Fishery Biology

  • College of Fisheries and Aquaculture Technology |
  • English

Description

This course aims at introducing the basic knowledge of fishery biological aspects and features such as age and growth, reproduction, food and feeding habits as a fundamental introduction for the interpretation of population dynamics that help in designing the best sustainable fishery management plans.

Program

Fisheries Technology

Objectives

  • A. Knowledge and UnderstandingrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Acquire base knowledge of the biological aspects of aquatic organisms.rn2. Cover of the diversity and biology of fishes (both freshwater and marine) and briefly introduce concepts related to fisheries management .rn3. Understand the link between estimating fish biological aspects and better fishery management. B. Intellectual SkillsrnThe course provides students with:rn1. Describing the major groups of fishes and their evolutionary relationships.rn2. Describing the morphology, physiology, and biology of fishes.rn3. Determining the spawning season of fish species using some reproductive biology parameters.rn4. Applying the basic strategies to manage fish populations.rn5. Assessment of data deficiencies and uncertainty. C. Professional and Practical skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Determine age of fish species using hard structure (e.g. otoliths, scales, spines).rn2. Identify gonadal maturity stage of a specimen macroscopically and microscopically.rn3. Use MS Excel in preparation of biological input data for further population dynamics analysis.rn4. Know how to incorporate biological information in fisheries management. D. General and Transferable skillsrnAt the end of the course, students should be able to :rn1. Pay attention to finer details while working in laboratory.rn2. Communicate, interact and work creatively within a team.rn3. Use problem-solving skills.

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