Fish Behavior and Sensory Biology (ZOOL 608/608L)
Fall 2009
Dr. Timothy C. Tricas
Tuesdays 1-6pm at HIMB
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This
course will assess contemporary topics on the sensory biology of fishes.
We will review 1) the gross morphology, receptor anatomy, and
sensory transduction in fish sensory systems, 2) function and evolution
in natural behavior, and 3) experimental techniques in fish sensory
biology. In addition to
regular lectures, students will prepare formal class presentations, and
evaluate/discuss research publications.
The course will include significant laboratory exercises and
projects at HIMB. All
students must pass the online IACUC exam.
Texts: von der Emde, G. J. Mogdans & B.G. Kapoor (eds).
2004. The Senses of Fish, Adaptations for the reception of natural
stimuli, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 377 pp.
Young, David. 1999. Nerve cells and animal behaviour,
Cambridge University Press, |
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Date |
Chapters |
Topic |
Presenter/Leader |
Lab
Exercise |
Lab
Leaders |
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Aug
25 |
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Neural
systems and the brain |
T.
Tricas |
Brain
dissections |
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Sept
1 |
Y
1,2,3 |
Cranial
nerves |
Class |
Perfusions,
cryostat histology |
Groom,
Anderson |
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Sept
8 |
VMK
1,2 Y
4,5 |
Vision |
K.
Groom |
Perfusions,
histology, neuroanatomy |
Groom,
Boswell |
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15 |
VMK
3,4,5 |
Taste
and Olfaction |
C.
Ambrosino |
Single
cell recordings |
Dewan,
Boswell, Ambrosino |
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22 |
VMK
7,8,9 Y
7,8 |
Vestibular
& auditory systems |
L.
Boswell |
Auditory
Evoked Potential |
Boyle,
Anderson, Ambrosino |
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29 |
VMK
10 |
Sound
production |
K.
Boyle |
Electro-olfactogram |
Boswell,
Anderson |
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Oct
6 |
VMK
11,12 Y
6 |
Lateral
line |
J.
Anderson |
Research
project / demo |
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13 |
VMK
13,14,15 |
Electroreception
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T.
Tricas |
Research
project / demo |
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20 |
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Forebrain
processing |
A.
Dewan |
Research
project / demo |
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27 |
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Project
Papers |
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Research
project / demo |
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Nov
3 |
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Research
project / demo |
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10 |
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Research
project / demo |
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17 |
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Research
project / demo |
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24 |
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Research
project / demo |
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Dec
1 |
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Research
project / demo |
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8 |
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Research
project / demo |
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15 |
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Final
Exam Due |
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