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BIOL 468 - Ecology of Rivers and Streams (4)


This course provides an understanding of the structure and functions of lotic ecosystems and how these systems operate in terms of energetics, interactions among component species, and the physical and chemical properties of undisturbed and disturbed watersheds. Special attention will be given to the relationships between biodiversity, species substitutability and ecosystem processing as they relate to the conservation and protection of rivers, streams and non-tidal wetlands.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory
Course ID: 52563
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite: BIOL 142 , BIOL 302 , BIOL 303 , and CHEM 102  with a grade of ‘C’ or better.



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