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(3 cr; Spring Semester; even # years; prerequisite Biol 2022, Chem 1001, Math 1031 or 1150 and Physics 1012)
Description/analysis of events in lakes, streams, and ponds, beginning with their origins and progressing through their physics, chemistry, and biology. Interrelationships of these parameters and their effects on the population of the aquatic environment.The instructor for Biol
3722 "Limnology"
is:
Wendell
Johnson
Please contact your instructor for the appropriate course password.
General Course Information
The use Internet activities will be integrated throughout the course.
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- describe water with regard to its physical and chemical properties.
- describe how natural lakes were formed and the role of morphometry in lake ecology.
- explain the hydrological cycle on a global basis as it affects distribution and movement of water.
- explain the water balance in lakes, streams and soil.
- explain the role of energy in stratification, turnover, and productivity.
- explain nutrient balance in aqua\tic systems.
- describe the role of nutrients of the watershed in the productivity of an aquatic ecosystem.
- explain the light in productivity of aquatic environments.
- explain the interaction of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an aquatic ecosystem.
- describe the seasonal changes in populations of aquatic systems.
- perform basic analytical tests required in the field and lab to determine the characteristics of natural waters.
- Textbook: Limnology, by Kalff
- Lab Manual: Limnology, by Wendell Johnson
Weekly schedule can be found on the class website.
Grades will be based on:
- 15 homework assignments,
- 7 quizzes,
- 3 one-hour exams, and
- 2 special projects.
100% - 90% = A; 89% - 80% = B; 79% - 70% = C; 69% - 60% = D; 59% - 0% = F
This percentage is based
on the highest achieved score in the class.
Grade " + " and " - " will apply
to the final semester grades.
For more information about
grades, refer to the
U of M's Uniform Grading
and Transcript Policy
Academic Workload
Expectations
For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as
equivalent to an average of three hours of learning
effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an
average student to achieve an average grade in the
course. For example, a student taking a three credit
course that meets for three hours a week should expect to
spend an additional six hours a week on
coursework outside the classroom.
Course Instructional Materials
To begin the course, you need to be registered for the class. A password will be provided after you register. The password will allow you to view the complete syllabus and download any course material.
The sample unit may be viewed after securing the password.
Students with
Special Needs:
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or
temporary, which might effect their ability to perform in
this class are encouraged to inform the instructor at the
start of the quarter. Tutors are available, and
adaptation of methods, materials, or tests may be made as
required to provide for equitable participation. This
syllabus is also available in alternative formats upon
request.
UMC Campus Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty
http://www.crk.umn.edu/campusinfo/policies/dishonst.htm