Ichthyology students (Katie, Tricia, Jess, Kendall, Theresa, and Ileine) and Prof. Connaughton on a (cold and wet) field trip to the U of D College of Marine studies in Lewes, DE. Go here to see more pictures from the field trip.

Course Description:
Ichthyology encompasses the study of fishes, including major groups such as the jawless, cartilaginous and bony fishes. Lecture material will include the systematics, physiology, behavior, ecology and evolution of this diverse group of vertebrates. Laboratory work will center on identification of field collected specimens in order to become familiar with the major fish families of the Chesapeake region. Lab work will also include some investigations of the anatomy of fishes as well as regional aquaculture, fisheries, and fisheries management issues. The class will visit the Baltimore Aquarium, and an overnight trip to the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies in Lewes, DE will be made. The students will be responsible for paying for their own meals on the trip to Lewes. Prerequisite: BIO 112 and one 200 level biology course.

• Course Syllabus: lecture and lab schedules, course policies
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