AEC 419
Freshwater Ecology
Section: 001

Course Description

The course explores the structure and function of streams, lakes, and wetlands, including physical, chemical and biological controls of productivity and species composition of aquatic plants and animals and effects of pollution on organisms and water quality. The laboratory emphasizes modern, hands-on techniques for answering fundamental and applied questions. One local weekend field trip required. Credit in both AEC 419 and AEC 519 is not allowed.

Spring 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
00306 Marye Anne Fox Science
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
4.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO/PB 360