Ichthyology

Description

A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to:rn1. Identify fish species to the most available taxonomic level.rn2. Acquire of base knowledge of the biological aspects of aquatic organisms.rn3. Understand the basics of fish biology and ecology.rnrnB. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. Definitions of the important terms related to Ichthyology.rn2. Knowledge and application the FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reliable.rn3. Knowledge on fish taxonomy and systematics.rnrnC. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Identify the taxonomic level of fish species.rn2. Use the different biological aspects of fish to refer to their taxonomic level.rn3. Distinguish characteristics of fish species related to ecological parameters.rn4. Know how to incorporate biological, ecological and social information in fisheries management.rnrnD. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Use the information of different morphological and biological aspects of a specimen for a proper classification and identification as well as studying the ecological factors that affect fish communities.rn2. Work in groups during laboratory sessions.rn3. Pay attention to the finer details while identifying fish species.rn4. Identify knowledge gaps, innovation needs and opportunities.

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

• The course aims at studying classification and description of families, genera and species of marine and freshwater fishes (Cartilaginous, Bony fishes) as well as the taxonomic criteria features (General body shape, meristic formula, scale type, color and size, distinguishing characteristics. Basics of fish biology and ecology are of the main items of the course.