FISH 404 , Spring 2004
Diseases of Aquatic Animals

Syllabus

Course Description

Are you interested in Marine Biology?

Do you want to learn about PCR, molecular probes and microscopy?
Fish 404: Diseases of Aquatic Organisms will teach you about all of these topics and more: You will learn about ecological impacts of disease in marine and freshwater systems. We will study the relationship between host, pathogen and the environment. This course will teach you how to diagnose diseases of shellfish and finfish and will introduce you to marine mammal diseases. You will investigate molecular and traditional approaches to disease diagnosis; treatment and/or management options for diseases will also be explored. Students will participate in current research in Dr. Friedman's lab and will participate in a field study. This is a newly designed course that is recommend for students interested in molecular applications, biology, physiology and pathology in an enjoyable and experiential setting.

Grading Policy

Evaluation system:

• Exam 1 = 20% (100 points)
• Exam 2 = 20% (100 points)
• Lab session = 30% (150 points)
• 15 points = participation
• 105 points = lab reports
• 30 points = lab presentation
• Final exam = 30% (150 points)
• TOTAL 100% (500 points)

Exams: Approximately 65-70% of the material on the exams will be from information presented in lecture, and approximately 30-35% will be from the assigned reading. Study questions may be distributed approximately one week prior to the exams and final. Class time and/or a special review session will be scheduled for discussion and to answer questions.

The two exams will consist of:

• 2-3 case studies in which you will be presented with a situation or dilemma. Your charge will be to provide the best solution and to justify your answer.
• Short answer (problems, definitions, compare-and-contrast, etc.)

The final exam will be comprehensive with an emphasis on the latter third of the course; lab material will be included in the exams.

Required Readings

All readings are on electronic reserve.

Additional readings may be added periodically to complement the lecture series.

Electronic reserve: Browser requirements: Netscape 4 or better, Internet Explorer 4 or better. UWNetID is required. Adobe Acrobat 4 or better required to view reserve readings in portable document format (pdf). There are some additional issues with specific browser configurations.

To look at the list

• Go to http://eres.lib.washington.edu
• Click Electronic Reserves and Materials
• Click pull-down menu to find and highlight Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, Click Go.
  Click Fish 404.
• After reading the copyright restrictions, click Accept.

Lab Session

M 1:30-4:20 pm in FTR 129 (Key code 5011234)

In this course we will apply molecular and traditional tools to disease diagnosis.

We will follow 3-4 case studies during the course in which students will conduct all aspects of diagnosis.

Students will also attend 1-2 field trips:

1. to the Western Fisheries Research Center.
2. to collect and process oysters for the diagnosis of a newly discovered disease in Washington (Denman Island Disease).

Note: Field Trip #2 may occur on a weekend. Participation is strongly recommended (It will be FUN)

In 2004 the saturday field trip will occur on May 8th

Lecture 29 reading

Click to obain this file: Melissa.pdf

Lecture 27 reading

Click to obtain this file: Winton.pdf

Histology Atlas and Exam Images

Click the following links to view the images:

• abalone histology
• normal oyster and clam anatomy
• normal salmon anatomy
• bacterial diseases of molluscs
• protistan diseases of molluscs
• selected viral disease lesions in penaeid shrimp courtesy of Dr. Don Lightner
• common diseases of salmon
• Exam II images

Field Trip 2003 to Samish Bay

Click here (MS Word)