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Course No: 18.502; Last Offered: Fall 2014;
Course Description
Limnology is a lecture course which covers the basic elements of limnology, which has been described as the study of the functional relationships and productivity of non - marine (i.e., freshwater and estuarine) communities as they are affected by the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. Starting with the origins of lake basins in the landscape, the course presents key concepts for understanding how lakes work and are affected by man. These concepts (e.g., heat budgets, lake circulation patterns, nutrient budgets) are incorporated with the lake biota (e.g., phytoplankton, zooplankton, fish) and synthesized to provide perspective on ecosystem structure and function. While the emphasis is on lakes and ponds, the course also examines the stream environment and its function. Finally, the course considers man - made stresses for lake and stream systems and provides the tools to diagnosis and restore aquatic resources.
Prerequisites & Notes
- Prerequisites:
- Special Notes:
- Credits: 3;
Questions About This Course?
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