BIO 559. Acquatic Ecology

4.00

Functional relationships and productivity of freshwater communities are examined as they are affected by their physical, chemical and biotic environment. Organisms inhabiting lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and estuaries are studied at the population, community and ecosystem levels. Preparation of seminar topic papers required. Prerequisite: BIO 124, CHEM 131 and 132 or equivalents. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 459 and BIO 559.