sci1bif biology of fish

BIOLOGY OF FISH

SCI1BIF

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students will develop fish husbandry skills in the management of sustainable aquaculture. Central to this subject is the development of knowledge of taxonomy and important features of the various groups of fishes and the study of the effects of environmental variables on physiology. Students will explore the physiological approaches used by different fish groups to cope with environmental variables and the physiological basis of fundamental life processes such as respiration, blood circulation, reproduction, metabolism, osmoregulation and migration. The life cycle of important fish species will also be covered including development, age, growth and survival and mortality. Students will be introduced to scientific experimentation: health and safety in laboratory conditions, record keeping, and presentation and reporting, and learn biological sample preservation techniques.

FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Sale

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Admission into SBATE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsAn introduction to ichthyologyRecommendedMoyle, P & Cech, J 20045TH EDN, PRENTICE HALL, NEW YORK, USA
ReadingsBiology of fishesRecommendedBone, Q & Moore R 2008TAYLOR AND FRANCIS GROUP, NEW YORK
ReadingsBond's biology of fishesRecommendedBarton, M 20073RD EDN, THOMSON BROOKS, MELBOURNE
ReadingsOsmotic and Ionic Regulation: Cells and AnimalsRecommendedEvans, D 2009CRC PRESS, BOCA RATON, FL
ReadingsOsmotic, sodium, carbon dioxide and acid-base state of the Port Jackson shark, Heterodontus portusjacksoni, in response to lowered salinityRecommendedCooper, A & Morris, S 2004JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOLOGY, VOL. 174, NO. 3, PP. 311-222
ReadingsPlasma and erythrocytesolute properties of juvenile bull sharks, Carcharhinus leucas, acutely exposed to increasing environmental salinityRecommendedPillans, R, Anderson, W, Good, J Hyodo, S Takei, Y, Hazon, N & Franklin, C 2006JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL MARINE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY, VOL. 331, PP. 145-157
ReadingsReproductive biology and phyogeny of fishes (agnathans and bony fishes)RecommendedJamieson, B 2009SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, ENFIELD, USA
ReadingsSexuality in fishesRecommendedPandian, T 2011SCIENCE PUBLISHERS, NEW JERSEY, USA
ReadingsSharks and rays of AustraliaRecommendedLast, P & Stevens, J 2009CSIRO PUBLISHING, COLLINGWOOD, VICTORIA
ReadingsThe diversity of fishesRecommendedHelfman, G, Colette, B, facey, D & Bowen, B 2009WILEY-BLACKWELL, LONDON UK
ReadingsThe effects of changes in salinity on osmoregulation and chloride cel morphology of juvenile Australian snapper, Pagrus auratusRecommendedFielder, D, Allan, G, Pepperall, D & Pankhurst, P 2007AQUACULTURE, VOL. 272, PP. 656-666

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Epping, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Sale

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Practical Examination (2 hours)30
Written Essay (1000 words)20
Written Examination (3 hours)50