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ZOOL 458 - Issues in Aquatic Ecology
Spring 2007

Instructor:
Dr. Frank M. Wilhelm
LS II Room 355E (453-4121)
fwilhelm@zoology.siu.edu

Office Hours:
MWF 12:00 - 14:00 or by appointment

Lectures:
T 10:00-11:50, and R 10:00-10:50

COURSE DESCRIPTION

With its primary focus on freshwater ecosystems, this course will cover important issues in aquatic ecology, including:

• basic ecological theory and principles

• issues such as global warming, surface and groundwater quality, dams and water diversion, etc.

• selected methodologies and approaches

Emphasis will also be placed on helping students develop the ability to critically evaluate scientific issues and information. The course is aimed at providing students with a broad-based foundation in current issues in aquatic ecology.

GOALS

• introduce students to theory and principles fundamental to aquatic ecology
• develop students' skills to critically evaluate scientific information
• examine selected current issues in aquatic ecology
• develop students' writing skills to effectively communicate issues to a variety of audiences
• increase awareness that our existence depends on a supply of clean water

SYLLABUS

ZOOL 458 Syllabus (PDF) (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, see bottom of page)

READINGS and other COURSE MATERIALS

Please note: all assignments and readings are available via the SIUC WebCT for this course.  (Click here for WebCT)  See the syllabus above, for accessing WebCT and adding this course to your account (Requires registration in course)

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