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Item No 4113 Certificate Course in Aquaponics_1 Syllabus Mumbai University by munotes
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AC: 23-07-2020
Item No. : 4.113
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Program:
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN AQU APONICS
Syllabus
(Certificate Course of 6 months wi th effect from the
Academic Year 2020-21)
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AC - 23/07/2020
Item NO.:4.113
UNIVERSITY OF MU MBAI
Syllabus for approval
S. No. Heading Particulars
1 O - 6625 Title of the course Certificate Cour se in Aquaponics
2 O - 6626 Eligibility for admission XII Science passed or Equivalent
3 R – 9368 Passing Marks 40%
4 Ordinances / Regulations (if any)
5 R – 9369 No. of Years / Semester Six Months
6 Level PG / UG / Certificate
(Strike out which is not applicable)
7 Pattern Yearly / Semester
(Strike out which is not applicable)
8 Status New / Revised
(Strike out which is not applicable)
9 To be implemented from Academic Year From Academic Year – 2020 -21
Date Signature
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean -
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University of Mumbai
Draft o rdinance, Regulations and Syllabus related to the
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN AQUAPONICS
Ordinance: Title of Course
‘Certificate Cour se in Aquaponics’
Ordinance: Eligibility
A candidate for being eligible at admission to the Certificate Cour se in
Aquaponics (CCA) must have passed XII standard examination
in Science from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Education or as
equivalent thereto.
Regulation: Duration of Course
The duration of C ertificate Cour se in Aquaponics will be of
six months.
Regulation: Intake Capacity:
40 candidates in one batch
Teachers: Post Graduate in Botany,
M-Phil, Ph.D. Sitting and Retired.
Government Qualification Senior Officers and experts from Industries,
and as per the norms laid down by the University of Mumbai.
Regulation: Fees
S. N. Heads Amount (Rs.)
1. Tuition Fee 3500
2. Registration Fee 200
3. Admission Processing Fee 100
4. Examination Fee 700
5. Laboratory Fee 1500
6. Mark Sheet 50
7. Study Material & Updating 600
8. Library Fee 200
9. Identity Card 50
10. Onsite Demonstration Ch arges 200
11. Computer / Internet Fee 200
12. Vice Chancellors Fund 20
13. Student Welfare 20
14. University Sports & Cultural Activities 20
15. Disaster Relief Fund 10
16. Group In surance 30
17. Miscellaneous 100
Total Fees: 7500
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Regulation: Exam ination
The examination of the Certificate Cour se will be held in ONE part - at
the end of course.
Regulation: Standards of Passing of Examination
To pass this six-month Certificate Cour se in Aquaponics,
the candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% marks
overall, in respective paper at the end of term exam.
Less than 40 % - Fail
40 % to 50 % - Pass
51 % to 59 % - Second C lass
60 % to 74% - First Class
75 % & above - Distinction
Regulation: Pedagogy ( Instructional System)
The instructional system for CCA is based on theoretical lectures,
Laboratory Practicals and field based visits, Audio – video prog ram,
case studies, group work, assignments and pr esentation. The course
envisages active participation approach of the students.
Regulation: Course Evaluation
Group work and pr esentation : 10 %
Field, Visit and Report writing : 10 %
Practical Exam / Viva etc : 30 %
End-term test : 50 %
Regulation: Course Timing
Two days in a week (4 hours a day)
The fees for the course are propo sed to be Rs. 7500. With the intake capacity of 40 candidates the
amount to be collected will be Rs. 3,00,00 0.00. The recurring expenses are estimated to be
Rs. 1,75,000. 00.
The sinking fund for collective expenditure of the center like publicity for the courses, purchase of
the instruments, chemicals, glass wares, etc. will be Rs. 95,000.00.
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University of Mumbai
Draft Ordinance, Regulations and Syllabus related to the
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN AQUAPONICS
Total Hours: 120 hours
PAPER I: Introduction and overview Aquaponics (25 hours)
1. Definition and Principles of Aquaponics.
2. History of Aquaponics
3. Merits and demerits of Aquaponics
4. Nutrient and pH maintenance
5. Working of Aquaponics
PAPER II: Aquaponic Systems and maintenance (25 hours)
1. Co mponents of Aquaponics systems
2. C irculating Aquaponics systems
3. Non-circulating Aquaponics systems
4. Setting up and maintenance of an Aquaponics
5. Wate r quality Maintenance
PAPER III: Aquaponics and its management. (25 hours)
1. Aquaponics animals.
2. Aquaponics plants
3. Pest and disease management
4. Post-harvest handling
5. Troubleshooting (Fish mortality, blockages and leaks and water quality issues)
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PAPER IV: Practical component. (45 hours)
1. Identification to aquarium accessories like aerator, bubblers, feeding cup, food
dispenser, filters-bottom, column and surface
2. Checking and Adjusting pH of aquaponic culture
3. Id entification of aquaponics animals (Tilapia, catfish, common car)
4. selecting crop, their management and care
5. Determination of fish mortality
6. Diagnosis of Mineral Deficiencies in Plants by Visual Symptoms
7. Field visit
References:
1. Modern Trends in agriculture (Science publication)
2. R ath, A.K. Freshwater Aquaculture,
3. https://sensorex.com/blog/2019/10/29/hydroponic-systems-explained/
4. Experimenting With Hydropon ics B. JOHN SYROCKI, Co llege of Education, State
University of New York, Bro ckport Downloaded from http://online.ucpress.edu/abt/article-
pdf/23/7/444/1768 9/4439697
5. https://www .biologyd iscussion.com/plants/soilless-growth-in-plants-with-diagram/22782
6. https://by jus.com/biology/hyd roponics/
7. https://www .epicgardening.com/hydroponic-systems/
8. Andy Jacobson Hydropon ics: The Essential Hydrop onics Guide: A Step-By-Step
Hydropon ic Gardening Guide to Grow Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs at Home.
9. How To Hydropon ics 4th Edition by Keith Rob erto.
10. DIY Hydropon ics Gardening: How to Make Your First Hydropon ics System without
Spending too Much Money or Time by James Coble.
11. Hydropon ics: A Practical Guide for the Soilless Grower (2nd Edition), by Dr. J. Benton
Jones.
12. Hydropon ics for the Home Grower by Howard M. Resh.
13. Co mme rcial Hydropon ics by John Mason
14. Plant Factory: An Indoor Vertical Farming System for Efficient Quality Food Production by
Oyoki Kozai