Intro to Zoology “What will be learning?”NAME______

  1. What is Zoology?
  1. The ______.
  2. It is a subset of the broad discipline of ______.
  3. ______is the ______.

On the left side of you NB page – create an entry of what you think you will study in Zoology.

After we discuss some more, create a map on the right side that almost matches mine! (Just the Kingdom and Phylums with examples.)

  1. Zoology covers?
  1. ______(the study of ______) to ______(the study of ______).
  2. ______are intimately linked to their ______.
  3. ______is the study of this relationship.
  1. How is Zoology Structured?
  1. The current system was developed by ______.
  2. It is ______.
  3. Everything is given a name, consisting of a ______and a ______.
  4. ______- the science of ______and ______.
  • K______
  • P______
  • C______
  • O______
  • F______
  • G______
  • S______
  1. BioDiversityis….
  1. The fact that there are ______.
  1. Pop. Of Blount County 2015 estimate: ______
  2. State of AL 2015 est. ______
  3. U.S. 2015 est.______
  1. Anatomical Terminology – these are the terms you will create picture definitions for!!

1. 5.9.13.

2.6. 10.14.

3.7.11.15.

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(Picture definitions include a picture of an animal – 2 max per page – with arrows pointing to the animal and the definition of the term in your own words!)

F. Body Plans

1. ______2.______

3.______

G. Body Symmetry

1. ______- give examples of each:

2. ______

3. ______

H. Use Taxonomic Groupings to differentiate invertebrates and (I.) vertebrates using Dichotomous keys

J. Distinguishing Species

1. Factors used to distinguish species:

a. ______

b.______

K. Ways Species Adapt to changing environments:

1. ______

2.______

3.Includes changes in ______

L. Threatened, Endangered, and Extinct Animals

1. Differences ______

2. Projects in spring

M. Field Study

1. Animal ______related to an animals niche

2. Ex ______

Intro to Aquaculture Science “What will be learning?” NAME______

  1. What is Aquaculture Science?
  1. The science of ______or ______food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters or clams, under controlled conditions.
  2. Aquaculture – also known as ______or ______- refers to the ______, ______,and ______of ______and ______in all types of ______environments including ponds, rivers, lakes and the ocean.
  3. Sometimes called ______.
  1. AL COS 1.) Describe carious ______in the aquaculture industry.
  2. AL COS 2.) Describe ______for the aquaculture industry.
  3. AL COS 3.) Explain the ______background of aquaculture.

• Explaining how aquaculture relates to ______

• Describing ______and ______related to aquaculture

• Identifying the______significance of aquaculture at the local, state, and national levels

  1. AL COS 4.) Differentiate among ______, ______water, and ______ecosystems.

• Identifying chemical, geological, and physical features of aquatic ecosystems

  1. AL COS 5.) Relate geological and hydrological phenomena and fluid dynamics to aquatic systems.

(Examples: Hydrodynamics like hydrostatic pressure, density, salinity, and buoyancy).

  1. AL COS 6.) Explain the importance of biogeochemical cycles in an aquatic environment.

Examples - The ______Cycle

  1. AL COS 7.) Categorize aquaculture species as cold, cool, or warm water species.
  1. Cold –______
  2. Cool – ______
  3. Warm - ______
  1. 8.) Determine important properties and content of water as related to aquaculture.

Examples: turbidity, pH, pollutants, dissolved oxygen, high specific heat, density, temperature

• Describing the influence of water quality on aquaculture

Examples: aquatic plant control, water quality management, recognition and correction of oxygen deficiency, pH control

• Identifying sources of aquatic pollutionExamples: point and nonpoint pollution, volcanic ash, waste disposal

• Describing methods of reclaiming wastewater and polluted waterExamples: settling ponds; hydroponics; irrigation water; chemical additives; mechanical, biological, and chemical filtering systems

• Calculating pH, oxygen, and nitrogen levels in aquatic environments

  1. 9.) Describe various ______and ______used in growing aquacrops. Examples: open ponds, cages, raceways, tanks, silos

• Determining the suitability of habitat construction for aquaculture

• Identifying biological concerns in a recirculating or closed system

  1. 10.) Describe ______necessary for aquaculture production.

Examples: labor, feed manufacturing, transportation

  1. 11.) Identify the ______and ______for specific characteristics in aquatic animals resulting from selective breeding.

Examples: disease-resistant fish, rapid maturation rates

• Explaining the importance of anatomy and physiology in aquaculture

Examples: body systems, internal and external anatomy of fish, basic structure of an oyster

• Calculating genotypic and phenotypic percentages and ratios for aquatic species

  1. 12.) Describe ______that allow organisms to exist in specific aquatic environments.
  2. 13.) Describe processes and environmental characteristics that affect______of aquatic animals. Examples: reproductive habits, feeding habits, interdependence of organisms, overcrowding, seasonal changes• Collecting aquatic growth-rate data
  3. 14.) Determine effects of the ______on the aquatic environment. Examples: aquaculture, overfishing

• Describing basic principles involved in fish production

• Explaining various methods of pond preparation, predator control, and species management

• Explaining harvesting techniques and methods of transporting fish to market

  1. 15.) Define concepts associated with health management of ______.
  2. 16.) Describe the control of ______and______in aquatic environments. Examples: pathogenic microspecies, parasites, predators, trash fish

• Identifying the relationships among pathogen, environment, and host