Population interactions, community analysis, biogeochemical cycles, and ecosystem structure and functioning in streams, lakes, and oceans. The taxonomy and ecology of insects having aquatic stages in their life cycles. The taxonomy and ecology of hydrophytes and freshwater and marine algae. Behavioral Ecology Lodge Emphasis is placed on the behavioral components of species interactions and their importance in natural selection and population regulation. Practicum in Aquatic Biology Staff Practical training in aquatic and environmental biology through lecture and field experience at the University's environmental research facility located in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
Course includes an independent research project.
A course offered when demand warrants it. Subject matter changes depending on students' needs. Prospective subjects include bioisotopes or chemistry of cell organelles. A course offered when demand warrants it. Subject matter changes depending on students' needs.