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Syllabus ES
321 - Aquatic Ecology - Fall 2000
Professor: Dr.
Carolyn L. Thomas Office: Garber 225; Phone #: 365-4368 Lectures:
TTH 11:00 - 12:30 P.M.,
Garber 208 Labs:
Thurs. 2:00 - 5:00 P.M., Garber 208 Course
description:
We will study aquatic ecosystems, primarily freshwater systems, but also
including saltwater systems. We will study the chemistry, physics,
biology, and ecology of lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, estuaries, and
oceans. Course
requirements:
Each student must submit two (2) minor lab reports, one (1) major lab
report, and a research proposal. Each student must take all
quizzes, three (3) tests, and the final exam. Each student must
work successfully with a research team and make at least one
presentation of research results.
Class
attendance:
All students are expected to attend all of the lectures and labs.
Each is very important. If an absence is to be excused, it must be
confirmed with the instructor three days prior to or within one day
following the absence. Each student is allowed two unexcused
absences from lecture. Anyone with more than two unexcused cuts
may be dropped from class. NO ONE IS EXCUSED FROM LAB! Class
meetings prior to holidays:
If the class is canceled by the Administration, the class will not meet.
If the class is scheduled to meet, it will meet, and you will be
expected to attend. Make your travel plans around your class
meeting time. Labs:
There will be a short lecture at the beginning of each lab, then most
labs will be in the field. Appropriate field lab attire will be:
(1) boots, (2) long work pants, (3) work shirt, and (4) life vest.
Labs will be informal, and we will be working as a team, so read the lab
assignments before class so that you don't hold the rest of the class
back. Each student must make arrangements for their life vest.
Some will be available to loan in the department. THERE
WILL BE NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB AT ANY TIME. Honor
code:
Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated. Anyone suspected of
cheating or plagiarism will be turned over to the Faculty-Student Honor
Board. Term
project:
Each student without an "A" average, will be required to
prepare a proposal for an experimental research project in the field of
Aquatic Ecology. The student must: (1) decide on the hypothesis to
be tested based on the current literature related to that topic; (2)
design the experiment in detail based on current literature including
sampling days and specific chemical and/or taxonomic analysis to be
done; (3) prepare a list of supplies and equipment needed and the
proposed budget; (4) prepare a detailed outline of statistical analyses
to be performed; (5) possible expected results should be included; and
(6) literature cited. (7) This entire proposal must be typed and should
be approximately eight (8) pages in length complete with literature
cited. The proposal will be due: December 7, 2000, by 2:00 p.m.
Each student will be required to give a ten minute presentation of
their proposal in class or lab, to be determined later. Tests
and quizzes:
There will frequently be short quizzes and homework assignments.
Three major tests will be given, each worth 100 points. The final
exam will be comprehensive and will be given during the scheduled final
exam time.
Course:
ES 321 - Aquatic Ecology Professor: Dr.
Carolyn L. Thomas Term: Fall
2000 Class
Meeting Times: TTH
11:00 - 12:30 P.M. Garber 208 Textbook:
Limnology, 1994, 2nd edition, by Alexander J. Horne
and Charles R. Goldman
Organization:
The class will be divided into two research teams. Team members
will be assigned by the instructor with some suggestions accepted from
the students. Lab
papers:
All students will write three (3) original papers, as listed:
Equipment
needed:
All students will be required to have a personal floatation device (life
preserver) with them at all times that they are out in the field.
All students should wear field clothes and shoes that they don't mind
getting wet and/or muddy to each lab. Swimming
ability:
All students must demonstrate swimming ability (or lack of), as judged
by the professor. A swimming test will be given at the beginning
of the semester. You do not have to be able to swim! Participation:
Participation
will be evaluated based on the students' lab presentations, attendance
for all labs and field trips, and cooperation with research team.
Course:
ES 321 - Aquatic Ecology
Instructor:
Dr. Carolyn L. Thomas Term:
Fall 2000 Lab
Meeting Time: Thurs. 2:00 -
5:00 PM; G 208 & Water Quality Lab Laboratory
Text: Collection of
handouts for $5.00 copy fee.
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