GAQF 5430 - Fish Health Protection

Fish diseases are a major factor governing the management of natural fisheries and diseases also have a significant impact on commercial aquaculture. In this class, students will learn disease diagnostic techniques from microscopy to PCR, survey the major diseases of wild and cultured fish, and learn about the relationships between fish disease and regulatory actions. Additional lectures will cover shrimp and shellfish diseases. The laboratory portion of the course is conducted in the UAPB Fish Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and requires students to diagnose, document, and report on fish disease cases. Offered spring semester of even years.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 4