PROGRAM

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries is a four-year degree program which revolves on scientific theories and practices in fisheries management, environmental management, and multi-sectorial approach to coastal management. It further educates students on the proper methods to enhance the production of fisheries and other aquatic resources.

The BS in Fisheries provides students with a strong scientific background on inland fisheries, marine fisheries and fish processing. It includes topics in natural resources management, interactions of the physics, chemistry, and biology of aquatic ecosystems.

The following sets of objectives describe what graduates are expected to attain within few years after graduation:

1. able to teach, conceptualize, think critically, solve problems and recognize the limitations of science and its implication to everyday life;
2. know where and how to derive and synthesize information to be able to make an informed decision;
3. execute natural and social protocols in either laboratory/fieldwork research settings;
4. perform basic mathematical and statistical computations and formula derivations;
5. have adequate technical writing skills and effective oral communication abilities;
6. assist in the conduct of research

 SUBJECTS AND CURRICULUM

 The subjects in the BS Fisheries curriculum are divided into four main categories:

• General Education courses:
  • Understanding the Self
  • Readings in Philippine History
  • Mathematics in the Modern World
  • Purposive Communication
  • Art Appreciation
  • Science Technology and Society
  • Ethics
  • The Contemporary World
  • Life and Works of Rizal
  • Living in the IT Era
  • Kontekstwalisadong Komunikasyon sa Filipino (KONKOMFIL)
  • Dalumat ng/sa Filipino (DALUMATFIL)
  • World Literature

    Foundational courses:

• • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Fundamentals of Botany
  • Fundamentals of Zoology
  • Microbiology

 Professional courses:

• • Physiology of Aquatic Organism
  • Aquatic Resources Ecology
  • Ichthyology
  • Fisheries Meteorology
  • Capture Fisheries
  • Aquaculture
  • Aquaculture Engineering
  • Fish Nutrition
  • Post-Harvest Fisheries
  • Fishery Product, Safety and Quality
  • Oceanography
  • Fish Health Management
  • Fisheries Genetics and Breeding
  • Fisheries Management
  • Coastal Resource Management
  • Research Design and Methodologies
  • On-the-Job Training (OJT)
  • Project Development and Management
  • Fisheries Entrepreneurship
  • Thesis Writing 1
  • Fisheries Laws, Policies and Institutions
  • Fisheries Extension
  • Seminar
  • Fisheries Technologist Review

  Electives:

• • Fish Stock Assessment
  • Philippine Fishing Grounds
  • Research Statistics
  • Minor Fishery Products and By-Product Processing
  • Fisheries Economics
  • Navigation and Seamanship
  • Fisheries Biotechnology

Classroom lectures, various laboratory activities, research work, and experimental studies are the usual delivery of instruction. BS Fisheries is a scientific degree program. Seminars, community immersions, and visit to marine and aquatic farms and agencies are also required among the students.

On the fourth year of studies, students are obliged to undergo On-the-Job Training either in government and private agencies and must write an undergraduate thesis related to the field.

 Must be a high school or Alternative Learning System (ALS) graduate.

• College Admission Test: You need to pass the college entrance exam with a specified rating set by the college.
• Documentary Requirements:
  • Original High School Report Card (Form 138)
  • ALS Certificate (if applicable)
  • Birth Certificate (NSO/PSA security paper)
  • Certificate of Good Moral Character (from the Principal or Guidance Counselor)
  • Police Clearance
  • Passport Size Picture (white background with nametag, 2pcs)
  • Notice of Health Clearance for enrolment (issued by the CNSC Medical Clinic)
  • Chest X-ray with result or reading and not more than 6 months
  • White Folder (Long Size)
• Interview: must pass the interview conducted by the college.

WHAT SKILLS, TRAITS, AND ATTITUDE WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS COURSE?

 Strong foundation in Science – it is essential to have a strong background in science. BS-Fisheries has basic and advanced science subjects through the program.

• Technical skills – the program utilizes an extensive range of equipment, tools and systems in the field, laboratory, and classroom. Knowledge and ability to learn, operate and control properly and safely those sets of equipment would be an advantage.
• Ability to work outdoors – both as a student and as an employee, you will be exposed in the field doing manual work such working in a pond, techno-demo farm, laboratory, hatchery, and others. Being comfortable with the outdoors is beneficial.
• Problem-solving skills – during the OJT, you will encounter problems that cannot be solved by reading your textbooks. The course deals with studying fish and aquatics resources and they are part of nature; nature is an uncontrolled environment; problems may arise from time to time which may need immediate attention.
•  Detail Oriented – the ability to notice and identify even the most minute problems in a system, process or equipment.
•  Logical skills – the ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
•  Patience – laboratory and practicum exercises may be very time consuming and sometimes difficult, thus it is important to be patient.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGISTERED FISHERIES TECHNOLOGIST

• Fish Technician
• Aquaculture technicians
• Fish farm manager
• Aquaculturist
• Fisheries officer
• Fish Processing Supervisor
• Fisheries Instructor
• Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Analyst
• Fisheries extension worker
• Fisheries Biologist
• Staff of Bureau of Fisheries
• Aquatic resource specialist
• Endangered species coordinator
• Fisheries manager
• Fisheries and wildlife scientists
• Environmental educators
• Fish Biologist Technicians
• Staff of Marine Sanctuary