MVFI 609 : Fish immunity

Department

Academic Program

Type

Compulsory

Credits

Prerequisite

Overview

The course is intended to provide the student with theoretical and practical information to know the mechanism of the immune system’s operation to protect the fish’s body from entering foreign bodies such as disease-causing organisms. . The student's knowledge of the relationship between pathogens and immunizations against the diseases that cause them. The student acquires the ability to understand the mechanism of making and operating the various types of immunizations required to prevent the spread of infectious diseases among fish

Intended learning outcomes

How to use modern technology to create immunizations that prevent disease transmission among fish. Acquires the ability and method to use the proper treatment and prevention methods for fish diseases. Capability to deliver and present accurate data and information in a clear and concise manner

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures using the White Board, Lectures using the projector (Data Show), and Use of audio-visual techniques. Practical and field training

Methods of assessments

Evaluation No.	Evaluation methods		Evaluation duration	Evaluation Weight	percentage	Evaluation date (week)
1sth evaluation	1sth midterm exam		2hrs	43%	10	After ten weeks
2nd evaluation	2nd midterm exam		2hrs	21%	10	After twenty weeks
3rd evaluation	Final exam	Paper exam	3hrs	100%	50	At 14 weeks of studies
		Pract exam	10-15hr	100%	20	At 14 weeks of studies
		Oral exam	3hrs	100%	10	At the end of the course

References

Handbook of Fish Disease
Fish Medicine
Fish Health Management in Sea Bass and Sea Bream Farming.
A Practical Guide for the Marine Fish Farmer

Fish parasitic Diseases ((MVFI 608)
Fish hygiene and inspection (MVFI 603)
Advanced Microbiology (MVFI 607)
Fish Viral Diseases (MVFI 610)
Fish Diseases and Management 1 (MVFI 601)
Fish immunity (MVFI 609)
Crustacean Diseases and Management (MVFI 611)
Fish Diseases and Management 2 (MVFI 605)
Research Methods (MVRM200)