This course will build on the previous aquaculture and aquatic animal health course (VM2106).  It will focus on diagnostic and treatments used for fish  diseases, which will prepare student for the clinical year rotation in aquatic animal medicine. The main viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal, and environmental diseases of fish species will be presented using a case-based problem teaching approach. Students will learn how to treat and prevent these diseases.   Other topics covered will include legislation, regulations, and policies on aquatic animal veterinary practice, as well as current issues on aquatic animal welfare.