syllabusfishery DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD. SYLLABUS B.Sc. (FISHERY SCIENCE) I & II SEMISTER syllabusfishery DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR MARATHWADA UNIVERSITY, AURANGABAD. B.Sc. [FISHERY SCIENCE] I & II SEMESTER COURSE STRUCTURE Semester Theory Paper Paper Credits Practical Pape Credits Total No. Paper r no. Credits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. I Marphology & I 03 Based on III 1.5 Taxonomy Theory – I Anatomy & II 03 Based on IV 1.5 Physiology of Theory – II Teleosts 06 03 09 II Fish Ecology & V 03 Based on VII 1.5 Adaptations Theory – V Fish Pathology VI 03 Based on VIII 1.5 & Parasitology Theory – VI 06 03 09 syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – I Morphology and Taxonomy - Paper – I Unit – A 1. Introduction and external characters of Fishes 2. Form and Locomotion : Fins and locomotion, Types of locomotion, speed of travels. 3. Median and Paired fins : Types of caudal fins, pectoral and pelvic fins and their origin, Gill arch theory and Fin Fold Theory. 1 Credit Unit – B 1. Epidermis and Exo-Skeleton : Structure and functions of the skin, Types of scales and their functions. 2. Origin and Evolution of Fishes : Introduction, Origin of Cartelagenous and bony fishes, Evolution of Fishes. 3. General Characters, Identifications and Systematic position of fishes among Chordates. 1 Credit syllabusfishery Unit – C 1. Broad out line classification of fishes : Introduction, Classification (Berg, Romer, Berlin and Aram Bourg, Green Wood et.al, Lander and Lien and Pough et.al.) 2. Cyclostomes : Petromyzontia, Myxinodea, Lampreys and Hag fishes. Affinites of Cyclostomes. 3. Elasmobranchs : General characters of sharks and rays. Holocephali : Salient features and its affinities Dipnoi : General characters and affinities. Teleostomes : Characteristic features upto major orders. 1 Credit Total 3 Credits syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – I Anatomy and Physiology - Paper – II Unit – A 1. Axial Skeleton 2. Visceral and Appendicular Skeleton 3. Alimentary Canal and associated digestive glands, physiology of digestion. 1 Credit Unit – B 1. Structure and function of gills, physiology of respiration, accessory respiratory organs. 2. Structure and function of heart, Arterial and Venous system, blood and its components. 3. Structure and function of kidney, Osmoregulation. 1 Credit Unit – C 1. Male and Female Reproductive Organs, Maturation and Spawning. 2. Structure of Brain, Cranial Nerves and Spinal Nerves. 3. Endocrine glands in Fishes : Structure and Functions of Pituitary gland and Thyroid gland. 1 Credit Total 3 Credits syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – I (Practical based on Theory - Paper – I) Paper - III 1. Identification and Classification of Fishes from : a) Holocephali (Three from each class) b) Dipnoi (Three from each class) c) Elasmobranchs (Three from each class) d) Teleosts (Three from each class) 2. Different types of mouths in fishes. 3. Different types of Caudal fins, Pectoral and Pelvic fins. 4. Temporary and Permanent mounting of scales. a) Placoid Scales b) Cycloid Scales c) Ctenoid Scales 1.5 Credit syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – I (Practical based on Theory - Paper – II) Paper - IV 1. Dissection : (Any local available bony fish) a) Digestive system b) Respiratory System : Gills and accessory respiratory organs c) Heart, Afferent and Efferent Branchial vessels d) Brain, Cranial nerves e) Male and Female Reproductive System 2. Histology : T.S. of Stomach T.S. of Intestine T.S. of Liver T.S. of Kidney T.S. of Ovary T.S. of Testis T.S. of Pituitary gland 3. Detection of Digestive Enzymes : i) Proteases ii) Amylase iii) Lipase 1.5 Credit syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – II Fish Ecology and Adaptations Paper - V Unit – A 1. Introduction of Ecology * Primary productivity of water mass and fish Production * Tropic levels of Fish in Food Chain * Pyramid of numbers * Predator – Prey relationship 2. Ecology of Fresh Water Ecology of managed Fish Farm, Ponds, Rivers, Streams, Reservoirs and Lakes 3. Ecology of Brackish and Marine water 1 Credit Unit – B 1. Water Pollution : Introduction, causes of pollution, Type of pollution, Effect of pollutant on fishes, Preservation and Control of water pollution. 2. Migration of Fishes 3. Adaptations of Fishes to Environment a) Density and pressure of the water syllabusfishery b) Salinity c) Temperature d) Salt Content e) Gases in solution f) Light g) pH 1 Credit Unit – C 1. Adaptation in the Hill stream Fishes 2. Adaptation in Deep Sea Fishes 3. Adaptation in Exotic Fishes 1 Credit Total 3 Credits syllabusfishery B.Sc. (Fishery Science) Semester – II Fish Pathology and Parasitology Paper - VI Unit – A 1. Introduction 2. Inflammation and immune response and pathological changes in tissues 3. Signs of sickness and effect on Fish and mode of contractions of infection 1 Credit Unit – B 1. Nutritional diseases and aliments from environmental factors 2. Disease caused by parasites and pathogens and its control measures 3. Fungal Diseases, Bacterial Diseases 1 Credit Unit - C 1. Protozoan Diseases 2. Worm Diseases 3. Crustacean Diseases 1 Credit Total 3 Credits