EARTH 112
The Great Lakes
This minicourse focuses on environmental issues in the Great Lakes. Topics include the formation and geology of the Great Lakes, hydrology and dynamics of water levels, effect of invasive species on food webs and fisheries, and pollution, particularly the role of nutrients in causing toxic algal blooms.
Topics
- the formation and geology of the Great Lakes
- hydrology and dynamics of water levels
- effect of invasive species on food webs and fisheries
- and pollution
- particularly the role of nutrients in causing toxic algal blooms
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
No prior scientific knowledge is required. (1). (NS). (BS). May not be repeated for credit. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in EARTH 225.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027