AQUA 102 Diseases of Fish 1

This course is an introduction to fish diseases and parasites. Students will learn about pond site symptoms, recognition of internal and external bacterial diseases, parasites and virus disease problems. Basic diagnostic techniques, methods of treatment, and chemotherapy will be studied. Treatment calculation and water flow rates will be covered.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

AQUA 102Diseases of Fish 1

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to fish diseases and parasites. Students will learn about pond site symptoms, recognition of internal and external bacterial diseases, parasites and virus disease problems. Basic diagnostic techniques, methods of treatment, and chemotherapy will be studied. Treatment calculation and water flow rates will be covered.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify and define disease-causing organisms of fish and classify them as viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, parasitic or environmental.
•  Identify common signs of fish suffering from a disease.   
• Select different treatment methods for appropriate diseases and chemicals.
• Write and solve treatment calculations and calculate water flow rates.
• Explain ways to prevent disease or how to manage disease once it is established.   

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Disease Characteristics Disease Treatment Diseases of Fish

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Disease Presentation Report Dissection and Anatomy

Required Text

Aquaculture Science Trout and Salmon Culture

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Disease Presentation Report Dissection and Anatomy