This course explores aquatic ecosystems, an essential resource for human life that is often taken for granted. Students explore streams, lakes, wetlands, estuaries and marine ecosystems, learning how humans impact water resources, and the broad implications of these alterations. The class examines ecological, economical, societal and political aspects of water resources. Students participate in a variety of field based laboratory investigations on and off-campus. A $50 lab fee is charged.
Semester Offered
Offered fall