Ichthyology
Lecture (ZOOL 5242/4242); Laboratory (ZOOL 5241/4241)
FALL 2002
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE:
LECTURE:
LABORATORY:
OFFICE HOURS:
Dr. Alan D. Christian
LSE 413; Phone: 972-3082
3:00-3:50 MW, LSE 204
4:00 – 5:50 (M), LSE 403
T: 8:00-9:00; 1:00-2:00
W: 4:00-5:00
R: 2:30-4:30
Or by appointment
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE: 9 December 2002 from 12:30-2:30 p.m.
LAST DAY TO DROP AN INDIVIDUAL CLASS: 29 October, 2002
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY: 2 December, 2002
COURSE PHILOSOPHY: In lecture, ZOOL 5242/4242, you will be introduced to the diversity of fishes in
aquatic systems and be exposed to the taxonomy, form and function, distribution, natural history, ecology,
conservation and economic importance of fishes with emphasis put on Arkansas and regional species. In laboratory,
ZOOL 5241/4241, you will be introduced to approximately 135 representative species of fishes that are located in
Arkansas and the region and will be expected to master the techniques and processes used in taxonomy and
systematics for identifying fish from laboratory and field collections.
Texts:
Moyle, P. B., and J. J. Cech. 2000. Fishes: an introduction to ichthyology, Fourth edition. Prentice-Hall, Inc, Upper
Saddle River, New Jersey.
Robison, H. W., and T. M. Buchanan. 1988. Fishes of Arkansas. The University of Arkansas Press, Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
INSTITUTIONAL/CLASSROOM POLICIES
DISABILITY SERVICES: Students who require academic adjustments in the classroom due to a disability must
first register with ASU Disability Services. Following registration and within the first two weeks of class, please
contact me to discuss appropriate academic accommodations. Appropriate arrangements can be made to ensure
equal access to this course.
INCLIMATE WEATHER POLICY: The university remains open for academic classes and all other services
during inclement weather except in extreme circumstances determined solely by the president of the university.
Regional and local news media will publicize the closing. Commuter students are encouraged to use good
judgment in deciding whether to drive to campus under this policy, it is the responsibility of the student to
immediately contact each of his/her professors upon return to explain the circumstances and to determine the
need to complete any missed assignments. The student is responsible for all missed assignments during inclement
weather within a time frame to be determined by the professor. See notes about makeup policies and inclement
weather below.
LECTURE AND LABORATORY GRADING POLICY:
GRADING SCALE:
A= 100-90%
B= 89-80%
C= 79-70%
D= 69-60%
F= 59-0%
LECTURE POINTS
Lecture exams:
Ecological Life History Paper
Powerpoint Presentation (Graduate Students Only):
Total Lecture Points:
2 @ 100 points = 200 points
1 @ 100 points = 100 points
1 @ 50 points = 050 points
300 points (350 points; Graduate Students)
LABORATORY POINTS
Laboratory practical exams:
Field trip participation
Final field practical exam:
Total Laboratory Points:
2 @ 100 points
2 @ 050 points
1 @ 050 points
350 points
Lecture Outline
Topic(s)
General Introduction; History of Ichthyology; Fish Classification & Systematics
Evolution; Characteristics of Living Fish and Fish Groups
Chapter(s)
1; 12
12; 13
Form & Movement in Fishes (External anatomy, skin & structures associated
with integument, musculature & locomotion)
2
Buoyancy & Thermal Regulation (Swimbladder, heat-exchange organs)
5
Blood & Circulation
4
Respiration
3
Hydromineral Balance
6
Feeding, Nutrition, Digestion, Excretion & Growth
7; 8
Sensory Perception (LLS & Inner Ear)
10
Zoogeography (Freshwater Fishes Only)
25
General Ecology; Temperate Streams, Lakes & Reservoirs Ecology; Behavior
Conservation of Fishes; Exotic Species
27; 28; 29; 11
37
LABORATORY FIELD TRIPS
Aquatic System
Purpose
Dates
Location
Ouachita River
Research/Field Identification
27-29 September (F (eve) Sa, S)
Mount Ida area
Ozark Stream(s)
Field Trip/Field Practical
2 or 9 November (Day trip only)
Batesville/Horseshoe Bend