The Mountain Limnology Lab investigates the impact of global environmental change on aquatic ecosystems in mountainous regions. We study a range of topics including the interactive effects of nitrogen deposition and climate change, the impact of wildfire on water quality, and the consequences of changing ice phenology on lake ecosystem ecology.
EBIO 1010 - Introduction to Statistics and Quantitative Thinking for Biologists
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Spring 2025
Focuses on the collection, visualization and analysis of data that are relevant for advancing critical thinking, student-directed learning, and the development of quantitative analysis skills, with an emphasis on using R and examples from ecology and evolutionary biology.
EBIO 4030 - Limnology
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Fall 2023 / Fall 2024 / Fall 2025
Examines the ecology of inland waters, including a detailed consideration of physical, chemical and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems: origins and major characteristics of lakes and streams, survey of chemical and nutrient cycles in freshwater habitats and survey of biotic composition of freshwater environments. Important themes in modern freshwater ecology are considered, including energy flow, trophic structure, eutrophication and management of freshwater ecosystems. Recommended prerequisites: EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 (minimum grade C-). Same as EBIO 5030.
EBIO 4990 - EBIO Honors Thesis Research
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Spring 2025 / Fall 2025
To be taken during the final academic year prior to graduation. Consists of the final phase of honors research and thesis preparation under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Recommended prerequisites: minimum 3.3 GPA and a declared EBIO major and approval by departmental Honors program.
EBIO 5030 - Limnology
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Fall 2024 / Fall 2025
Examines the ecology of inland waters, including a detailed consideration of physical, chemical and biological properties of freshwater ecosystems: origins and major characteristics of lakes and streams, survey of chemical and nutrient cycles in freshwater habitats and survey of biotic composition of freshwater environments. Important themes in modern freshwater ecology are considered, including energy flow, trophic structure, eutrophication and management of freshwater ecosystems. Same as EBIO 4030.
