BIO 447 - Experimental Aquatic Ecology

An advanced course in freshwater ecology that uses an experimental approach to explore concepts defining lake and stream ecosystems at the population, community and system levels. Explores the abiotic and biotic forces that shape aquatic ecosystems through hands-on experiments designed and implemented by students. NOTE: BIO 447 and BIO 547 cannot both be taken for degree credit.

Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements

Prerequisites: an ecology course e.g. BIO 319 or BIO 463 or BIO 468 or FES 407 or PSE 423 or SMS 352 or SMS 475 or WLE 200 or permission.

Credits: 4