Course Description

This course presents an introductory study on the identification and taxonomy of fishes. In particular, the course emphasizes the diversity of fishes, including their morphology, anatomy, and ecology. The course emphasizes species that are commonly found in the freshwater, estuarine, and coastal habitats of Georgia.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to identify and catalog specimens collected during field trips.

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Athena Title

Environ Biology of Fish Lab

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Non-Traditional Format

Some graded field trips are required.

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Prerequisite

BIOL 1108-1108L

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Corequisite

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

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Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student Learning Outcomes

• Students will identify and classify Georgia fishes.
• Students will identify morphological features of fishes.
• Students will describe the major taxonomic groups of fishes.
• Students will be able to explain how fish biology relates to ecology.

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Topical Outline

• Introduction to Lab
• Taxonomy & Morphology
• Primitive Fishes, Anguillidae, Clupeidae
• Ictaluridae, Catostomidae
• Cyprinidae, Leuciscidae, Esocidae
• Salmonidae, Cyprinodontiformes, and others
• Percidae
• Various marine taxa
• Invasive Species
• Collection field trip(s)

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Syllabus

Select Faculty / Instructor to download syllabus:   Fox, Adam

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