AQUA 213 Ichthyology II

The focus of this course is to provide an in-depth study of fish biology built on knowledge gained in AQUA 113. Students investigate how fish function in diverse environments, examining topics like osmoregulation, energetics, and zoogeography. This course prepares students to apply biological principles in fisheries management, aquaculture, and conservation contexts.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite

Instructor Permission.

AQUA 213Ichthyology II

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I. General Information

Department

Agriculture Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Prerequisite Narrative

Instructor Permission.

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

The focus of this course is to provide an in-depth study of fish biology built on knowledge gained in AQUA 113. Students investigate how fish function in diverse environments, examining topics like osmoregulation, energetics, and zoogeography. This course prepares students to apply biological principles in fisheries management, aquaculture, and conservation contexts.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Explain the role of genetic variation in fish populations and apply basic genomic concepts to conservation and management
• Analyze population dynamics using field and literature data, including growth, recruitment, mortality, and carrying capacity
• Describe and interpret patterns of fish distribution globally and regionally and relate these patters to environmental, historical, and ecological factors
• Analyze genetic, population, and spatial data using quantitative methods and communicate results through figures, maps, and report
• Apply concepts to real-world fisheries, conservation, and aquaculture scenarios

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies