BIO 557
Stream and Wetland Ecology
Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Stream and wetland ecology; their biota and their physical/chemical properties.
When Taught
Fall Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
3
Fixed
4
Other Prerequisites
Bio 350 or equivalent
Title
Streams and Wetlands
Learning Outcome
Develop an understanding of streams and wetlands within the broader context of ecology and conservation.
Title
Conservation Issues
Learning Outcome
Become familiar with the major conservation issue in streams and wetlands and the underlying ecological concepts.
Title
Current Literature
Learning Outcome
Initial exposure to the current literature.
Title
Critical Thinking
Learning Outcome
Develop skills related to critical thinking. That is, learn how to: a) read critically and summarize information, b) draw conclusions and synthesize information to develop new questions and hypotheses, and c) design experiments or comparative studies. It is important to start early to learn how to think, read, and write critically.
