Ichthiology

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Objectives

1- Can name and locate the main anatomic and morphologic structures on bony and cartilaginous fish

2- Can describe in general terms the evolution of the vertebrates, since the origin of the chordates to the development of the tetrapods.

3- Can describe key points of fish biology having to do with reproduction, growth and feeding, explaining basic methods to determine those parameters.

4- Points out important functions of fishes in their ecosystems.

5- Makes basic inferences about the biology and ecology of a species from an analysis of its anatomy and morphology

6- Analyzes critically arguments related to fish.

7- Can give examples of the way fishes have marked history, economy and the environment.

Program

Evolution and diversity of chordates

Fish biology

Circulation and respiration

Sense organs

Locomotion and floatability

Feeding

Age and growth

Reproduction and life-cycles

Fish ecology

Role of fish on the ecosystems

Exploitation and conservation

Teaching Methodologies

Classes are structured around a blended learning approach, with support of the moodle platform, on which multimedia support materials are made available. In the lecture room active methods are used, with discussions centered on the application of concepts; lab classes reinforce the lectures and are directed to the development of competences with professional relevance. Students manipulate fresh and preserved specimens, visit relevant external places and institutions, and work independently to identify species and treat numerical data. The importance of writing is emphasized, through the required reports and essays.

Bibliography

Gene Helfman et al., 2009. The Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology. Wiley-Blackwell, 2ª ed.

Moyle, Peter B., & Joseph J. Cech, 2005. Fishes: An introduction to ichthyology (5ª Ed.). Prentice Hall Press.

Code

0101535

ECTS Credits

6

Classes

  • Práticas e Laboratórios - 30 hours
  • Teóricas - 30 hours

Evaluation Methodology

  • Ecomorphology report: 35%
  • Frequency: 40%
  • Participation in the blog: 10%
  • Photo blog: 15%