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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
Offered as demand warrants. Five day-long, non-technical introductions to a specific aspect of the natural history of the upper Midwest or techniques for studying natural history. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable) A. Amphibians and Reptiles B. Birds and Birding C. Nature Photography D. Mushrooms and Other Fungi E. Iowa's Trees and Forests F. Fish Biology G. Prairies I. Common Insects J. Aquatic Plants K. Life in Rivers L. Life in Lakes M. Mosses and Liverworts N. Natural History of Iowa Great Lakes Region P. Field Archaeology Q. Common Algae S. Scuba Diving T. Astronomy U. Sketching Nature
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4.00 Credits
Effects of geomorphology, soils, and land use on transport of water and materials (nutrients and contaminants) in watersheds. Fieldwork will emphasize investigations of the Iowa Great Lakes watershed. Prerequisite(s): four courses in the physical or biological sciences or engineering; junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Extended field trip to study a particular type of ecosystem (prairie, coastal wetland, forest, alpine, coral reefs, etc.) or the ecosystems of a specific region (Rocky Mountains, Gulf Coast, Appalachian Mountains, Deserts of the Southwest, Central America, etc.). Prior to the field trip, there will be an orientation period and after each field trip a review and synthesis period. A field trip fee will be assessed to cover travel expenses. Prerequisite(s): general ecology course and consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Field-oriented introduction to the identification, life history, and ecology of common, free-living freshwater invertebrates of north-temperate lakes, rivers, and wetlands. Emphasis on the role of invertebrates in aquatic food chains and litter processing. Prerequisite(s): one or more ecology courses; junior standing. (Variable)
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2.00 Credits
Field study of birds of the upper Midwest; extended field trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin; individual or group project. Field trip fee. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. Corequisite(s): 890:126g. (Variable)
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4.00 Credits
Ecological principles for the restoration of native ecosystems; establishment (site preparation, selection of seed mixes, and planting techniques) and management (fire, mowing, and weed control) of native vegetation; evaluation of restorations. Emphasis on the restoration of prairie and wetland vegetation. Prerequisite(s): a course in ecology; junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Descriptive and predictive GIS modeling techniques, spatial statistics, and map algebra. Application of GIS modeling techniques to environmental planning and resource management. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Animal coloniality, courtship, territoriality, predator defense, habitat selection, foraging, mating systems, and parental care will be examined in the field in order to evaluate various ecological and evolutionary theories of animal behavior. Prerequisite(s): two courses in the biological sciences; junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Ecology, behavior, and conservation biology of amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis on their anatomy and morphology, temperature and water regulation, locomotion, life history, reproduction, population and community ecology, and conservation. Prerequisite(s): two courses in the biological sciences; junior standing. (Offered Summer)
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