Field Ecology of Aquatic Organisms

3-4 Credits

This field-oriented course is intended to introduce students to the diverse aquatic habitats found in Florida, their associated flora and fauna, and serve as an introduction to the management issues facing state and federal conservation agencies. Students will gain an understanding of plant and animal community structure across a range of ponds, lakes, rivers, and nearshore coastal systems. Extensive field trips are required and comprise approximately 75% of the total class time.