This class explores the implications of pollution on the ecology of aquatic systems. Concepts including trophic states, organic loading and biological contamination will be explored. Gen- eral concepts of biological assessments and indexes will be in- troduced to define the implications of land use and pollution on organisms. Standards procedures and methods will be ex- amined and applied toward the collection and analysis of sam- ples. Emphasis will be on field exercises, data analysis, and quality control.
Prerequisites: EVS 2894C