Stream Ecology And Management

Course Code:
ENV 471
Course Group(s):
BIOG: Ecology Cluster, Degree Applicable, ENST: Environment & Science Cluster, ENVS: Ecosystem Processes, ENVS: Upper Division Science Electives, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Ecology Elective, Integrative Studies: ECOR Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENST Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENVS Program Options, Integrative Studies: FW Program Options, Integrative Studies: NRCM Program Options, Lab Courses, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, NRCM: Ecosystem Management Cluster
Course Description:
Structure and function of river and stream ecosystems will be studied. Variables at several spatial and temporal scales will be hierarchically linked to the physical, chemical and biological attributes of stream environments. Conceptual models will be used to describe constraints that large-scale geomorphic patterns and processes place upon small-scale patterns and processes as related to primary production, invertebrates and vertebrates. The rationale behind watershed-based approaches and methodologies to assessment and monitoring of stream ecosystems will be explored. Students will learn how to design a watershed assessment and monitoring project which links land uses with monitoring data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory). Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I and BIO 102 Biology II and BIO 210 General Ecology Completes General Education Requirement:LAS.
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: Lecture: BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00 And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00
Corequisites:
Coreq: ENV 471 Lecture, ENV 471 Lab
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