independent experimental or library research project. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 2 semester hours.
BIO 411/AQU 411: Fish Diseases. An overview of fish diseases including the pathogens and conditions that result in disease. Preventive and corrective measures are also examined. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 412/AQU 412: Fish Morphology & Physiology. An overview of fish morphology and physiology with emphasis on comparative and adaptive aspects among Osteichthyes (true bony fish). (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 413/AQU 413: Aquatic Ecology. This course investigates the interaction of aquatic organisms with their biotic and abiotic environment. Sampling and laboratory methods of limnological analysis will be covered. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 414/AQU 414: Basics of Fish Diseases. An online course with no lab. Students are introduced to bacteria, parasites, viruses and environmental factors that cause disease in aquatic animals. Prevention, identification and treatment of these diseases are included (course intended for non-aquaculture majors). Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 415: Animal Behavior. This course examines the behavior of non-human animals from a physiological, ecological and evolutionary perspective. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111 and BIO 210; BIO 316 recommended. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 417: Ecological Field Methods. Lecture, field and laboratory course emphasizing modern ecological field techniques. Compares quantitative and qualitative methods of sampling and interpreting data. (Two hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites: BIO 111, BIO 210, BIO 212, CHE 101, CHE 102; BIO 316 recommended. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 421/AQU 421: Fish Nutrition. Fundamental and applied aspects of fish nutrition including nutrient requirements, nutrient chemistry, ration formulation, and practical feeding will be taught. (Three hours of lecture per week). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 422/AQU 422: Principles of Aquaculture. Introduction to principles underlying aquatic productivity and management with a survey of domestic and foreign cultures of fish and aquatic invertebrates. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 423/AQU 425: Aquaculture Economics and Marketing. Aquaculture economics, marketing channels and consumer preferences for fish products will be presented. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week). Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 125 or consent of instructor. Credit: 4 semester hours.
BIO 427/AQU 427: Fish Reproduction & Spawning Techniques. An overview of basic biology of fish reproduction and techniques of artificial spawning for common aquaculture species. Credit: 3 semester hours.
BIO 431: Biotechnology I. This course will familiarize students with aspects of plant and animal tissue culture including historical development, basic techniques, safety issues, media formulation and preparation, and culturing tissues. Prerequisite: BIO 111, CHE 301, and CHE 310 (two hours of lecture, four hours laboratory per week). Credit: 4 semester hours.