Stream Ecology - ENR 5280
This course is an introduction to freshwater systems and its abiotic and biotic components. During the semester we will look at stream structure, function, and biota. Community dynamics and central stream theories will guide students in understanding ecosystem processes and community dynamics at spatially and temporally explicit scales. Conservation, restoration, water policy, and environmental justice issues will also be addressed. As a student, familiarizing yourself with a weekly journal reading is a good way to understand the current theory and science of this field of research. Students will demonstrate field techniques during laboratories to collect data, analyze lotic systems, and be able to perform duties required by a freshwater research scientist.
This course is an introduction to freshwater systems and its abiotic and biotic components. During the semester we will look at stream structure, function, and biota. Community dynamics and central stream theories will guide students in understanding ecosystem processes and community dynamics at spatially and temporally explicit scales. Conservation, restoration, water policy, and environmental justice issues will also be addressed. As a student, familiarizing yourself with a weekly journal reading is a good way to understand the current theory and science of this field of research. Students will demonstrate field techniques during laboratories to collect data, analyze lotic systems, and be able to perform duties required by a freshwater research scientist.
Taxonomy and Behavior of Aquatic Invertebrates - ENR 5350.01
This course investigates the taxonomy and behavior of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. to freshwater systems and its abiotic and biotic components. During the semester we will look at general morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, behavior, adaptations, and diversity of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. Students will demonstrate lab and field techniques during the semester to collect invertebrate data for biomonitoring and curate their own collections.
This course investigates the taxonomy and behavior of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. to freshwater systems and its abiotic and biotic components. During the semester we will look at general morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, ecology, behavior, adaptations, and diversity of freshwater aquatic invertebrates. Students will demonstrate lab and field techniques during the semester to collect invertebrate data for biomonitoring and curate their own collections.
Taxonomy and Behavior of Fishes - ENR5350.02
Freshwater fish comprise more than 30% of all vertebrate species, yet available freshwaters
make up less than 1% of Earth’s habitats. In this course we will explore this incredible diversity
through the study of fish taxonomy and behavior, with an emphasis on understanding the
evolutionary relationships between taxa and the ways that fish have adapted to a wide range
of environmental conditions, including environmental variation caused by human activity.
Freshwater fish comprise more than 30% of all vertebrate species, yet available freshwaters
make up less than 1% of Earth’s habitats. In this course we will explore this incredible diversity
through the study of fish taxonomy and behavior, with an emphasis on understanding the
evolutionary relationships between taxa and the ways that fish have adapted to a wide range
of environmental conditions, including environmental variation caused by human activity.
Methods in Aquatic Ecology - ENR 4345
This course will introduce students to different methods and techniques used in the field of aquatic sciences. An equally important goal of this course will be to introduce students to methods in study design and data analysis and interpretation. Students should leave the class with a toolbox of knowledge and skills needed to study, monitor and manage biological, chemical and physical components of aquatic ecosystems.
This course will introduce students to different methods and techniques used in the field of aquatic sciences. An equally important goal of this course will be to introduce students to methods in study design and data analysis and interpretation. Students should leave the class with a toolbox of knowledge and skills needed to study, monitor and manage biological, chemical and physical components of aquatic ecosystems.
Introduction to Forestry, Fisheries, and Wildlife - ENR 3300
This course is an introduction to the basic elements of forestry, fisheries, and wildlife (FFW) ecology and management for
majors in environment and natural resources. It provides students with a comprehensive and integrated introduction to the
problems, concepts, and strategies that make these disciplines similar, as well as establishing important differences between
them. This course has also been organized to provide an introduction to non-majors who may not have the opportunity to take
further courses in these fields.
This course is an introduction to the basic elements of forestry, fisheries, and wildlife (FFW) ecology and management for
majors in environment and natural resources. It provides students with a comprehensive and integrated introduction to the
problems, concepts, and strategies that make these disciplines similar, as well as establishing important differences between
them. This course has also been organized to provide an introduction to non-majors who may not have the opportunity to take
further courses in these fields.
