Fisheries Technology

Program Overview

The Fisheries Technology program at the College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology prepares students for careers in water resource management. The curriculum covers various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture, from fish physiology and ecology to fishing gear technology and marine safety. Graduates can work as officers in charge of navigational watch on fishing vessels, researchers, fisheries observers, or in related fields. The program is accredited by national and international organizations, ensuring the quality of education and training.

Program Outline

The program aims to prepare graduates to compete in the labor market through distinctive university education programs that stimulate creativity and innovation. It incorporates applied scientific research aimed at community service, utilizing the latest technology to achieve international standards and accreditations. The department is a pioneer in educating students in fishing vessel navigation and the design of fishing equipment. Graduates are qualified to work on fishing vessels as alternate officers responsible for navigational surveillance (after completing ministerial requirements), as fisheries observers, or as fishery managers in fishing ports. Students receive marine uniforms and participate in marine exercises in regional and international waters.

Outline:

The Fisheries Technology program is an 8-term Bachelor's degree program totaling 138 credit hours. The curriculum is divided into terms, each with several courses. The provided text lists courses by term and includes course codes, titles, and prerequisites where applicable. Here's a breakdown by term:

Term 1:

• FT 111: Ichthyology
• FT 112: Aquatic Ecology
• FT 113: Chemistry
• FT 114: Aquatic Invertebrates
• FT 115: Computer
• LH 130: English 0 (ESP 02)
• LH 131: English 1
• BA 115+: Physics
• BA 125: Mathematics 1

Term 2:

• FN 121: Meteorology
• FT 121: Fish Physiology (Prerequisite: FT 111)
• FT 122: Statistics (Prerequisite: BA 125)
• FT 123: Fisheries Science
• LI 152: English 2 (Prerequisite: LI 151)
• BA 126: Mathematics 2 (Prerequisite: BA 125)

Term 3:

• FN 231: Seamanship
• FN 232: Introduction to Navigation
• FN 233: Watch keeping
• FN 234: Marine Engineering
• FT 231: Fishing Gear Technology (Prerequisite: FT 123)
• FT 232: Physical Oceanography
• FT 233: Biochemistry (Prerequisite: FT 113)

Term 4:

• FN 241: Ship Compass & Auto Pilot (Prerequisites: BA 115 & BA 125)
• FN 242: Coastal Navigation (Prerequisite: FN 232)
• FN 243: Navigational Instruments (Prerequisite: BA 115+)
• FN 244: Marine Safety (Prerequisite: FN 231)
• FN 245: Celestial navigation (Prerequisite: FN 243)
• FT 241: Passive Fishing Gear (Prerequisite: FT 231)
• FTE 241: Aquatic Biotechnology
• FTE 242: Ecosystem Conservation

Term 5:

• FN 351: Radar Navigation (Prerequisite: FN 242)
• FN 352: Fishing Vessel Maneuvering (Prerequisite: FN 233)
• FN 353: Celestial Navigation (Prerequisite: BA 126)
• FT 351: Active Fishing Gear (Prerequisite: FT 231)
• FT 352: Fish Handling & Stowage
• FT 353: Fishery Biology (Prerequisite: FT 123)

Term 6:

• FN 361: Ship Construction & Stability (Prerequisite: FN 234)
• FN 362: Marine Pollution
• FN 363: Voyage Planning (Prerequisite: FN 242)
• FN 364: Emergency Procedures, Search & Rescue (Prerequisite: FN 244)
• FN 365: Maritime Law & IMO conventions
• FT 361: Research Methodology

Term 7:

• FN 471: Guided Sea Training (Prerequisites: FN 241, FN 243, ...)
• FT 471: Graduation Project I (Prerequisite: FT 361)

Term 8:

• FT 481: Graduation Project II (Prerequisite: FT 471)
• FT 482: Fisheries Population Dynamics (Prerequisite: FT 353)
• FT 483: Fish Processing (Prerequisite: FT 233)
• FT 484: Human Rights
• FT 485: Refrigeration and Freezing Technology
• FT 486: Fisheries Management
It also mentions class attendance and probation as factors.

Careers:

Graduates of the Fisheries Technology program are qualified for various positions, including:

• Officers in charge of navigational watch on fishing vessels 24 meters and longer (after completing ministerial requirements).
• Positions in official and regional organizations related to fisheries and aquaculture management.
• Roles in Arab and international organizations focused on fisheries management and conservation.
• Employment in educational and training institutions.
• Investment in aquaculture projects (fish farms and hatcheries).
• Work in governmental and private fish farms.
• Positions as fisheries observers on fishing vessels and in ports.
The college's brief statement highlights its goal of preparing technical professionals capable of competing in the labor market, emphasizing creativity, innovation, applied scientific research, and community service. The college seeks to achieve international standards and accreditations.