Fish Breeding & Genetics – cofbasu-education

Department Of Fish Breeding & Genetics Faculty

Academic Programmes

UG (B.F.Sc.)

S. No	Title	Course Code	Credit hours
1.	Genetics and Breeding	AQC-213	2(1+1)

PG (M.F.Sc.)

S. No	Title	Course Code	Credit hours
1	Fundamentals of Molecular Biology	FBT 501	2+1
2	Concepts of Cell Biology	FBT 502	2+1
3	Gene Structure and Regulation of Expression	FBT 503	2+1
4	Genetic Engineering	FBT 504	2+1
5	Bioinformatics Tools for Fisheries	FBT 505	1+1
6	Fish Cell Culture	FBT 506	2+1
7	Aquaculture Biotechnology	FBT 507	2+1
8	Marine Biotechnology	FBT 508	1+1
9	Molecular Markers	FBT 509	2+1
10	Molecular Taxonomy and Phylogenetics	FBT 510	2+1
11	Master’s Seminar	FBT 591	0+1
12	Master’s Research	FBT-599	0+30
Total			59 (18+41)

Facilities

The Department of Fish Genetics and Breeding aims to undertake a breeding program for indigenous fish species of food and ornamental value. There is one laboratory in the department which is equipped with the following instruments Microscope, Magnetic stirrer, Micro-wave oven, Deep Freezer (-20˚C) each of Cap. 500 L and 300 L, Tissue homogenizer, Water bath, Weighing balance, Vortex shaker, Micro-pipette set, UVC disinfection system etc.