3.00 Credits
Aquatic ecology is a fascinating, but often challenging field of study, as the processes and organisms are not always readily observable. Freshwater habitats form an integral part of the cycle of life on our planet. In this course students will learn about the physical, chemical and biological processes that create, shape and transform freshwater habitats. Students will learn how to study these systems, as well as how to identify major groups of aquatic organisms through explorations in both the laboratory and in the field. Prerequisite: EVSC/BIOL 301 and 301L (Lab).