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.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

AQUA 202Diseases of Fish 2

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I. General Information

Department

Aquaculture

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

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