MARI 4080

Laboratory Studies of Fishes

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Through a series of laboratory exercises, the course provides students with practical experience on various topics related to the study of ichthyology. Topics shall include the following: species identification; meristics and morphometrics; use of dichotomous keys; internal and external morphology; ageing and growth determination; ecomorphological attributes; data collection and analysis.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Winter 2025 syllabus by C. Isabelle Aubé. Open the PDF

Grading

20%External and internal anatomy quizJan 31
20%General fish ID quizFeb 14
10%Dichotomous key quizMar 14
20%Atlantic fish ID quizApr 4
5%Fish growth results assignmentDue Mar 7
25%Life-history research manuscriptDue Mar 28
3%Bonus projectBonus; due Apr 7

Course rules

Missed quizzes
Contact the instructor promptly; a makeup quiz may be granted for a reasonable excuse.
Late assignments
Late work loses 10% per day, including weekends, unless there is a reasonable excuse.
Extensions
Contact the instructor as soon as possible to request an extension for a reasonable excuse.
Missed work
Missed work is not prorated; students must arrange with the instructor to complete it.
Lab attendance
Attend all labs where possible; specimens may not be available for makeup labs.
Lab safety
Wear closed-toed shoes; food and drink are not allowed in the lab.
Academic integrity
Collaboration is allowed, but submitted work must be your own and appropriately referenced.
AI use
AI tools may assist with writing tasks, but students must verify accuracy, originality, and references.

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