KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF CAT FISH FARMING AMONG EDUCATIONBIOLOGY STUDENTS IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, EHA-AMUFU

Abstract

This study assessed the depth of knowledge that Biology Education students at Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu  (Enugu  State)  possess  regarding  catfish  farming.  Employing  a descriptive survey design, we administered the “Biology Students’ Knowledge Level of Catfish Farming”  questionnaire,  specifically  crafted  to  address   our  guiding  research   questions. Responses were entered into Excel and analyzed using mean scores and standard deviations. Across the five critical domains species selection, site selection, pond construction, water quality management, and nutrition—mean values all exceeded the 2.50 threshold, indicating strong student agreement with expert-recommended best practices. Moreover, uniformly low standard  deviations  reveal  a  high  level  of  consensus  among  participants.  These  results demonstrate that future Biology educators in this region hold a solid, shared understanding of the essential principles for successful catfish production. Such insights can inform curriculum development, targeted training programs, and industry guidelines to strengthen aquaculture education and practice in Nigeria.