Aquatic Ecology
Course: Animal Ecology (A ECL) 486, XW
(co-listed as BIOL 486, EEOB 586, ENSCI 486, ENSCI 586)
Structure and function of aquatic ecosystems with application to fishery and pollution problems. Emphasis on the comparative analysis of aquatic ecosystems, examining lakes, ponds, wetlands, streams, rivers, and estuaries. Lectures will acquaint students with the current state of knowledge in the aquatic sciences.
Required Courses: Biol 312 or EnSci 381 or EnSci 402 or NREM 301 or permission of instructor
Computer Requirements: High speed internet access is very important as is a computer that can handle moderate graphics.
Dates: 8/25/2008-12/19/2008
Delivery Method: Online and WebCT
Credit: 3 undergraduate, 3 nonmajor graduate, 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $693 for undergraduate, $1077 for graduate
Delivery fee: $73
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Master of Agriculture
Instructor: John Downing, Professor
Text: Kalff, J. 2001. Limnology: Inland Water Ecosystems. Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.