Aquatic Ecology introduces students to the fundamental principles governing the structure, function, and dynamics of aquatic ecosystems. The course provides an understanding of the interactions between aquatic organisms and their physical, chemical, and biological environments, with special emphasis on freshwater ecosystems of Bangladesh. The course explores different types of aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, wetlands, and floodplain ecosystems, and explains ecological processes such as energy flow, food webs, nutrient cycling, population dynamics, and community interactions. Students will learn about the ecological classification and adaptations of aquatic organisms in relation to environmental factors and habitat conditions. The course also covers the characteristics and functioning of lentic and lotic ecosystems, thermal stratification of lakes, running water communities, floodplain ecology, wetland ecosystems, and ecosystem services. It highlights the impacts of human activities on aquatic environments and emphasizes the importance of aquatic biodiversity conservation and sustainable management of aquatic resources. Through this course, students will develop ecological knowledge and analytical skills necessary for understanding aquatic ecosystem processes, conserving aquatic biodiversity, and supporting sustainable fisheries and environmental management in Bangladesh.
- Teacher: Dr. Md. Rayhan Ali
Introduction to Fisheries and Aquatic Resources provides students with a fundamental understanding of the diversity, importance, utilization, and sustainable management of fisheries and aquatic resources, with special emphasis on Bangladesh. The course introduces students to different aquatic environments, fisheries resources, and economically important aquatic organisms including finfish, shellfish, seaweeds, and other aquatic biota.The course covers the classification and characteristics of aquatic organisms, inland and marine fisheries resources, capture fisheries, culture fisheries, and aquaculture practices. Students will learn about the importance of fisheries in food security, nutrition, employment generation, livelihoods, and the national economy of Bangladesh.The course also highlights fish biology, growth and reproduction, fisheries resource assessment, fishing methods, post-harvest handling, conservation strategies, and sustainable fisheries management. Through this course, students will develop foundational knowledge about responsible utilization and conservation of aquatic resources for achieving sustainable fisheries development.
- Teacher: Dr. Md. Rayhan Ali
Fisheries Zoology Practical is a laboratory- and field-based course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in the identification, observation, dissection, measurement, and analysis of fishes and other aquatic organisms. Through practical exercises, students develop skills in external morphology, internal anatomy, morphometric and meristic analyses, age determination, specimen preservation, taxonomic identification, and field sampling techniques. The course strengthens theoretical knowledge by emphasizing scientific observation, data collection, laboratory procedures, and biodiversity assessment, thereby preparing students for advanced studies, fisheries research, aquaculture, resource management, and aquatic biodiversity conservation.
- Teacher: Md. Sakhawat Hossain
Fisheries Zoology is a fundamental course that provides an understanding of the diversity, classification, morphology, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior, and life history of fishes and other aquatic animals of fisheries importance. It integrates zoological principles with fisheries science to explain the biological characteristics, adaptations, reproduction, growth, and ecological roles of aquatic organisms, while emphasizing their significance in aquaculture, fisheries resource management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable utilization of aquatic resources. The course also develops practical skills in species identification, laboratory techniques, and field-based biodiversity assessment, providing a strong foundation for advanced studies and professional careers in fisheries and aquatic sciences.
- Teacher: Md. Sakhawat Hossain
