308405 (v.1) Physiology of Aquatic Animals 201
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 303341 (v.2) Aquatic Biology 102
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| Syllabus: | Fundamental mechanisms of physiology of aquatic animals. Major physiological processes in aquaculture species - respiration and circulation, osmoregulation, digestion, endocrinology, reproductive biology, immunity, and nervous system. Physiological adaptations to the environment. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will - Understand the relationships between different systems and processes in aquatic animals. Relate environmental conditions to adaptations in aquatic animals. Demonstrate a comprehension of instruction of supervisor. Participate actively in group tasks. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Bond, C.E. (1996), Biology of Fishes, Saunders College Publishing, Florida. Jobling, M. (1995), Environmental Biology of Fishes, Chapman and Hall, London. |
| Unit Texts: | Schmidt-Nielsen, K. (1990), Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Continuous Assessment 50%, Final examination 50%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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