Koi Physiology Syllabus

Outline:

INTRODUCTION

1.0 The Cardiovascular System

Vessels

Blood

Heart

Control System

1.1 Gas Exchange

Area

Distance

1.2 Osmotic and Ionic Regulation

1.3 Nitrogen Excretion

1.4 Kidneys

1.5 Liver

1.6 Swim Bladder

1.7 Hematopoietic System

1.8 Immunity & Defenses

I nnate Defenses

Acquired Defenses

Effect of Temperature on the Immune system

2.0 Stress Response

Fight or flight

Chronic effects

Stress alleviation

3.0 Smell

3.1 Taste

3.2 Lateral Line System

3.3 Hearing

Assignments and Tests:

The course text is a document entitled Koi Physiology by Spike Cover. A written test will be given at the end of the course via email.  Please contact the instructor by email when you are ready for the test.

How and When to Contact the Instructor:

Questions can be e-mailed to the instructor at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If a student requests that certain information be kept confidential, then it will be re-phrased and presented  to the class, if pertinent, but will respect the anonymity of the student.

Completion requirements:

To complete the course, a first attempt at the final exam must be emailed to the instructor no later than one year after the date the course was purchased. If additional time is desired, an extension fee can be paid, and the student will have one additional year to complete the course. After that, students must start from scratch, repay the full fee and start the course and testing over. It is the intention of K.O.I. to provide an email warning to the student if and when their tuition is about to expire provided the course is incomplete.

Date for Completion:

One year from the date the course was purchased

Grading Policy:

Students will be given every reasonable opportunity to understand the answers to the exam questions. Students will be prompted for a more complete answer if their first attempt is insufficient. A score of 90% will be required to pass this course.

Ethics and Rules that Apply to this Course:

The K.O.I. policy in regards to the student code of conduct is clear. Cheating will not be tolerated. Students will be failed if they cheat. For those seeking certification, cheating or serious legal violations (relative to the activities with K.O.I.) will be grounds for non-certification or decertification.