Aquatic Ecology Courses

Graduate Courses offered in Aquatic Ecology

BSCI 50363/70363
MICROBIAL ECOLOGY (3)
Microbial interactions with their biotic and abiotic environment; control of distribution and physiological activities; emphasis on bacteria in aquatic systems. Prerequisite: BSCI 30171, 30360 or equivalent or permission.

BSCI 50364/70364
LIMNOLOGY (4)
Field and laboratory study of the principles of aquatic ecology. Recitation 1 hour, lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: BSCI 30360 or equivalent. Special fee: $40 per semester.

BSCI 50367/70367
LIMNOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES (2)
Analysis and significance of ecologically important variables and constituents of surface waters. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 weekly. Prerequisite: BSCI 5/70364 or permission.

BSCI 50368/70368
WETLAND ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT (4)
Lecture, laboratory and field study of the principles of wetland ecology including adaptations of the biota to environmental conditions, comparison among different wetland habitat types and habitat management. Lecture 3 hours; laboratory 3 hours weekly. Special fee $10 per credit hour—subject to change.

BSCI 50369/70369
LAKE MANAGEMENT (3)
Lecture/discussion related to management of lakes and reservoirs, emphasizing eutrophication problems. Current literature and problem-solving techniques emphasized. Lecture 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: BSCI 5/70364.

BSCI 60365/80365
EXPERIMENTAL LIMNOLOGY (3)
Methods and selected literature in experimental aquatic ecology will be reviewed. An experiment will be designed and carried out. Lecture-recitation 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: BSCI 5/70364 or permission.

BSCI 60367/80367
DYNAMICS OF AQUATIC COMMUNITIES (3)
Interpretation and simulation of the structure and dynamics of algal communities within lakes and streams. Discussion of the structure and dynamic interrelationships of the components of aquatic ecosystems. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: BSCI 4/5/70269 or permission.

BSCI 60370/70370
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS (2)
Dynamics of genes in diploid populations and consequent interactions with and effects on components of the ecosystem, with examples. Prerequisite: BSCI 30156, 30360, 40162 or equivalent.

BSCI 60371/70371
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY (2)
An application of the theory of natural selection to the evolution of population and community phenomena. Prerequisite: BSCI 30360 or equivalent.

BSCI 60372/70372
ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY (2)
Ecosystem theory based on cybernetics and general systems theory, with examples of natural terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem studies, including laboratory and mathematical models. Prerequisite: BSCI 30360 and MATH 12002 or equivalent.

BSCI 60373/70373
POPULATION AND COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (2)
Discussion and modeling of the structure and dynamics of populations and communities. Access to IBM-compatible computer necessary. Prerequisite: BSCI 30360 or equivalent.

BSCI 60391/70391
SEMINAR IN ECOLOGY (1)
Seminar on topics in animal and plant ecology. May be repeated for credit. Credits earned may be applied to degree if department approves. S/U grading; IP permissible. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BSCI 80310
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECOLOGY (2)
Lectures and/or laboratories in advanced areas in ecology. IP permissible. By arrangement. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

BSCI 80311
ADVANCED TOPICS IN ECOLOGY (3)
Lectures and/or laboratories in advanced areas in ecology. IP permissible. By arrangement. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.