1 75 - Limnology and Wetland Ecology

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines the major physical, chemical, and biological features of lakes and wetlands: basin geology, water budget, heat balance, thermal stratification, lake circulation, energy flow, biological communities, and cycles of major elements. Explores methodologies of limnology, including field methods and use of models, applications of modern sensor technology to lake and wetland studies and current issues in lake and wetland management.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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