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BIOL 431

Ichthyology

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Systematics, ecology and biology of fishes.

Requirements

Prerequisites

BIOL 191ABIOL 192NRES 217
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

BIOL 191A; BIOL 192 or NRES 217.

Units

Lecture3

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall

Terms

fall

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments.
  • explain how evolution of fish is related to genetic variation and morphological adaptations to specific environments.
  • categorize fish using taxonomic tools.
  • identify fish in their natural habitat.
  • explain the connection between fish behavior, life cycle, and evolution with ecology and conservation.
  • write a research proposal on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on a specific aspect of Ichthyology.
  • create and present a lecture on an in-depth exploration of the literature focused on an aspect of Ichthyology.