BIOL 5560 - Icththyology

(4) Credit Hours

The biology of fishes, with an emphasis on the functional morphology, systematics, evolution, diversity, distribution, and ecology of fishes. Laboratory includes identification of the diversity of regional fish faunas, as well as laboratory dissections and field trips. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Department Head approval. Corequisite: BIOL 5560L. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.