CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE FAUNA AND ICHTHYOLOGY

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2019/2020

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

Master's Degree Programme in LAND AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

Language:

Italian

Segments:

CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE FAUNA AND ICHTHYOLOGY

7 credits
CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE FAUNA AND ICHTHYOLOGY

4 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

CASU Marco

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

None.

AF code:

A001408

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

An oral examination will involve the presentation of two family of fish chosen by the student, one belonging to bony fish and one to cartilagineous fish. The lecturer may then ask for other fish families, performing recognition tests.
The lecturer then will proceed to verify the knowledge on the fish anatomy and physiology.
Finally, the student will be invited to present one of the topics on the conservation genetics, performed during the course.
The student's performance on the field will also be evaluated.
If needed, an in itinere written test can be carried out.

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

The main objective will have the ichthyology as focus. Topics of this course will include the anatomy, elements of physiology, behavior and ecology and systematics of the commonest fish of the Mediterranean.
The second objective provides for the acquisition of specific operational expertise in the field.

Contents

-Ichthyology: External and internal morphological features of fish. Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Cyclostomata (lampreys and hagfish). Lampreys of the Mediterranean. Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Chondrichthyes (sharks and rays). Main sharks and rays of the Mediterranean. Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Osteichthyes (bony fish). Main teleost fish of the Mediterranean and of the Sardinian freshwaters.
-Knowledge of the main components of fish species of the Mediterranean.
-The importance of genetic studies in conservation genetics. Practical cases of application of molecular methods to the conservation genetics.
-The importance of monitoring programs.

Recommended Bibliography

1) Riedl R., 1991. Fauna e Flora del Mediterraneo. Franco Muzzio Ed.
2) Lousy P., 2005. Guida allidentificazione dei Pesci Marini del Mediterraneo. Il Castello Ed.
3) Pirino R., 1988. Guida ai pesci della Sardegna e del Mediterraneo. Gallizzi.
4) Frankham R., Ballou J.D., Briscoe D.A., 2006. Fondamenti di genetica della conservazione. Zanichelli Ed.

The slides and other materials used for lectures will be made available to the students.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is composed by three, interchangeable sections:
1) Frontal lessons on: ichthyology and conservation of marine fauna and conservation genetics of rare or threatened species;
2) Practice and laboratory activity aimed to the recognition of fishes, also with the help of dichotomous keys;
3) IN RELATION TO AVAILABLE FUNDS, field activity aimed to: observe and recognize species of fish in their habitat; perform monitoring program.

Contacts/More Information

Contacts:
Dept. of VETERINARY MEDICINE
Scala A, 2° piano.
VIA VIENNA 2, SASSARI
Tel. 079 228924
e-mail: marcasu@uniss.it
Supervision hours:Please, contact the lecturer by e-mail.

Readiness to offer individual assistance in a foreign language to incoming students (English): YES
Availability of supporting material and bibliographic references also in a foreign language (English): YES
Readiness to accept examination of incoming students also in a foreign language (English): YES

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