AQUA 202 Diseases of Fish 2
Continuation of AQUA 102, this is a more advanced look into specific pathogens of aquatic species. Students will learn more advanced diagnostic and treatment methods.
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
AQUA 202Diseases of Fish 2
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
Continuation of AQUA 102, this is a more advanced look into specific pathogens of aquatic species. Students will learn more advanced diagnostic and treatment methods.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify specific diseases of trout and other commonly cultured species.
- Describe the etiological agent for each disease.
- Discuss symptoms of each disease and ways to prevent or treat that specific disease.
- Discuss fish defense mechanisms for each disease.
- Identify safety and environmental concerns when dealing with drugs and chemicals used to treat fish disease.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Disease Characteristics
Disease treatment
Diseases of Fish
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Text
Aquaculture Science
Trout and Salmon Culture