Ichthyology

Lecture (ZOOL 5242/4242); Laboratory (ZOOL 5241/4241)

FALL 2002

Instructor:                   Dr. Alan D. Christian

Office:                                LSE 413; Phone: 972-3082

Lecture:                            3:00-3:50 MW, LSE 204

Laboratory:                 4:00 – 5:50 (M), LSE 403

Office Hours:                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:                                                                                      2 @ 100 points = 200 points

Ecological Life History Paper                                                      1 @ 100 points = 100 points

Powerpoint Presentation (Graduate Students Only):                     1 @ 50 points = 050 points

Total Lecture Points:                                                                   300 points (350 points; Graduate Students)

LABORATORY POINTS

Laboratory practical exams:                                                    2 @ 100 points

Field trip participation                                                                         2 @ 050 points

Final field practical exam:                                                                      1 @ 050 points

Total Laboratory Points:                                                                   350 points

Lecture Outline

LABORATORY FIELD TRIPS

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