Fisheries Science and Technology Certificate at Baraka Agricultural College
Fisheries Science and Technology Certificate program.
This Fisheries Science and Technology course offered at Baraka Agricultural College, is a 2 years Certificate program accredited by KNEC.
This fisheries science and technology certificate program enables students to understand marine life and its distribution. Students also become capable of understanding the symbiotic relationship among the organisms living in water.
Students taking this program are equipped with the necessary skills so that they can understand factors and threats affecting marine life.
The course that helps students develop core competencies in sustainable fisheries management, including stock assessment and fisheries ecology.
The overall aim of the program is produce experts who are capable of conserving the present and the future of marine animals.
Some of the topics covered in this program are:
- Coastal Morphology and Processes
- Marine Biology
- Coral Reef Ecology
- Evolution
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecological Physiology
- Introduction to Marine Wildlife
- Applied Fisheries Statistics
Career opportunities
- Agriculturist
- Customs Inspector
- Environmental Specialist
- Fish Culturist
- Fish Hatchery Manager
- Fish & Game Warden
- Fish & Wildlife Assistant
- Fish & Wildlife Scientific Aide
- Fisheries Biologist
- Fisheries Technician
- Marine Extension Agent
- Research Biologist
- Special Agent
- Wastewater Treatment Analyst
- Water Quality Advisor
- Watershed Restoration Specialist
Entry requirement
- KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
- Pass in relevant Artisan Course
- Equivalent qualification approved by KNEC