BIOL 4554 - Limnology

CIP Code: 261304
Description: Origin, evolution, and physical and chemical characteristics of lakes and streams. Structure and function of plant and animal communities and aquatic ecosystems: Limiting factors, nutrient cycles, and trophic dynamics. Water quality aspects of fish culture. Lecture, lab, and field.

Credit Hours: 4
Lecture contact hours per week: 3
Lab / Studio contact hours per week: 2
Prerequisite: CHEM 1123/1131 General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab, and BIOL 3524 Ecology.
Co-requisite: BIOL 4554L Limnology Lab.
Cross-listed: BIOL 5554.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both BIOL 4554 and BIOL 5554.
LAS Course: Yes