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E&ES261
Aquatic Ecology
E&ES261 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times |
|---|
| 1 | 30 | 17 | Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM-9:50AM; |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:00:40 EST 1998
)
The course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of
ecology within the context of aquatic ecosystems. We begin
with an introduction to the aquatic environment and the
individuals that inhabit aquatic environments. We
investigate population dynamics through the study of
population growth, regulation, demography and life-history
patterns. We consider the role of interspecific
interactions, such as competition, predation, grazing, and
parasitism, in influencing the types and distribution of
organisms within an aquatic ecosystem. Further discussion
will include such topics as community structure and
diversity, energy flow within aquatic ecosystems,
succession, and integration of lakes into larger-scale
biogeochemical cycles.
MAJOR READINGS
Required text: Lampert W., and Sommer, U.,
1997. LIMNOLOGY. Numerous additional readings will come
from Ricklefs, R.E. 1990. ECOLOGY; and additional readings
from primary literature.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Course grades will be based on
a midterm (35%), weekly problem sets (25%) and a final exam
(40%).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
If students have
not had BIOL207 they should see the instructor after they
have secured a Prerequisite Override from the Registrar's
Office. Two required afternoon outdoor labs. One required
weekend (Sat-Sun morning) field trip.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Fieldwork Laboratory Lecture
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM E&ES
Prerequisites:
BIOL207
- Section 01
- Beuning, K
- Times: M.W.F.. 9:00AM- 9:50AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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