BIOL 2417 - Aquatic Ecology

Prerequisite: BIOL 1111, BIOL 1112, and a MATH course numbered 1001 or greater
Credits: 4

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the ecology of freshwater systems, with laboratory emphasis on streams and rivers in the local area. It includes a review of the physical and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems as well as current issues relating to their conservation. Laboratory activities focus around monitoring the impacts of current stream restoration efforts in local watersheds.