UNAM Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Science
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Admission Criteria
The normal basic requirement for entrance to Diploma programmes shall be a Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSC O-Level) or a recognized equivalent, provided that a candidate has passed five subjects with a minimum of 22 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale. The following minimum requirements will apply:
i) English with a ―D‖ symbol at NSSC O-Level (English as a Second Language);
ii) Mathematics with a ―D‖ symbol;
iii) For Higher Diploma in Agriculture: Any two of the following: Biology NSSC O-Level (D symbol
better), Agriculture NSSC O-Llevel (D symbol or better) or Physical Science NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better);
iv) For Higher Diploma in Natural Resources Management: Any two of the following: Biology NSSC O-
Level (D symbol or better), Agriculture NSSC O-Level (D symbol or better), and Physical Science NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better) or Geography NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better); and
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v) Any fifth additional subject.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on the number of places available and is awarded on the basis of merit after a rigorous selection process. The Faculty reserves the right to interview candidates before admission.
Duration of Study
Subject to the provisions of Faculty Special Regulations the minimum duration of full-time study for a Bachelor‘s degree shall normally be four years, and that of the Diploma normally three years.
The maximum period of full-time study for a Bachelor‘s degree or a Diploma, is the minimum full-time period of study for that Degree or Diploma plus two years.
Modules
| Year 1, Semester 1 |
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| Computer Literacy |
| English Communication and Study Skills |
| Contemporary Social Issues |
| Introduction to Biology |
| Physics for Life Sciences I |
| Basic Mathematics |
| Year 1, Semester 2 |
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| English for Academic Purposes |
| Chemistry for Life Sciences |
| Diversity of Life |
| Pre-calculus |
| Year 2, Semester 1 |
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| Principles of Microeconomics |
| Rural Sociology |
| Genetics |
| Aquatic Ecology |
| General Microbiology |
| Ichthyology I |
| Year 2, Semester 2 |
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| Production Economics |
| Introduction to Aquaculture |
| Biostatistic |
| Biochemistry |
| Aquatic Chemistry |
| Natural Resource Economics |
| Year 3, Semester 1 |
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| Field Attachment I |
| Physical Oceanography |
| Aquaculture and Fisheries products |
| Ichthyology II |
| Fisheries Management I |
| Farm Planning and Management |
| Year 3, Semester 2 |
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| Basic Aquaculture Engineering |
| Fisheries Management II |
| Integrated Coastal Zone Management |
| Aquaculture Nutrition and Feed Manufacturing |
| Research Methods |
| Year 4, Semester 1 |
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| Research Project |
| Biological Oceanography |
| Field Attachment II |
| Fish Pathology |
| Fisheries Economics |
| Year 4, Semester 2 |
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| Research Project |
| Environmental Impact Assessment |
| Fish Population Dynamics |
| Aquaculture Management |
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