Lectures and field surveys will examine the physical, chemical, and biological components, interrelationships, and sampling techniques characteristic of the major north temperate aquatic environments. An applied ecosystem approach will be utilized in the study of the ecology of streams, rivers, reservoirs, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and estuaries. Field instructional experiences, some on weekends, are a major part of this course. Field costs are shared by the students. Waders and life jackets are required. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 [Fall] Gen Ed Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning), Gen Ed Comp - Critical Thinking & Reasoning, Gen Ed Comp - Information Literacy, Liberal Arts/Sciences Elective, Applied Learning-Field Study [3 credits] [4 contact hour(s)]