BIOEE 4571

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BIOEE 4571
Limnology: Ecology of Lakes, Laboratory

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2022-2023.

Laboratories and field trips devoted to studies of the biological, chemical, and physical properties of lakes and other freshwater environments. Exercises focus on understanding the freshwater environment, on experimentation, and on understanding ecological processes within lakes.

When Offered Fall.

Fees Field trip fee: $20 for food.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOEE 4570.

Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

Comments One weekend field trip. Optional vertebrate dissection (fish) during a portion of the weekend field trip.

Outcomes
  • Use routine limnological methods to sample the physical, chemical, and biological parameters of lakes and ponds.
  • Use microscopy to examine aquatic phytoplankton, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrates, with familiarity on identification and taxonomic counts.
  • Perform basic statistical analyses and data visualization using R.
  • Effectively communicate research findings through scientific writing and an oral presentation.

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one laboratory and one field studies.

  • 2 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17092 BIOEE 4571   LAB 401

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    • W Stimson Hall 316
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Holgerson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite or corequisite: BIOEE 4570. Fee for food on field trip: $20. One weekend field trip. Optional vertebrate dissection (fish) during a portion of the weekend field trip.

  • 17933 BIOEE 4571   FLD 801

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    • TBA
    • Aug 22 - Dec 5, 2022

    • Holgerson, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person