BIO 4479 - Environmental Assessment

Institution:

Troy University

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Description:

An examination of theory and practices required in performing stream environmental assessment as currently practiced by state and federal agencies in their attempt to preserve biological integrity. Sustainable management of natural resources and a systems approach to environmental problem solving will be emphasized. Topics covered include water quality, habitat assessment, indicator species used in ecological inventory with a concentration on macro invertebrate and fish assemblages, and the index of biological integrity. Prerequisites: BIO 1101, L101; 2202, L202 or 2229, L229. Corequisite: BIO L479.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.troy.edu

Phone Number:

(334) 670-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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