BIOE 157B: Ichthyology South Afri

University of California, Santa Cruz

Covers the fundamentals of ichthyology (fish biology), including taxonomy and classification, morphology, physiology, zoogeography and fisheries. Field observations and field work is an integral part of the class, where demonstrations and examples are shown directly in the field. Students think, write, and report, on projects that will be elaborated and discussed with peers and faculty. The course is delivered in the field, and in person, including visiting streams and rivers to learn about local fishes and hands-on approaches to studying the science of ichthyology. Research projects are done at Malawi National Park, a site with the greatest diversity of freshwater fishes in the world. Students write daily journals with observations and reports.

Average GPA: 3.96

Grade distribution records: 33 students across 2 terms.

Grade distribution

Based on 33 student grade records across 2 terms and 1 professor.

Instructors

• Giacomo Bernardi 33 students, Average GPA 3.96