Meeting times:
T,R 9:30 - 10:45 AM
2020 Derring Hall
Seminar meeting
1 evening weekly - TBA
Course Description:
Instructor: Dr. H. Maurice Valett, Dept. of Biol., Va Tech,
Blacksburg, VA 24061
This course deals with the populations, communities and processes of running water (lotic) ecosystems. In essence, the aim of the course is to address how ecological principles apply to streams and how streams can be used to further general ecological understanding. We will follow the traditional categorical divisions of ecology as they apply to streams (populations, communities, ecosystems and landscapes), but may rely more heavily on ecosystem oriented science given the instructor's orientation. The course is designed for undergraduates with Jr/Sr standing or for graduate students in related areas of research.
Recommended Prerequisites:
- 1 yr chemistry
- 1 course ecology
- FW ecology would be
a great help, but is not
mandatory
Graduate Course Credit:
4 credits, Fall 2008
Biology 6064
CRN:. 97456
