Watershed Ecology and Management
Investigation of stream and river ecosystems from a watershed perspective. Emphasis on fundamental processes affecting the structure and function of flowing aquatic ecosystems and their catchments. Topics include river/stream hydrology, geomorphology, nutrient spiraling, food webs, and global change. Case studies explore human interactions with rivers and approaches to river management.
Prerequisite: BIOL 180 or ESRM 201 or FISH 101.
Offered: jointly with ESRM 447