AQUA 170 Freshwater Ecology

3 CR

An introduction to the ecology of rivers, lakes, and other freshwater systems with an emphasis on physical and chemical interactions with biotic communities. This course covers the effects of land use practices on freshwater habitats and techniques for mitigating habitat degradation. Students also will examine the habitat, ecology, and management of invertebrate and vertebrate species in freshwater environments.
Prerequisite(s): AQUA 140, AQUA 150, AQUA 160, and AQUA 165, all with a C- or higher, and AMATH 111 with a C or higher, or Instructor permission.