Aquatic Invertebrates

Description

A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Understand the basic systematics of aquatic invertebrates.rn2. Know about the biology reproduction, food and feeding habits, growth of aquaticrninvertebrates.rn3. Understand the life cycle of the common aquatic invertebrate.rn4. Acquire base knowledge of the biological aspects of aquatic organisms.rnrnB. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. Knowledge of the distribution and biology of common and commercial aquaticrninvertebrates.rn2. Understanding the main characteristics of aquatic invertebrates.rn3. Knowledge in the biological and ecological interactions of aquatic invertebratesrnwith the surrounding environment.rn4. Knowledge and application of the FAIR principles: Findable, Accessible,rnInteroperable, Reliable.rnrnC. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Properly identify the crustacean, molluscan, cephalopodan and echinodermsrn(their environment, external features, internal structures, life cycles and systems).rn2. Dissect crustacean molluscan, cephalopodan and echinoderms and know theirrntaxonomic levels.rn3. Knowledge on how to incorporate biological and ecological information inrnfisheries management.rnrnD. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Skill to present work outputs and outcomes in the written and oral forms.rn2. Identify knowledge gaps, innovation needs and opportunities.rn3. Communicate effectively in teams.rn

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

• The course aims at studying the classification of Aquatic Invertebrates and their systematicrnand biological characteristics. It also focuses on the biology and ecology interaction with thernaquatic invertebrates.