Watershed Ecology and Management

5 credits

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: either BIOL 180, ESRM 201, or FISH 200. Offered: jointly with ESRM 447; Sp.