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- General
Biology is the study of life forms and in this
undergraduate course the students will be studying life history events of
fishes, including shellfishes in the context of fisheries and important
aquaculture species. The main aim of this course is to introduce the immensely
fascinating world of fish biology, to give advanced information on the unique
adaptations of various biological systems of fish and shellfish, to provide
basic practical skills in different aspects of aquatic biology such as sampling
of fish and shellfish, quantitative meristic and morphometrics, comparative
studies on gills, scales, pharyngeal teeth and brain of fishes and to
understand the principles of aquatic biology life in freshwater; lentic and
lotic environments, freshwater wetlands will be discussed in this course.
- 1. 19 February - 25 February
1.-Introduction to Anatomy- External Anatomy of fish
Objective: To introduce the importance of aquatic biology with respect to aquaculture practices. Brief up about the anatomy and structural morphology of fish in the aquatic environment.
- 2. 26 February - 3 March
External_anatomy-associated-structure of fish
- 3. 4 March - 10 March
Food-Feeding-Habit-of-Finfishes
Objectives: To introduce the oral regions of fish and associated structures and their modification in teeth, and gills, This knowledge is important to understand the food and feeding habits of fish biology.
- 4. 11 March - 17 March
Oral_region_associated-System-of-Finfishes
Objectives: To understand the mechanisms that control the movement and digestion of food, methods of assessing digestibility of feed, factors affecting digestion and absorption of food nutrients, and feeding processes in fish are discussed. An understanding of feeding habits, feeding mechanisms, and the digestion and absorption processes can help fish farmers and nutritionists maximize the use of feed.
- 5. 18 March - 24 March
The circulatory system in fish
Objective: to introduce the blood circulation system in aquatic animals. The mechanisms of blood transport in teleost and gas exchanges.
- 6. 25 March - 31 March
Digestive-System-of-Finfishes
Objectives: To understand the mechanisms that control the movement and digestion of food, methods of assessing digestibility of feed, factors affecting digestion and absorption of food nutrients, and feeding processes in fish are discussed. An understanding of feeding habits, feeding mechanisms, and the digestion and absorption processes can help fish farmers and nutritionists maximize the use of feed.
- 7. 1 April - 7 April
- 8. 8 April - 14 April
Elements of immune response in fish
- 9. 15 April - 21 April
- 10. 22 April - 28 April
Introduction to Aquatic Microbiology: Microbes in the aquatic environment
Objective:
1. Define the term aquatic microbiology.
2. List the importance of studying aquatic microbiology.
3. Discuss the general impacts of microbes on the aqua industry.
- 11. 29 April - 5 May
Impact
of Microbes on the Fish Biology and Aquaculture Industry
- 12. 6 May - 12 May
Antibiotic_resistance_in_aquatic_system
Objective: Antibiotic resistance in aquaculture is a growing concern as it can negatively impact human health and the environment.
- 13. 13 May - 19 May
This week
Mode of action of antibiotic resistance in microbes in aquatic system
Objective: Factors responsible for antibiotic resistance in microbes and their control
- 14. 20 May - 26 May
Mode of action of antibiotic resistance in microbes in aquatic system
Objective: Factors responsible for antibiotic resistance in microbes and their control
- 15. 27 May - 2 June
Migration patterns in fishes
Objective: to introduce different types
of migration in fish from sea water to freshwater and from freshwater to
seawater. The importance of migration with respect to biodiversity in aquatic
organisms will be highlighted.
- 16. 3 June - 9 June
THERAPEUTIC
Drugs Used in
aquatic SYSTEM and THEIR influence on
FISH
Objective: to introduce the responsible use of drugs in the aquatic system
- 17. 10 June - 16 June
- 18. 17 June - 23 June