BIOL 421 - Ecology of Aquatic Systems

Institution:

Sierra Nevada University - Closed

Subject:

Biological

Description:

Study of ecology of oceans, intertidal zones, freshwater lakes, streams, and wetlands. Course includes physics and chemistry of water bodies. Includes taxonomy of aquatic organisms, mechanisms of predation and herbivory, and physiology. Local fields trips and laboratory work emphasizes the limnology of Lake Tahoe basin lakes and streams, Great Basin alkaline lakes, and Pacific coast intertidal and deep ocean waters.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.sierranevada.edu

Phone Number:

(775) 831-1314

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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