BIO 211 - Watershed Ecology

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Ecologists have long used the small watershed as a unit of analysis of terrestrial ecosystems. This course aims to give students the skills and background they need to understand the physical, chemical, and biological components of their local watershed, and the interactions among those components, as well as a variety of human impacts on the watershed. This course will be open to both science majors and non-majors and will integrate both field and laboratory components. Topics to be covered will include hydrology, soil science, nutrient transformations, pollutant transport, decomposition, macroinvertbrate population dynamics, and sustainability science. Satisfies part of the Science Literacy requirement. Three hours integrated lecture/lab. Lab fee. Offered as needed. 3 Credits.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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