ZOO 405 - Limnology

2009-2010 Catalog Year

A study of the physical, chemical and geological factors that influence biological productivity of inland waters. Field trips are taken to nearby lakes and streams where students in teams measure various physical and chemical parameters and take biological samples. Laboratory analysis of these samples is undertaken throughout the semester so that the results of the various trips can be compared.

PREREQ: twelve hours of biological sciences, including an introduction to ecology, or instructor permission. General the same as those for Biology courses.
OFFERED: Fall
CREDIT: 3