Topic Name Description
Page Syllabus - Theory
Page Syllabus - Practical
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Topic 1 Page Learning Objectives
Page 1.1.1 Shrimp seed production
Page 1.1.2 Japanese System
Page 1.1.3 Galveston system
Page 1.1.4 Breeding of freshwater prawns
Page 1.1.5 Mussel
Page 1.1.6 Status of shellfish seed production in India
Page 1.1.7 Shrimp and prawn seed production
File introduction
Page 1.2.1 Natural seed resources of crustaceans
File Hatchery seeds Vs natural seeds
Topic 2 Page Learning Objectives
Page 2.1.1 Introduction
Page 2.1.2 X-organ
Page 2.1.3 Functions
Page 2.1.4 Growth Stimulating Hormone
Page 2.1.5 Y-organ
Page 2.1.6 Mandibular organ
Page 2.1.7 Effects
Topic 3 Page Learning Objectives
Page 3.1.1 Age & Size

Page 3.1.2 Sexual dimorphism for Penaeids
Page 3.1.3 Male reproductive system
Page 3.1.4 Male reproductive organ - external and process of gamete transfer
Page 3.1.5 Maturity stages of testes
Page 3.1.6 Female reproductive system
Page 3.1.7 Female reproductive organ - External
Page 3.1.8 Maturity stages of ovary
Page 3.1.9 Mating characteristics in open vs closed thelycum species
Page 3.1.10. Reproductive systems of male and female prawns
File Video 1
File Video 2
File Video 3
File Video_18a_WMV
File Adult shrimps male and female
File Breeding behaviour in penaeid shrimp
File Egg of shrimp
Topic 4 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introduction
Page 4.1.1. Nauplius
Page 4.1.2 Protozoea
Page 4.1.3 Mysis
Page 4.1.4 Post Larvae
Page 4.1.5 Identification of larval stages of shrimps
Page 4.1.6. Identification of Post Larvae of Penaeus Spp
Topic 5 Page Learning Objectives
File prawn - life cycle
Page 5.1.1. Prawn larval stages
Page 5.1.2 Identification of larvae and post-larvae of freshwater prawns
File Adult Prawn
File Eggs and larvae of M.rosenbergii
File Hatchery Layout
File Prawn
File Recirculatory system
Topic 6 Page Learning Objectives
Page 6.1.1 Identification of sexes
Page 6.1.2. Sexual dimorphism
Page 6.1.3 Size at maturity
Page 6.2.1. Mating
File Mating behaviour
Page 6.2.2. Spawning
Page 6.2.3. Incubation & hatching
Topic 7 Page Learning Objectives
Page 7.1.1 Introduction
Page 7.1.2 Larval development
Page 7.1.3 Development stages of crab
Page 7.1.4. Identification of larval stages of crabs (Scylla serrata)
File Larval stages of mud crab-1
File Larval stages of mud crab-2
File Larval stages of mud crab-3
Page 7.2.1 Introduction
Page 7.2.2 Reproductive biology
Page 7.2.3 Larval development
Page 7.2.4 Larvae of Lobster
Topic 8 Page Learning Objectives
Page 8.1.1 Significance of learning secondary sexual characters
Page 8.1.2 Secondary sexual characters of shrimps (Penaues spp.)
Page 8.1.3 Secondary sexual characters of prawns (M.rosenbergii)
Page 8.1.4 Bioeconomic values of the brooders
File Broodstock qualities
Topic 9 Page Learning Objectives
Page 9.1.1 Qualities of Broodstock – Parameters for evaluation
Page 9.1.2 Shrimp broodstock quality
Page 9.2.1 Freshwater prawn brooder transport
Page 9.2.2 Quarantine
Page 9.2.3 Mud crab broodstock collection and transportation
File Brooder transport and handling
Topic 10 Page Learning objectives
Page 10.1.1 Source of broodstock
Page 10.1.2 Transport of broodstock
Page 10.1.3 Stocking and maintenance of the brooders
Page 10.2.1 Marking of reared crabs
Page 10.2.2 Refuge system for crabs
Page 10.2.3 Size of broodstock
Page 10.2.4 Feeds and feeding schedules
Page 10.2.5 Mating
Page 10.2.6 Spawning
File Care for the brooders
Topic 11 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introdcution
Page 11.1.1 Temperature
Page 11.1.2 Salinity
Page 11.1.3 Primary Productivity
Page 11.2.1 General classification of maturity stages in P. fucata
Page 11.3.1 Mussel
File Freshwater mussels
Page 11.3.2 Clams
Page 11.4.1 Comparison of larval development among the bivalves
Page 11.4.2 Spat collection from natural spawning ground
Page 11.4.3 Spat collectors
Topic 12 Page Learning Objectives
Page 12.1.1 Importance of cray fish
File Cray fish life cycle and breeding biology
Page 12.2.1.Life cycles of Cuttle fish and Squids
File Squids life cycle and breeding biology
File Cuttle fish life cycle and breeding biology
Topic 13 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introduction
Page 13.1.1 Site selection for a hatchery - Basic parameters
File Shrimp and prawn hatchery
Topic 14 Page Learning Objectives
Page 14.1.1 Natural spawning
Page 14.1.2 Need for inducement
Page 14.1.3 Induced Maturation (Eye stalk ablation)
Topic 15 Page Learning objectives
Page 15.1.1. Factors and yield in shrimp (P. monodon) seed production
Page 15.1.2 Larval development of Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Page 15.1.3 Larval stages of freshwater prawns
File Nursery Rearing of freshwater prawn
File Larval stages of M.rosenbergii
File Breeding of shrimp and prawn
File Qualities of eggs in crustacean
Topic 16 Page Learning Objectives
Page 16.1.1 Broodstock rearing
Page 16.1.2 Crab hatchery
Page 16.1.3 Hatchery seed production techniques and constraints
Page 16.1.4 Feeding
Page 16.1.5 Rearing of juvenile crab
Page 16.2.1 Larval development of lobster
Topic 17 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introduction

Page 17.1.1 Eye stalk ablation - origin
Page 17.1.2 Eye stalk ablation and its role in gonadal development
Page 17.1.3 Role of eyestalk in the reproduction of crustaceans
Page 17.2.1. Methods of eye stalk ablation
File Eyestalk ablation points
Topic 18 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introduction
Page 18.1.1 Feed ingredients for feed preparation
Page 18.1.2 Proximate composition of feed materials
Page 18.2.1 Feeding rate of Artemia nauplii to freshwater prawn larvae
Page 18.2.2 Feeding the larvae of P. monodon
Page 18.2.3 Artemia and Shell Free Artemia for larvae
File larvel feed crab lobster
File larval feed shrimp prawn
Topic 19 Page Learning Objectives
Page 19.1.1 Artificial larval feeds for shrimp hatcheries
Page 19.2.1 Egg custard
Page 19.2.2 Common method for preparation of egg custard
Page 19.2.3 Egg/Mussel Mixture
Topic 20 Page Learning Objectives
Page 20.1.1 Prerequisites for seed packing
Page 20.1.2. Seed packing methods and transportation
Topic 21 Page Learning Objectives
Page Introduction
Page 21.1.1. Interaction of different factors in the development process of bivalves
Page 21.1.2 Development stages of Crassostrea madrasensis
Page 21.1.3 Developmental stages of Perna indica (Mussel)
Page 21.2.1 Development of Pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata)
Page 21.2.2 Pearly oyster spat collection
Page 21.2.3 Materials used in the spat collection
Topic 22 Page Learning Objectives
