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Lecturer(s)
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Piačková Veronika, MVDr. Ph.D.
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Zusková Eliška, MVDr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1) Introduction to the subject, clinical and pathological-anatomical examination of fish and crayfish 2) Overview of parasitic agents of fish diseases, parasitological examination 3) Overview of bacterial and fungal fish diseases, microbiological examination 4) Overview of viral diseases of fish, virological examination 5) Histopathological examination of fish 6) Haematological examination of fish 7) Biochemical examination of fish 8) Investigation of emergency fish mortality and basic hydrochemical analysis
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Laboratory
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 20 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 30 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 40 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with a basic overview of fish diseases and the possibilities of their diagnosis.
Basic medical knowledge, orientation in individual groups of pathogens, knowledge of basic laboratory techniques and skills.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of fish anatomy and physiology, basic knowledge of molecular biology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Test, Seminar work
Seminar work, lab protocols, credit test and oral exam
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Recommended literature
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Genten, F., Terwinghe, E., Danguy, A. Atlas of Fish Histology. Science Publishers, Enfield, USA, 2009. ISBN 9781578085446.
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Noga, E.J. Fish Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment, 2nd edition. Blackwell Publishing, Iowa, US, 2010. ISBN 978-0-8138-0697-6.
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Roberts, J.R., 2012. Fish Pathology, 4th edition.. Blackwell Publishing Ltd., 2012. ISBN 978-1-444-33282-7.
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