# BIOL 281 — Ichthyology (AUB)

> BIOL 281 Ichthyology at American University of Beirut. 4.0/5 from 1 rating · 1 student review · 1 shared file.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-18

## Facts

- Course code: BIOL 281
- Title: Ichthyology
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Biology
- Department: Biology
- Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Michel Bariche

## Catalogue description

A study of the different types of fish, their natural history, and environmental and ecological adaptations. It also deals with methods of conserving and culturing fish of economic value, as well as the effect of pollution on fish fauna. Prerequisite: BIOL 202. Annually.

## Quick answers

### What is BIOL 281 at AUB?

BIOL 281 Ichthyology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. A study of the different types of fish, their natural history, and environmental and ecological adaptations. It also deals with methods of conserving and culturing fish of economic value, as well as the effect of pollution on fish fauna. Prerequisite: BIOL 202. Annually.

### How many credits is BIOL 281?

BIOL 281 Ichthyology is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is BIOL 281 hard?

Students rate BIOL 281 4.0 out of 5 overall, from 1 rating.

### Who teaches BIOL 281 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for BIOL 281: Michel Bariche. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for BIOL 281?

Yes — 1 file for BIOL 281 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## Student ratings

- Overall: 4.0/5 from 1 rating

## Shared course material

1 file shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Syllabus: 1

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews by students who took the course. Any review carried over from
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- **4/5 · 2023-04** — BIOL 281 is recommended, with a comment suggesting to take all of these biology courses.

## See also

- [All Biology courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/biology.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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