BIOL 322 - Aquatic Ecology

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Cross-listed: (ENVS 322)

An introductory study of freshwater ecosystems including an overview of the structure and function of inland waters (primarily lakes, streams and rivers). Physical, chemical and biological components of aquatic ecosystems will be investigated. Ecological interactions will be studied at the organism, population, biotic community and aquatic ecosystem levels. Three lecture hours per week. Spring semester (Alternate years with BIOL 321) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 or ENVS 111. BIOL 201, BIOL 202, BIOL 203; CHEM 111, CHEM 113 are recommended but not required.