BIOL 4560 - Ichthyology

(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: BIOL 1120 and BIOL 1130 with minimum grades of C, and at least one 3000-4000 level course from BIOL or ESC with a minimum grade of C, junior standing; or department head approval. Corequisite: BIOL 4560L or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.