May 03, 2024  
2014-2015 College of Liberal Arts Catalog (Admitted Fall 2014/Spring 2015) 
    
2014-2015 College of Liberal Arts Catalog (Admitted Fall 2014/Spring 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIOL 318 - Freshwater Ecology

4 credits
An exploration of physical, chemical, and especially biological components of freshwater ecosystems. Considers lotic (moving water) systems, but emphasizes lentic (standing water) ecosystems. Laboratory concentrates on field and follow-up techniques for collecting and evaluating ecological information. Field work is centered on ponds within the campus arboretum, with field trips to other local freshwater habitats included. Fulfills laboratory requirement for major. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 150  and BIOL 160 . Corequisite: BIOL 318L . Offered fall semester annually or biannually.



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