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River Ecology ENV 433 |
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2007 Research Project: Final project graphs (powerpoint file) Final project tables (MS word file)
Project outline 2007
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Course Description
Introduction to the ecology of river and stream ecosystems. Analysis of biological communities, physical and chemical attributes, watershed dynamics, and current ecological theory. Field investigation of Adirondack streams and rivers.
Prerequisites
ENV 304, BIO 304
Credit hours- 3
Course objectives
This course is an introduction to the ecology of flowing water (lotic) systems. An understanding of major ecological concepts about river systems will be the primary objective. Student participation in literature reading and discussions, field investigations along with lectures on general principles in river ecology will serve as the pedagogical focus of the course.
The textbook for this course is:
Allan, J.D. and M.M. Castillo. Stream Ecology. Chapman and Hall.
Center for Earth and Environmental Science
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© 2003, Timothy B. Mihuc
For more information contact timothy.mihuc@plattsburgh.edu
