FISH 415 LIMNOLOGY UI Moscow Limnology is the study of inland waters - lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. This course examines physical, chemical and biological variables that influence living organisms in these ecosystems. Both theoretical and applied aspects of limnology will be covered. Ecological theories will be examined and studies on aquatic ecosystems, which have been used to test these theories, will be discussed. The role of limnology in the management of our water resources will be discussed throughout the course. Several labs will be field trips followed by analysis and discussion of the data collected. This provides the opportunity to ask questions in limnology, illustrate the variation in aquatic habitats, demonstrate the practical aspects of limnology (sampling methods, etc.) and the methods of analyzing and writing up collected data. INSTRUCTOR: F.M. Wilhelm Office: CNR 104E/ Office hours: As on office schedule or by appointment. (Office hours may vary depending on fieldwork) Teaching Assistant: Sarah Burnet Office CNR217 (shburnet@uidaho.edu) Office hrs F 09:00-10:30 TEXT: Wetzel, R. G. 2001. Limnology - Lake and River Ecosystems (3 rd ed) Academic Press LECTURES: Tues. 08:00-09:15, Thurs 08:00-09:15 TLC 149 LABORATORY: Wed. 14:30-18:30 alternate weeks - for all labs meet in CNR209 unless otherwise indicated POLICY ON DEADLINES: Assignments are due by 16:30 on Thursdays of the week indicated on the schedule. Late assignments will be accepted until Friday 16:30 of the week they are due with a penalty of 10% unless accompanied by a medical certificate or prior arrangement with the instructor. Labs must be attended to submit a report; exemptions: medical certificate or prior arrangement with instructor. TESTS & EXAM: There will be 3 term tests and an optional comprehensive final exam. GRADING POLICY: A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, F < 60 Assignment 1 (X Due Sep 07/Y Due Sep 14) 7% Spring valley Write-up (X Due Sep 21/Y Due Sep 28) 10% Project objectives (X Due Sep 25/Y Due Oct 02) 10% Project data (X Due Nov 16/ Y Due Nov 16) 10% Project final write-up (X& Y Due Dec 08) 10% Project Presentations (Dec 06) 10% Potlatch River Lab (X & Y Due Dec 08) 10% Test 1 (Sep 21) 10% Test 2 (Oct 26) 10% Test 3 (Nov 30) 10% Final Exam (Dec 11) 07:30-09:30 10% (Can skip, or use to replace a term test grade, only if you attempted that test) Participation 3% Total 110%
Learning goals - to enable students to comprehend fundamentals of limnology, including physical, chemical and biological processes, and integrate these in the broad context of ecology; - to familiarize students with limnological equipment and sampling procedures through hands-on experience in laboratories to obtain basic biological information; - to develop critical thinking and analytical skills to apply scientific knowledge to ecological problems and understand management actions within the appropriate socio-economic context; - to develop communication skills (oral, writing, listening and presentation) with diverse audiences; - to inform students of current issues and advances in limnology, ethical practices and professional conduct, work collaboratively with others, appreciate a diversity of view points, and recognize need for life-long learning and intellectual development. Learning outcomes Learn and integrate - Understand the water environment and be able to integrate this understanding across physical, chemical and biological aspects of aquatic ecosystems Think and create Use multiple thinking strategies to critically analyze limnological principles and relationships. Communicate Be able to articulate, through verbal and written communication, the role of limnology as a science and the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems as part of the biosphere. Clarify purpose and perspective Explore the dependece of life as we know it on access to high quality water and understand the relationships between organisms (including humans) and their environment. Practice citizenship - Identify human influences on aquatic ecosystems and apply this knowledge to sustain water resources at local to global scales. Academic Dishonesty (Article II of Student Code of Conduct / FSH2300 Article II) A-1. Academic Dishonesty. Academic honesty and integrity are core values at a university and the faculty finds that even one incident of academic dishonesty may merit expulsion. Instructors and students are jointly responsible for maintaining academic standards and integrity in university courses. In addition to any disciplinary sanctions imposed under the Code, additional consequences for academic dishonesty may be imposed by the course instructor, including issuing a grade of F in the course. Any grade issued by the course instructor, whether as a result of academic dishonesty or not, constitutes an academic evaluation and is not disciplinary action. All instructors must report incidents of academic dishonesty to DOS by email or using the reporting form on DOS website. Acts of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to the following: a. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) using any unauthorized assistance in, or having unauthorized materials while, taking quizzes, tests, examinations or other assignments, including copying from another s quiz, test, examination, or other assignment or allowing another to copy from one s own quiz, test, examination, or other assignment; (2) using sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) acquiring, without permission, tests or other academic material belonging to the instructor or
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Laboratory policies For field labs, please dress appropriately. Under no circumstance will opened toed shoes or sandals be allowed while doing field/lab work. Each person in a boat must have a PFD. Notify instructor or TA if you have allergies (insects, food or otherwise - or any other issues related to your safety that are important for us to know). Some labs will be on private property, you are expected to comply with the UI student code of conduct; remember that you are ambassadors for the university. Alcohol during field trips is not allowed and smoking is strongly discouraged because we will be in some very dry places. Note: The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the schedule. See course web site: http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/fish415/ For other important information.
Date Lecture topics Laboratory Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 18 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 28 Oct 03 Oct 04 Oct 05 Introduction / History / Importance Lake classification / origin and morphometry Light, Heat Thermal regimes and Mixing Water motion and circulation patterns Oxygen Carbon Dioxide DOC, ph and acidification Major Ions Test 1 Nutrients and eutrophication Nutrients and eutrophication Lakes in Winter Lake Communities PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL LIMNOLOGY X Spring Valley Reservoir X Assignment 1 Y Spring Valley Reservoir Y Assignment 1 X SPR Analysis Lab X Assignment 1 Due Y SPR Analysis Lab Y Assignment 1 Due X &Y Service-Learning Project planning X SPR Assignment 2 Due X Service Learning Project objectives due (Sep 25th) X Service-Learning Project field lab Y SPR Assignment 2 Due Y Service-Learning Project Objectives due ( Oct 2rd) Y Service-Learning Project field lab Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 31 Nov 01 Nov 02 Nov 07 Nov 08 Nov 09 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Benthic communities Phytoplankton (dist. / seasonal succession) Phytoplankton (productivity) Zooplankton (distribution) Zooplankton (feeding and energetics) Test 2 Nov 21, Nov. 22, Nov. 23 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 05 Dec 06 Dec 07 Dec 11 Fish - their role in aquatic ecosystems Trophic cascades / Biomanipulation Lake sediments / Paleolimnology Approaches to studies of aquatic ecosystems Global change ( C/pH/UV) Non-native / invader species Rivers and Streams Test 3 Hydrological Engineering BIOLOGICAL LIMNOLOGY X Service-Learning Analysis Lab Y Service-Learning Analysis Lab X- Palouse River Lab Y Palouse River Lab No Lab HUMANS & FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS Thanksgiving Break Water law / conflicts / Course overview Final Examination 07:30-09:30 TLC149 X & Y Palouse River Analysis Lab X&Y Service-Learning Project data due Work on final projects / No formal Lab meeting X & Y Service Learning Project Presentations X & Y Potlatch River Labs due / Final Project write up due