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BIOL 6700 - Freshwater Ecology


Freshwater ecology is the quantitative examination of major biological fresh water communities. Course discussions will delineate the physical and chemical regimes under which aquatic organisms exist.  Basic limnological processes are studied to define aquatic systems of differing physical characteristics.  Nutrient chemistry analyses of waters of varying acidity, alkalinity, and chemical loadings are related to their trophic status.  Lecture and Laboratory are taught at the Darrin Fresh Water Institute at Lake George with field activities at various locations in the Adironacks. The course includes extensive hands-on laboratory work, as well as the writing of in-depth reports. 

Prerequisites/Corequisites: BIOL 4850  - Principles of Ecology or equivalent or permission of instructor.

When Offered: Fall term annually.



Cross Listed: BIOL 4700 . A student cannot get credit for both this course and BIOL 4700 .

Credit Hours: 4



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