Electrical resistivity, electromagnetic conductivity, magnetometer and seismic refraction are used to characterize materials concealed under the earth's surface. Application of statistical tools to sampling and measurement in biology and testing of hypotheses. Computer lab is included. The biology of population, communities and ecosystems with an emphasis on aquatic environments. Includes the application of principles and theory from aquatic ecology to help understand and solve management problems in aquatic systems.
Laboratory exercises on the biology of aquatic populations, communities and ecosystems.
The application of principles of ecology, biogeography, genetics, economics, philosophy, and other disciplines to the study and maintenance of biological diversity in temperate, subtropical, and tropical systems. Field trip to a major ecosystem of a region other than northwestern Ohio. Includes analysis of structural and functional relationships within and between ecosystems with opportunities for individual student projects. Research under guidance of faculty member. An acceptable thesis is required for credit toward major.