Applied Ichthyology

Code:

RM06

Acronym:

IA

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Marine Biology and Ecology

Instance: 2019/2020 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Aquatic Production
Course/CS Responsible:	Master Degree in Marine Sciences - Marine Resources

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MCMRM	8	Oficial Plan 2018	1	-	5	50	135

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The course of Ichthyology is focused on three central themes: i-Biological Bases, ii-wild fauna and iii-production (fisheries and aquaculture), in order to provide students with extended knowledge on fish to them assign the necessary skills to develop independent work in the field of fisheries biology, fish farming and simultaneously in environmental protection.

Learning outcomes and competences

The master's degree in marine science, proposes to train people capable of developing a professional or research activity in marine biology with the highest level of requirement. Since a significant percentage of graduates in the future will have to come to deal with fish in the development of their profession, a course specifically dedicated to deepen the knowledge and skills of students in the most relevant topics on biology, production and environmental protection fish is highly recommended.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Students must have enough knowledge in biology that allow addressing in a comprehensive way to fish the subjects listed above (Biological bases, wildlife and production) in detail so that they will be able to develop the most demanding work. The lectures are presented in the form of blocks. They are complemented with practical classes on the same subjects to practice the procedures of each matter. Students present a seminar on a related theme. At the same time, the students are asked to face a challenge that simulates the submission of a project or a licensing process, leading them to organize themselves into groups in order to overcome the difficulties that would be raised by the competent authorities. There is a field trip to a professional contact with reality. The assessment covers three components 1- continuous assessment, which includes the presentation of seminars, and the report of the field trip; 2-written examination and 3-presentation and discussion of the group work.

Program

1-Review of rules and methods of identification, classification and phylogeny in fish. Meristic and biometric characters. 2 -The growth in fish, age and growth rate determination, sex ratio, age of first sexual maturation and fertility. 3 - Studies on ichthyoplankton. Eggs and larvae. Biology of the first stages of life of marine fish. The knowledge of this phase of life and the management of fisheries resources. 4 - Anatomical, mechanical and physiological Basis in fish movement. Migrations in different aquatic environments. Vertical and horizontal migrations. Fishing of migratory species. 5 - fishing concepts, stock and population. Stocks assessment. Fisheries biology and development of fisheries. 6 - Aquaculture in the world. Possibilities and limitations of aquaculture. The sustainable development of aquaculture. 7 Interference of fisheries and aquaculture on the environment. Endangered species. Institutions for the protection of wildlife.

Mandatory literature

Lagler Mary Lou 070; Ictiologia. ISBN: 968-463-017-4
Moyle, P. B. & Cech, J. J.; Fishes an Introduction to Ichthyology, 2004. ISBN: 0-13-100847-1

Comments from the literature

The bibliography is being provided to students throughout the teaching

Teaching methods and learning activities

The UC is composed of theoretical classes, practical laboratory classes, field trips and group work.

keywords

Natural sciences > Biological sciences > Biodiversity > Biodiversity characterisation
Natural sciences > Environmental science > Natural resources management

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	30,00
Participação presencial	10,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	60,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	30,00
Frequência das aulas	30,00
Trabalho de campo	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the legislation for UP

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous evaluation - 10%
Final exam - 30%
Group Work - 60%

Examinations or Special Assignments

NA

Internship work/project

NA

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

NA

Classification improvement

According to the legislation approved to the UP