November 23, 2009
College of Chemical and Life Science

ENTM 633— Structure and Function of Stream Ecosystems

Course Description
The structure and function of running waters from ecosystem, community, population, and organismal levels, including discussion of the physical and chemical processes that impact stream-inhabiting organisms with a focus on macroinvertebrates, and discussion of ecological responses of freshwater organisms in association with water quality deterioration and habitat restoration. The laboratory will focus on a semester-long project to develop a biological, hydrological and chemical description of a local stream (4 credits. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week).

 

Notes:

  • Also offered as MEES 633
  • Credit will be granted for only one of the following:
    • ENTM 633 or
    • MEES 633