Ichthyology

Catalog description

In this course students will learn basic concepts in several areas of ichthyology including evolution, taxonomy, systematics, and biogeography, anatomy and physiology, behavior, and ecology. This course will focus on form and function, behavior, life history, and ecology. We will also cover the key taxonomic characteristics of most of the orders of fishes. There will be a research project with an outside of class time commitment of 40+ hours. Lecture and lab hours vary with topic, and laboratory work may extend beyond scheduled hours.