Syllabus content and objectives
Official JAMB Agricultural Science outline · Section C: Animal Production
Content
a. Fish culture systems and common fish, e.g. tilapia and catfish; extensive systems including inland and deep-sea fishing, lakes and rivers; semi-intensive systems such as dams; intensive systems such as fish ponds; pond establishment and management including fertilization, liming and desilting
Objective
Identify common fish in West Africa; differentiate fish-farming systems; determine factors to consider in intensive fish farming.
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b. Fish harvesting and processing: drag nets, hook and line, curing, sun-drying, smoking and fishery regulations
Objective
Assess advantages and disadvantages of fish harvesting and processing methods; determine appropriate catching and preservation methods; identify fishery regulations in Nigeria.
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c. Wildlife management: habitat conservation, feeding, domestication, harvesting, processing and wildlife regulations
Objective
Identify animals found in West African game reserves, give reasons for establishing game reserves, and identify common wildlife regulations.
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