A broad field of science defined as the study of all things fish, ichthyology is a branch of zoology that studies vertebrate organisms with physiological structures like gills, scales, and who inhabit aquatic environments.
Studying the Ichthyology Diploma Course, you’ll learn about the various classifications, characteristics, and types of fish, how fisheries operate, and the ecological significance of fish and the impact that climate change is having on them.
Centre of Excellence – Ichthyology Diploma Course
What Will You Learn?
The course begins with the basics of ichthyology – what fish are, where they live, and the properties of the water they inhabit. We’ll examine the evolutionary process of fish, the five classes into which they are divided, how to differentiate between different types, their morphological and physiological characteristics, and reproductive processes.
We’ll explore the effects of overfishing, the advantages and disadvantages of aquaculture, and statistical applications within fishery science. We’ll also examine the biological pump, the ecological significance of fish, how agents of climate change affect fish and anthropogenic influences on the environment.
By studying this course, you will:
- Learn about the various classifications, characteristics, and types of fish
- Be aware of the issues of overfishing and the application of statistics within fishery science
- Understand the ecological significance of fish and the impact that climate change is having on them
Course Syllabus
What will I learn on the course?
Module 1: Fish Distribution
Module 2: Evolution
Module 3: Biodiversity
Module 4: Morphology
Module 5: Physiology
Module 6: Reproduction
Module 7: Ecological Interactions
Module 8: Fisheries
Module 9: Bayesian Statistics
Module 10: Climate Change
Who Would Benefit from This Course?
Whether you’re looking for an introduction to ichthyology with the intention of taking your studies further or would just like to gain a better understanding of the natural world, you’ll learn about fish of all varieties and their ecological role in Earth’s biomes.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 75
- Assessments Yes
