BI 475 - Aquatic Ecology

4 credits
Explores the physical, chemical, and biological properties of freshwater environments. Emphasizes field sampling, laboratory analyses, and identification of major taxonomic and functional groups of aquatic organisms. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Weekend field trips required. Research intensive course that may be used to satisfy Biology Capstone requirement. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Restricted to Juniors and above. Prerequisite(s): BI 340 Corequisite(s): BI 475L.