BIOL 4484 - Quantitative Methods in Aquatic Environmental Biology

Credit Hours: 0 TO 3

This course will focus on the practical skills required to test hypotheses and solve problems in the aquatic ecosystem. Lectures will explore the quantitative and analytical methods most often used by aquatic scientists, drawing liberally on applied examples. Students will learn the statistical and analytical principles that form the foundation for sound sampling programs and experiments. Laboratories will be aimed at gaining experience in the applications of these methods. There will be a strong focus on the proper use of field and laboratory equipment. We will explore methods used in the study of aquatic ecosystems, and we will emphasize the development of skills that are most often sought after by potential employers. Our local field sites offer a rich array of opportunities to use technology to better understand the environment, and this course will strive to focus on environmental issues of regional importance. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2248