BIOS 5535 - Freshwater Ecology

This course provides an introduction to the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems. Lectures and readings introduce the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of streams, lakes, and wetlands. Emphasis is placed on application of fundamental concepts to problems in conservation and management of aquatic systems and species. Laboratory and fieldwork introduce modern methodological approaches to the study of aquatic ecosystems and the organisms that inhabit them. Two day-long Saturday field trips are required. Field exercises will be conducted largely in local streams, lakes, and wetlands.

Note: Open to upper-level undergraduate and graduate students.

Credits: 4 hours