Introductory Ichthyology

Course Code: AQU 211

Course Title: Introductory ichthyology

Credit Hours: 2 (1+1)            Full Marks: 50           Theory: 25     Practical 25

A. Course Outline

  1. Introduction: Definition of fish, Ichthyology and other related terms, economic importance of fish
  2. Taxonomy economically important fishes of Nepal: General characters and classification of class Pisces
  3. Morphology of fish: external features, shape and size, structure and functions of skin, scales and fins
  4. Anatomy of fish: Study of location and functions of different organs
  5. Different organ systems: structure and functions

Ø  Digestive system-structure and functions of alimentary canal

Ø  Respiratory system- structure and function of gills

Ø  Reproductive system- structure and functions of gonads

B. Practical

Study of external features and internal organs of fish; Study of different types of scale and fins; Count of Lateral line scale; Study of alimentary canal of fish; Study of gills of fish; Study of male and female reproductive organs of fish; Study of fishes of Nepal (at least one from each order)

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