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BIOL 335 Limnology and Aquatic Ecology Units: 3.00
Physics, chemistry and biology of freshwater lakes. Emphasis on: morphometry; light and temperature; water chemistry in relation to nutrients; physiological requirements; composition and interaction of algal and invertebrate populations; eutrophication; pollution; environmental change.
NOTE QUBS Field trip: estimated cost $70.
NOTE QUBS Field trip: estimated cost $70.
Learning Hours: 113 (36 Lecture, 18 Laboratory, 8 Off-Campus Activity, 51 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite CHEM 112/6.0.
Recommended BIOL 200/3.0 or BIOL 201/3.0* or BIOL 202/3.0*.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Analyze and interpret chemical and biological data collected using limnological techniques to improve skills drawing valid conclusions from complex data sets.
- Apply limnological concepts and critical thinking to demonstrate an integrated understanding of the roles of physical, chemical and biological characteristics and processes in structuring aquatic communities (at all trophic levels from microbes to fish), in Arctic, temperate and tropical systems.
- Appraise, logically predict, and clearly communicate the impact of a variety of human activities (e.g. watershed disturbances, mining, industrial activities) on ecosystems and environmental health, and formulate appropriate remediation techniques.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret the laboratory exercises to gain understanding of limnological concepts, and gain experience in the writing of clear, concise and integrated reports.
- Explain and effectively communicate how basic principles and concepts associated with the physical, chemical, and biological -aspects of limnology can be applied to understand lake ecosystems.
- Understand, recognize, and describe contributions from the disciplines of physics, chemistry, biology, geography, environmental studies and engineering to develop an overarching understanding of limnological systems.