Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline Khulna University
Course Profile
Name of the Course: Fisheries Zoology Course No.: FMRT-1101
Credit Hours: 3.0 Section: A
Rationale: Basic biology of aquatic organism is very important for the student of biological science. Therefore this course is designed to orient students about the basic biology, Ecology the classification and ecological and economical importance of Aquatic organisms.
Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of the course (Section A) the students will be able to-
1. Discuss about some importance terminology and the significance of zoological knowledge for the fisheries students.
2. Give an overview of general biology and ecology of representative Vertebrate fishes.
3. Give idea about evolution and adaptive radiation of fishes.
4. Discuss about the animal ethics and welfare
Course Instructor: Joyanta Bir, Associate Professor, FMRT Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208. Cell: +8801999371741, email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Lecture Content and Timetable
Section-A
Course content No. of Lecture
Date Teaching/Learning strategy
Lecture Link Just Click Introduction: General concepts
and terminology L1
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers.
https://app.box.com/s/wwql9pa m7povbu5bolwxn8dw5fg3do00
Introduction: Classification of Animals, Major features and terminology of zoology and fishes
L2
Power point lecture,
Discussion and
Answers
https://app.box.com/s/wwql9pa m7povbu5bolwxn8dw5fg3do00
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Porifera:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L3 Power point lecture,
Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Porifera:
Morphology and physiology:
L4 Power point lecture,
Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Structures and functions Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Cnidaria:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L5
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Cnidaria:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L6
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Platehelminthes:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L7
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Platehelminthes:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L8
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Arthropods:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L9 Power point lecture,
Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Mollusca:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L10
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Basic biology-Invertebrate:
Phylum Nematoda:
Morphology and physiology:
Structures and functions
L11 Power point lecture,
Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/vl2vosen 87tk72sdq7le5vm4bx1z019w
Continuous Assessment-1
Lecture-L1 to L10 CT1 Written Exam: 30 Mark, 45 Minutes Basic biology: Vertebrate
Biology basic introduction L12
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/luydcxx8 x973qr3bxvcjcuxvhjmd2wh1
Basic biology-BONY FISH:
External Morphological feature (Mouth, gill) and function
L13
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/eqwjraj1j y1y1me4pr53zwpv807nhy6e
Basic biology-BONY FISH:
External Morphological feature (Fin and Scales) and function
L14 Power point lecture,
Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/eqwjraj1j y1y1me4pr53zwpv807nhy6e
Basic biology-BONY FISH:
Internal Morphological feature (Skeleton, Muscular, Nervous system) and function
L15
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/eqwjraj1j y1y1me4pr53zwpv807nhy6e
Basic biology-BONY FISH:
Internal Morphological feature (Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine and Reproductive system) and function
L16
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/eqwjraj1j y1y1me4pr53zwpv807nhy6e
Continuous Assessment-2
Lecture-L12 to L16 CT2 Written Exam: 30 Mark, 45 Minutes Basic biology: Aquatic
Mammals: Morphology, Structure, Adaptation and function
L17
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/6 1p99kr6d04cduvzdbxlx lmy62c4yl82
Animal Ethics: Morphology, Structure, Adaptation and function
If Lifat Sir unable to conduct this Lecture
Power point lecture, Discussion and Answers
https://app.box.com/s/a wxd9q441wbt6gjhv60u ne7v72ljs5xc
Total class 19
Assessment System
Test Format Marks (%)
Class attendance Class attendance, Participation 10 Continuous assessment Homework/Assignment/Term
Paper/Class Test/Quiz
30 Final examination Term Final Examination (3 hours
duration)
60
Basis for awarding marks for class attendance will be as follows:
Attendance Marks
90% and above 10
85% to less than 90% 9
80% to less than 85% 8
75% to less than 80% 7
70% to less than 75% 6
65% to less than 70% 5
60% to less than 65% 4
Less than 60% 0 Grading system and grading scale:
Letter grades and corresponding grade points will be awarded in accordance with provisions shown below –
Numerical Grade Letter Grade Grade Point
80% or above A+ (A plus) 4.00
75% to less than 80% A (A regular) 3.75
70% to less than 75% A- (A minus) 3.50
65% to less than 70% B+ (B plus) 3.25
60% to less than 65% B (B regular) 3.00
55% to less than 60% B- (B minus) 2.75
50% to less than 55% C+ (C plus) 2.50
45% to less than 50% C (C regular) 2.25
40% to less than 45% D 2.00
Less than 40% F 0.00
Incomplete I
Withdrawn W
Continuation (For Sessional Courses)
X
Web Resources
Solis NB. Biology and ecology. InBiology and culture of Penaeus monodon 1988 (pp. 3-36).
Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Reference
1. Kotpal, R.L., 2009. Modern Text Book of Zoology Invertebrates. Print Asia.
2. Jordan, E.L and P.S. Verma, 1980. Invertebrate Zoology. Chand and Company Ltd.
3. Barnes, R.D., 1978. Invertebrate Zoology. WB Saunders Co., Philadelphia, London. King, M., 2007. Fisheries Biology. John Wiley and Sons.
4. Fish Book Manual http://ohsbio.www1.50megs.com/Biology_Notes/Fish.htm#BF
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5. Class lectures provided by the course instructor.
6. Published articles provided by the course instructor.
Fisheries and Marine Resource Technology Discipline Khulna University
Course Profile
Name of the Course: Fisheries Zoology Sessional Course No.: FMRT-1102
Credit Hours: 0.75 Section: A
Rationale: This course is designed to disseminate information on identification of the important aquatic fauna of Bangladesh and to know the dissection procedure, identification of internal organ system of some important aquatic fauna.
Intended Learning Outcome
At the end of the course (Section A) the students will be able to- 1. Identify the important organs of Bony fish.
2. Collection and preservation of Aquatics specimens
3. Compare the external and internal organ system of important aquatic fauna of Bangladesh.
Course requirement: Each student should have a lab coat and experience to working with fish samples.
Course Instructor: Joyanta Bir, Associate Professor, FMRT Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna-9208. Cell: +8801999371741, email: [email protected]
Course Structure
Section-B
Course content No. of
classes Date and
Time Place/Room
State the preservation technique and
importance of zoological specimens 1 Practical lecture and presentation
Collection and Drawing of preserve biological specimen in zoology lab of
FMRT discipline 1 Biology Lab
Collection and Drawing of preserve biological specimen in zoology lab of FMRT discipline
1 Biology Lab
Pond site visit for Collection and Identify of Mollusk, Shellfish and small bony fish and other invertebrate
1
Pond Complex-II, FMRT Discipline, KU and KU Lake
Dissection and identify of different
organs of fish 1 Biology Lab
Dissection and identify of different organs of importance crustacean (Prawns shrimp, Crab and Mollusks)
1 Biology Lab
Dissection and identify of different
organs of Mollusks 1 Biology Lab
Sessional test 1 2369
Total 08
Assessment System
Test Format Marks
(%) Instruction
Sessional Assessment
1. Sessional Report
2. Sessional Test
15
15
Sessional Report:
You need to prepare a sessional book/record book of daily task with the signature lab technicians and finally submit to the courses teacher.
Sessional Test:
As per the instruction of Course Teacher
Class participation Attendances and Lab work
performance 10
Viva Oral 30 Evaluated during Central viva
Reference
1. Fish Book Manual http://ohsbio.www1.50megs.com/Biology_Notes/Fish.htm#BF
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2. Solis NB. Biology and ecology. InBiology and culture of Penaeus monodon 1988 (pp. 3- 36). Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
