Course Description

This course will cover the basic physiology of fishes, with an emphasis on the effects of environmental stresses on physiological functions of fish.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to present a lecture.

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Athena Title

Fish Physiology

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Prerequisite

FISH(ECOL)(MARS)(WILD) 4300/6300

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will describe the basic principles and practical applications of fish physiology.
• Students will explain how the environment influences fish physiology.
• Students will evaluate and discuss primary literature.
• Students will develop skills in finding, synthesizing and presenting information.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction
• Morphology & Anatomy
• Circulation
• Gas Exchange
• Swimming
• Buoyancy
• Reproduction
• Digestion / Metabolism
• Endocrine System
• Stress Response
• Osmoregulation
• Sensory Systems
• Aquatic Toxicology

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Institutional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

The ability to reason, interpret, analyze, and solve problems from a wide array of authentic contexts.

Critical Thinking

The ability to pursue and comprehensively evaluate information before accepting or establishing a conclusion, decision, or action.

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Fox, Adam

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