The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) will soon introduce an online learning system.
Vice Chancellor B. Madhusoodana Kurup said here on Tuesday that advanced methods and latest technologies in information and communication fields would be utilised for making the learning process more dynamic and effective.
In his address at the curriculum development workshop held at the Panangad campus, Mr. Kurup said the curriculum would focus on practical training and academia-industry linkages.
The aim is to ensure quality education and better employment opportunities for students taking up fisheries and ocean science courses.
Advisory board
The KUFOS will establish an industry-university advisory board and an industry incubation centre at the varsity.
It has plans to tie up with the private sector for research and development, and to transfer technology for the overall development of human resources in fisheries and ocean studies sectors.
The university will start new courses from the next academic year in areas such as marine chemistry, energy management, coastal and offshore engineering, ocean coastal safety and coastal harbour engineering, fisheries engineering and petroleum engineering.
