BIOL 511H Honors Freshwater Ecology and Quality
Advanced course in freshwater ecology with applications to water quality assessment and monitoring, lake management, and drinking water supply. Students learn and apply techniques in water quality monitoring and taxonomic methods used in the science of phycology. Course is open to students who have met the criteria and been granted honors biology status, a process administered by the Natural Sciences Department.
First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: This honors course is open to students who have met the criteria and been granted honors biology status, a process administered by the Natural Sciences Department. All prerequisites must be completed with grade of B or above. Contact instructor or department chair for permission.
Special information
Note: This honors course is open to students who have met the criteria and been granted honors biology status, a process administered by the Natural Sciences Department. All prerequisites must be completed with grade of B or above. Contact instructor or department chair for permission.
3 Undergraduate credits
Effective January 9, 2017 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Understand and apply core theories and current research in aquatic ecology.
- Understand and apply methods of water quality assessment and monitoring that are used by local, regional, state and federal agencies.
- Collect and identify diatom and other algal species found in Minnesota lakes and rivers.
- Use standard methods for biological monitoring based on diatoms and other algae.
- Understand government structures and legislation that have roles in freshwater conservation and management.
- Effectively communicate technical information between and among experts and public.