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BIOL 431 - Ichthyology

(3 units)
Systematics, ecology and biology of fishes.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191A ; BIOL 192  or NRES 217 .

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments.
2. explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments.
3. categorize fish using taxonomic tools.
4. identify fish in their natural habitat.
5. explain the connection between fish behavior, life cycle, and evolution with ecology and conservation.
6. write a research proposal on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on a specific aspect of Ichthyology.
7. create and present a lecture on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on an aspect of Ichthyology.


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