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AQUATIC MAMMALS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS
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Mr. Chinmaya Nanda
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Course Name : Aquatic Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians
Code(Credit) : FSRM 2109(1-0-0)
Course Objectives
- To study identification characteristics and distribution patterns of different aquatic mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians.
- To study the biology of important aquatic mammals, reptiles and amphibians species and their relevance to Indian fisheries.
- To study different conservative measures taken to protect these species
Course Outcomes
| COs | Course outcomes | Mapping COs with POs |
| CO1 | Students will be able to learn the identification and distribution characteristics of different aquatic mammals, reptiles, and amphibians | PO-1, PO-2 |
| CO2 | Students will be able to learn the biology of important species of aquatic mammals, reptiles and amphibians and understand their relevancy to Indian fisheries | PO-1, PO-2 |
| CO3 | Students will acquire knowledge about various conservation and protection acts associated with aquatic mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians | PO-1, PO-8 |
PO1: Knowledge enhancement
PO2: Professional and Entrepreneurial Skill development
PO8: Team Work
Course Syllabus
Theory
Selected Aquatic Mammal, Reptile, Amphibian And Birds Species of India relevant to Fisheries: Taxonomic Status, Identification Characters, Distribution, Abundance, Habitat, Exploitation, Threats And Conservation. Biology Of Aquatic Animals: Cetaceans (Whales. Dolphins, Porpoises And Narwal), Sirenia (Manatees And Dugongs), Carnivora (Seals, Sea Lions, Walruses, Polar Bear And Otter), Sea Turtles, Tortoise, Crocodiles, Sea/Freshwater Snakes And Amphibians. IUCN Criteria – Red List, Wild Life (Protection) Act.
Suggested Readings
- Production of Aquatic Animals: Crustaceans, Molluscs, Amphibians and Reptiles: World Animal Science Series: C4 by C. E. Nash
- Marine mammals of the world: a comprehensive guide to their identification by Jefferson, Thomas Allen, Marc A. Webber, and Robert Pitman, Elsevier, 2011.
- The Biology of Sea Turtles, Volume III (CRC Marine Biology Series) by Jeanette Wyneken, John A. Musick & Kenneth J. Lohmann
Session 1
Introduction to Aquatic Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians
Notes: Introduction to Aquatic Mammals, Reptiles and Amphibians
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Aquatic reptiles
Note: Aquatic reptiles
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jv9WCkrbaA reptiles Aquatic reptiles
Session 5
Aquatic reptiles
Note: Aquatic reptiles
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jv9WCkrbaA reptiles Aquatic reptiles
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
Session 14
Biology of Amphibians
Notes: https://www.slideshare.net/JoNnS113/biology-amphibians
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzVqZSOwqj4&pp=ygUVYmlvbG9neSBvZiBhbXBoaWJpYW5z
Suggested Assignments:
- List down all the organisms under Suborder Archaeoceti
- What are the morphological adaptations/modifications in aquatic mammals compared to terrestrial mammals
- Draw a neat diagram of the National Aquatic Animal of India
- Point on a political map about major protected areas of India like Marine Sanctuary, National Parks, Biosphere reserves
- List down various species of aquatic mammals, reptiles or amphibians found in Odisha
- List down various aquatic mammals, reptiles and amphibians in India and the schedules of the wildlife protection act under which they are mentioned.
Our Main Teachers
Mr Chinmaya Nanda is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, School of Fisheries, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi Campus, Gajapati, Odisha. He is pursuing his PhD in Fisheries Extension from ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education. He also has experience working on various departmental projects under […]