Page 22.1.1 Introduction to Holothurian seed production
Page 22.1.2 History of seed production in India
Page 22.2.1 Collection and selection of broodstock
Page 22.2.2 Maintenance of broodstock
Page 22.3.1 Spawning and early development in holothurian lifecycle
Page 22.3.2 Induced Spawning & Fertilization
Page 22.3.3 Larval rearing & collection of juveniles
Topic 23 Page Learning Objectives
Page 23.1.1 Introduction
Page 23.1.2 Preferred water quality parameters for shellfishes
Page 23.1.3 Water quality management
Topic 24 Page Learning Objectives
Page 24.1.1 Removal of suspended solids
Page 24.1.2 Removal of dissolved solids and gases
Page 24.1.3 Bio filtration
Topic 25 Page Learning Objectives
Page 25.1.1 Bacterial disease
Page 25.1.2 Bacterial Necrosis
Page 25.2.1 Need for Disinfection in Hatcheries
Page 25.2.2 Methods of Disinfection
Page 25.2.2.1 Physical Methods of Disinfection
Page 25.2.2.2 Chemical Methods of Disinfection
File Management of bacterial diseases
File Vibriosis in shrimp hatchery
Topic 26 Page Learning Objectives
Page 26.1.1 Disinfection and Disease Prevention

File Disease management in shrimps and prawns
Topic 27 Page Learning Objectives
Page 27.1.1 Microalgae
Page 27.1.2 Role of Micro-algae in shrimp hatcheries
Page 27.2.1 Culture media
Page 27.2.2 Algal culture techniques
Page 27.2.3 Feeding regimes of penaeid larvae: ( cells/ml)
Page 27.2.4 Advantage of algae in Shrimp hatchery
Page 27.2.5 Disadvantages
File Artemia and its uses
Topic 28 Page Learning Objectives
Page 28.1.1 Spirulina in Aquaculture
Page 28.1.2 Spirulina and its importance in aqua hatcheries
Page 28.1.3 Ecology
Page 28.1.4 Taxonomy
Page 28.2.1 Nutrient Requirement for spirulina culture
Page 28.2.2 Harvesting and processing
Page 28.2.3 Harvesting Management

Page 28.2.4 Conclusion
Topic 29 Page Learning Objectives
Page 29.1.1 Sex Differentiation & Reproduction of Crustacean
Page 29.1.2 Male Sex determination and Reproduction
Page 29.1.3 Ecdysteroids (Arthropod molting Hormones)
File Hybridization in shrimps
Topic 30 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 31 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 32 Page Objective
Page Penaeus monodon
Page Penaeus indicus (Indian white shrimp)
Page Macrobrachium rosenbergii (Giant freshwater prawn)
Page Macrobrachium malcolmsonii
Page Scylla tranquebarica (Purple mud crab)
Page Panulirus ornatus (Spiny lobster)
Page Panulirus homarus
Page Significance
Topic 33 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 34 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 35 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Page Identification of larval stages of shrimps
Topic 36 Page Characteristic features of early postlarvae of Penaeus spp.
Page Characteristics of postlarvae of Penaeus indicus
Page Characteristics of post larvae of Penaeus merguiensis
Topic 37 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 38 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 39 Page Objective
Page Principle
Page Procedure
Page Functioning of biofilter
Page Trouble shooting in biofilter
Page Significance
Topic 40 Page Estimations in the hatchery designing
Page Estimate the profitability of the shrimp hatchery
Page Estimate the area required and the management strategy (stocking density, feeding, etc)
Page Give the design requirements for the following and list out the components and their capacities
Page Plan for a prawn hatchery of 3 million PL per annum
Topic 41 Page Estimations in the hatchery designing for shellfishes
Topic 42 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 43 Page Preparation of larval feeds for shrimp hatcheries
Page Common method for preparation of egg custard
Topic 44 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Calculation
Page Significance
Topic 45 Page Objective
Page Procedure
Page Significance
Topic 46 Page Objective
Page Plan of the exercise
Page Steps to be followed
Topic 48 Page References
Topic 49 File Question bank