Stream Ecology

BIOL 323- Great Lakes- summer Session ii

KNOWLEDGE GAINED

  • Structure and function of lotic ecosystems

  • Systematics, adaptations and ecological roles of aquatic organisms

  • Connections between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems

  • Intrinsic and extrinsic value of aquatic systems and organisms

  • Human impacts on aquatic systems

  • Approaches to restoration and stewardship of stream and riverine systems

 

SKILLS DEVELOPED

  • Macroinvertebrate and fish collection and identification

  • Identification of major groups of aquatic primary producers

  • Experience using equipment and techniques commonly employed lotic systems

  • Collection of aquatic chemical, physical and biological data

  • Sample processing, data entry and data analysis

  • Computation of indices used in lotic habitat assessment

  • Be equipped to more fully contribute to God’s redeeming work in the world

 

FIELD EXPERIENCES

  • Beaver Pond

  • Au Sable River

  • Manistee River

  • Jordan River

  • Big Twin Lake

  • Bear Lake Bog

  • Grass River Natural Area

  • Jordan River Fish Hatchery

Professor: Dr. Laurie Furlong

Meets: Tuesday & Thursday