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BIO 556

Limnology

Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Lakes, reservoirs; their biota and physical/chemical properties.

When Taught

Contact Department

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

4

Other Prerequisites

Bio 350, Chem 106; or equivalents.

Title

Physical Processes

Learning Outcome

<p class="ContentPasted0">Describe key physical, chemical, and biological processes in aquatic ecosystems.</p>

Title

Chemical Processes

Learning Outcome

<p class="contentpasted0">Predict how organisms will respond and adapt to physical and chemical constraints</p>

Title

Solutions

Learning Outcome

<p class="contentpasted0">Diagnose environmental problems related to lakes and apply scientific knowledge to find solutions</p>

Title

Data Analysis

Learning Outcome

<p class="contentpasted0">Analyze, interpret, and synthesize limnological data in a written report</p>

Title

Science Communication

Learning Outcome

<p class="contentpasted0">Communicate effectively through an oral presentation on original work</p>