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Course Info for FYSM - 137 - 01, Fall 2024
Class number: 3384 Title: Riverine Ecosystems of CT Department: First Year Sem & Colloq
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: Yes Grading Basis: Graded Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 13 Available seats: 2
Start date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 End date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 1:30PM-2:45PM, HL - 121 Instructor(s): Toscano, Benjamin
Prerequisite(s): Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class.
Distribution Requirement: Meets FirstYr Seminar Requirement
Course Description:
This seminar will introduce students to riverine (lotic) ecosystems in Connecticut. We will explore the natural history and human use of local streams and rivers and patterns of change over time. Topics will include resident biota and their ecological interactions, as well as threats to the integrity of riverine ecosystems, including global change. Beyond reading, discussing, and writing on these topics, we will use field trips to local streams and rivers to immerse ourselves in these habitats and learn relevant research skills.