make a formal, oral presentation of a research topic with computer-generated audio-visual materials.
BIO 407: Fish Genetics
3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of fish genetics including basic principles and methods of selective breeding in aquaculture.
BIO 408: Cell Biology
4
Prerequisites: BIO 111 and CHE 302. Cell structure and chemistry as it relates to cell function. Biochemical and molecular aspects of cell functions are emphasized. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week)
BIO 409: Biostatistics
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic principles of experimental design and data analysis with emphasis on their applications in aquaculture research.
BIO 410: Special Problems in Biology
2
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A course in which advanced Biology students pursue an independent experimental or library research project. May be repeated once for credit.
BIO 411: Fish Diseases
4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Clinical diagnosis of fish diseases; necropsy of diseased fish; and formulation of corrective measures for disease control. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)
BIO 412: Fish Morphology & Physiology
4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 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)
BIO 415: Animal Behavior 3
Prerequisites: BIO 111 and BIO 210; BIO 316 recommended. This course examines the behavior of non-human animals from a physiological, ecological and evolutionary perspective. (Three hours of lecture per week)
BIO 417: Ecological Field Methods
4
Prerequisites: BIO 111, BIO 210, BIO 212, CHE 101, CHE 102; BIO 316 recommended.) 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)
BIO 421: Fish Nutrition
3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 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)
BIO 422: Principles of Aquaculture
3
Introduction to principles underlying aquatic productivity and management with a survey of domestic and foreign cultures of fish and aquatic vertebrates.
BIO 425: Aquaculture Economics and Marketing 3
Prerequisites: MAT 120 or MAT 125 or consent of instructor. Aquaculture economics, marketing channels and consumer preferences for fish products will be presented.
BIO 427: Fish Reproduction & Spawning Techniques 4
An overview of basic biology of fish reproduction and techniques of artificial spawning for common aquaculture species. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)
BIO 451: Survey of Production Methods
3
Prerequisite: BIO 422 or consent of instructor. An overview of alternative production methods including ponds, cages, net-pens, raceways, and recirculating systems with application to suitable species. (Three hours of lecture per week)
BIO 460: Water Quality Management
4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. A survey of theory and practice into the understanding and manipulation of the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of water quality in aquaculture production. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)
BIO 490: Biological Practicum 12
Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. An on-the-job clinical practice (Clinical Laboratory Sciences).
BIO 491: Internship: Aquaculture 1-4
Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. Intensive experience involving practical on-site participation working at an aquaculture facility (University, state, or private).
BIO 493: Internship 1-4
Prerequisite: Consent of advisor. An intensive experience in a biological/medical field involving practical on-site participation.
BIO 495: Topics in Biology
3
Prerequisite: Senior status. This course requires intensive examination of a biological topic chosen by a faculty member in biology. Will involve intensive reading and discussion, as well as writing.
BIO 507: Fish Genetics 3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An overview of fish genetics including basic principles and methods of selective breeding in aquaculture.
BIO 509: Biostatistics 3
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Basic principles of experimental design and data analysis with emphasis on their applications in aquaculture research.
BIO 511: Fish Diseases
4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. An in-depth study of clinical diagnosis of fish diseases; necropsy of diseased fish; and formulation of corrective measures for disease control. (Three hours of lecture, two hours of laboratory per week)
BIO 512: Fish Morphology & Physiology
4
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 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)
BIO 521: Fish Nutrition
3
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