BIO 446 - Aquatic Ecosystems:a Landscape Perspective

An advanced course in aquatic ecology that examines wetland, river and stream, lake and estuarine ecosystems from a landscape perspective. Emphasis on interpreting ecosystem pattern and process by understanding the importance of spatial and temporal scales, abiotic and biotic controls, land-water biogeochemical interactions, and management considerations. Lectures, discussion, computer GIS exercises, and a research project. Note: BIO 446 and BIO 546 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

Prerequisites & Notes
An advanced ecology course e.g. BIO 468, BIO 463, PSE 423, SMS 475, SMS 352 or WLE 555 or permission.

Credits: 3