BIO 412 - Ichthyology Credits: 3

This course surveys the biology of fishes, emphasizing the evolution, systematics, ecology, and conservation of Pennsylvania species. Laboratory and field exercises will include fish sampling, species identification, population estimation, community characterization, and fisheries techniques such as aging fishes and estimating population structure and production. (2h lecture and 2h lab)

Prerequisite(s): (BIO 162 with minimum grade of C and BIO 242 or Graduate standing.
Graduate Credit: This course is available for graduate credit.