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Limnology

General

Prefix

BIOL

Course Number

426

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Lakes and streams in a watershed setting. Historical origin, physical and chemical environment, diversity of plants and animals, field and laboratory limnological sampling methods.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

4

Max

4

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Synthesize physical and chemical properties of freshwater ecosystems.

Outcome

Analyze effects of physical and chemical properties of freshwater systems on biological patterns.

Outcome

Synthesize population, community and ecosystem processes in lakes and rivers.

Outcome

Analyze effects of human activities in lakes and rivers on biological patterns.

Outcome

Analyze invasive species data sets using limnological, ecological, and statistical techniques.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Ecological and Evolutionary Factors Influencing Aquatic Organisms. 20% Methods of Ecological Research. 10% Special Features of Aquatic Habitats. 20% Individual in its Habitat. 10% Populations. 10% Interactions. 10% Communities. 10% Ecosystem Perspectives. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

BIOL426 is a completion requirement for: