BIOLOGY 307 - Aquatic Ecology

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

Freshwater ecosystems span a wide range of environments. This course explores the physical and chemical processes that structure these ecosystems and examines how these influence the abundance and diversity of plants and animals. Students subsequently look at how different human activities are affecting our freshwater resources. The course is lab- and fieldworkintensive and involves studying several lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers in the area. Prerequisites: Chemistry 142 and two biology courses, at least one at the 200 level.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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