Wetlands Ecosystems Field Course

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Field Study | 3 hrs Lab) This course deals with the methods for studying the ecology of lakes, rivers and streams, and marshes: three major freshwater habitats found in Manitoba. Students will examine the methods for sampling and analyzing data on the chemical, physical, and biological components of these habitats. The adaptations of animals and plants to freshwater ecosystems will be emphasised. Requisite Courses: BIOL-2403 (or the former BIOL-3403) or BIOL-3402 [prerequisite(s)].