FWR3105 Fish Genetics and Breeding

This course presents information about fish genetics and breeding required for fishery and hatchery management. It is also oriented to fisheries decision-makers who would like to gain a basic understanding of the role of genetics in addressing problems and opportunities. It is relevant for hatcheries used in fish stocking programs and aquaculture. The first part-fish genetics addresses three major topics:1) biological principles of genetics.2) genetic tools and their application to fish populations, and 3) genetic manipulations in fisheries. The second part-fish breeding presents fish endocrinology as an underlying principle in fish breeding and hatchery management techniques.

Learning objective(s)
By the end of the course unit, the students will be able to

• Understand the Genetic principles in relation to fish populations, existing genetic tools for fisheries applications and key genetic issues that apply in fisheries management. 
• Learn about the Fish breeding principles of cultured fish species and hatchery management guidelines
• Learn about fish breeding endocrinology.

Learning outcome(s)
At the end of the course unit, the learners should be able to:

• Acquire skills on genetics principles in relation to fish populations, existing genetic tools.
• Acquire skills in fish breeding programs
• Knowledge in fish breeding endocrinology, applied to practical problems in fish propagation and aquaculture