BIOL 453 - Freshwater Entomology

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Surveys arthropods inhabiting the lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers of central Pennsylvania. Students will become familiar with the taxonomy and ecology of common freshwater crustaceans, arachnids, and insects and their use as indicators of water quality by state and federal agencies. Students will have the opportunity obtain family-level freshwater insect taxonomic certification through the Society for Freshwater Science.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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