EVST 310 - Freshwater Ecology

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Description:

This course has three goals: to understand the physical, chemical, and biological properties of natural streams, rivers, and lakes; to examine how these properties relate to form a functioning watershed; and to explore how human cultural forces influence these functions. In the laboratory component of the course, students collect data on macroinvertebrate populations, monitor water quality, and make measurements of parameters defining physical habitat in a variety of freshwater habitats.They also prepare and present group reports comparing and contrasting data on different habitats, and compare their results with those in the published scientific literature. Same as BIOL 310. Prerequisites: EVST 105 and BIOL 121-122. BIOL 325 is recommended. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Offered alternate years. Four hours. Mr. Gowan.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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