-External and internal morphological features of fish. Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Cyclostomata (lampreys and hagfish). Lampreys of the Italian freshwater. Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Chondrichthyes (sharks and rays). Anatomy and elements of physiology and systematics of Osteichthyes (bony fish). Main family teleost fish of the Mediterranean area. Autochthonous and allochthonous fish of the Italian freshwater.
-Problems related to the conservation and management of ichthyofauna, with particular regard to freshwater fish.
-The importance of genetic studies in conservation genetics. Notes on: molecular markers; usefulness of molecular markers in the study of fish biodiversity and conservation; methods and molecular techniques for the study of genetic diversity.
-Practical cases of application of molecular methods to the conservation of fish.