Production and its development.
The livestock industry- problem and prospects. Description of the breeds of cattle, sheep, goat, pigs, poultry and rabbits. Systems of livestock production. Feeding habit of farm animals. Principles of breeding and of livestock judging. General principles of management of the different types of farm animals.
Principles of fish management in inland and marine environments. Assessment of Nigeria’s aquatic and fisheries resources. Aquaculture systems. Highlights of standard culture procedures of finfish and shell fish. Species selection (genetics and cultural basis). Biological and environmental principles in fish culture. Fish enhancement practices, fishing methods and sustainable exploitation of inland and marine fisheries resources.
Classification, Morphology, Evolution and Life Cycles of principal species of animal Management Involved in Fishery, Wildlife, and Range. Status of species composition.
Classification, Morphology, Evolution and Identification of selected West African freshwater fish species. Definition and Types of Fisheries in West Africa in relation to activity, water body and gear.
Different types of water environment i.e. marine, estuarine and fresh water. Hydrological system of Nigeria, River Basins, Features of Nigerian wetland and water shed. Flora and fauna of economic importance in Nigerian water. Aquatic pollution sources in major water bodies and control measures.
Introduction to cell wall properties of forest produce. Fibre morphology and analysis. Composition of cell wall structure. Mechanical behaviour of wood polymer. Properties and derivatives of cellulose. Nutrient constituents of aquatic and wild animals. Compositional value of dietary flora species.
Forest products, definition and scope, types of products and classification, Timber and non-timber products non-wood forest products, utilization of Forest produce.
Origins and development of agriculture as an art and science, historical development of Nigerian agriculture; branched of agriculture; characteristic features of tropical agriculture in relation to production including soil management; agriculture and the Nigerian economy.
Primary and secondary productivity in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Photosynthesis and respiration. Energy flow in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Nutrient and biogeochemical cycles. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Vegetation analysis and biomass assessment.
New course. To replace AGY 210.
Renewable natural resources, availability, distribution and potentials in relation to the needs of society, organization of forest and wildlife services. Introduction to forest taxonomy.
Renewable natural resources availability, distribution and potentials in relation to the needs of society, organization of forest and wildlife services. Introduction to forest taxonomy.
Basic microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts in agriculture and Nigerian economy. Roles of agricultural economics, consumer theory, the theory of production and cost, market equilibrium analysis, perfect and imperfect markets. National income accounting, money and banking, theories of international trade, theory of factor endowment and comparative advantage. Agriculture as an economic activity, economic problems facing agriculture in Nigeria, agriculture and the rural economy, and scope of agricultural economics.
Types of natural resources. Review of basic economic concepts and economic Approach. Economic view of natural resources.
Economic efficiency. Allocation of resources, and equity. Efficient utilization of forest resources Principles of sustainable utilization of natural resources.
Introduction to information technology; computer hardware; storage; communication; application of software; types of software; social, ethical and economic issues relating to IT.
Definition and history of domestication. Principles of domestication. Tamed animals. Criteria for selection of species for domestication. Husbandry techniques, food habits and preferences. Transportation, reproduction, safety, and precautionary measures in handling wild animals. Benefits of species domestication.
Ecological interrelationships to vegetative zones. Identification, range, morphology and status classification of wildlife. Animal behavior introduction. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red-list. Important bird areas. Protected areas.
Definition and scope of food science and technology. Food distribution and marketing. Food and its functions. Food habits, food poisoning and its prevention. Principles of food processing and preservation methods. Deterioration and spoilage of foods, other post harvest changes in food. Contamination of foods from natural sources. Composition and structures of Nigerian/West African foods; factors contributing to texture, colour, aroma and flavour of food. Cost, traditional ethnic influences of food preparation and consumption pattern.
Principles of ecotourism, and hospitality management. Introduction to transportation and tourism. Travel agencies and tour operators. Hotel set up, functions and classification. Control measures to check pilfering and wastages. General hygiene and environmental practices for effective service delivery. Work ethics in a fast changing industry.
Types of aquatic habitat. Study and identification of the characteristics of flora and fauna in the tropical fresh water and coastal swamps. The ecology, utilisation and management of aquatic flora and fauna. Characteristics of the aquatic fauna and flora. Algal blooms and eutrophication.
Quantitative and qualitative sampling of forest resources including timber, wildlife and fish, inventory instruments and their uses.
Classification of forest goods, services; and forest service’s functions; review of economics principles in relation to forest resources; Theory of forestry investment analysis; and economic development in relation to natural resources.
Classification of forest goods, services; and forest service’s functions; review of economic principles in relation to forest resources; Theory of forestry investment analysis; and economic development in relation to natural resources.
Land-use diagnosis; Land capability classification; Study of landscape utilization; Land-use possibilities; and Impact of forest land-se on stream flow and water quality management – irrigation, upstream and downstream management.
Land-use diagnosis; Land capability classification; Study of landscape utilization; Land-use possibilities; and Impact of forest lands on stream flow and water quality management – irrigation, upstream and downstream management.
Application of Basic biometrics techniques to problems in forest resources management.
Concept of population and samples. Concept of hypothesis testing. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics. Principles of experimental design. Basic statistical methods for analyzing biological data.
Definition and importance of food standards and legislations. Food and drug decrees of Nigeria. Food standards and regulations and legislation of Nigeria. Principles and methods of food quality control. Quality control charts. Parametric and non-parametric experiments. Sensory evaluation. Taste theories. Taste testing and panels.
Wildlife in relation to their environment. Factors affecting the distribution and abundance of wildlife. Interrelationship between climate, Soils vegetation, history and wildlife population characteristics as related to reproduction and mortality factors. Movement, behaviour, lifecycle, reproduction, food and feeding habits of wildlife. Nature and efficient usage of rangeland in West Africa. Methods of range assessment and management.
Manipulation Of Habitats And Animals Numbers For Desired Management Objectives. Principal Range Types In West Africa and application of ecological principles in the management of grazing lands.
Conservation of critical ecosystem such as water sheds, hilly areas, grazing lands, open pits – miming areas, areas of broken topography and marginal environment. Preservation of endangered species of plants and animals.
Policies of National Park, Management Objectives; National Parks’ Organogram and implementation; Planning for new park strategy; Modus operandi of park; functioning and static model. Possibility of National Park commercialization, cost and benefit of National Park Management; Job opportunities and self reliance in parks management.
Definition; Tropical environment; Developmental issues in environment. Conceptual framework for environmental management. Role and function of environmental impact. Natural environment component.
Introduction to reptiles; classification and characteristics of reptiles; Evolution, anatomy physiology and reproduction of African reptiles; Feeding and contribution; Economic importance.
Classification and biology of major pests and diseases of wild animals and plants. Natural pests and diseases control among wild animals. Documentation of wild curative plant species available in West African Ecosystem.
Basic concepts of genetics. Laws of inheritance (+), natural and induced breathing, artificial insemination techniques for wild animals in captivity. Wildlife improvement through cross-breeding.
Wildlife curio values; Aesthetic values of natural and sources, trade and conservation status; The importance of National and International Organization in Wildlife and protection (NCF, IUCN, WWF, TRAFFIC). Wildlife husbandry and Domesticated species – snail, rats, bees. Markets and market values of consumptive and non-consumptive resources.
Wildlife, their composition and Food, Water metabolism, chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, hormones, vitamins, minerals and antibiotics, energy transfer system, general cell and molecular Biology, biochemistry of growth, maintenance and reproduction.