GEO S31 - Limnology and Paleolimnology of Lakes in Northern New England

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Bates College

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This course studies the present and past environmental conditions of lake basins in northern New England. Modern conditions, such as thermal and chemical stratification and hydrologic and sedimentary inputs, are monitored in local watersheds. Cores and acoustic profiles of bottom sediments are obtained to study the long-term climatic history. The course is project-oriented with several off campus, multi-day field trips. Students collect field data, perform laboratory analysis of core and water samples, and prepare a final report. Participants must be able to swim. Prerequisite(s): one of the following: Geology 103, 104, 107, or 109. Open to first-year students. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission is required. [S] [L] [Q] M. Retelle.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bates.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 786-6000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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