BIO 5200 Stream Ecology
 

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 Contacting Dr. Fischer:
 Office phone:  581-2817
 Home phone:  348-8768
 e-mail: rufischer@eiu.edu

 Office location:
 2074 Life Sciences Building

 Office Hours:
 Monday 2-3                                                                

Tuesday 10-11

Tuesday 1-2

Wednesday 3-4

 

Lecture Topics

 Topics to be covered in the course

Problem Sets

 Problem sets for stream ecology topics
Readings  Readings for Stream Ecology

 Course Goals:

    The goals of the stream ecology course is to 1) Develop a basic understanding of ecological processes occurring in stream ecosystems,  2) Develop an appreciation of general ecological principles relevant to management of stream ecosystems and  3) Familiarize students with the recent literature in stream ecology

 Grade:  

            Pop-quizzes and hand-in projects worth 100 points  

Two Exams, each worth 100 points

One research proposal worth 100 point

An Oral Presentation on your project worth 100 points

A final exam, worth 100 points

Final Grade based on 600 points total

 Pop-Quizzes and Hand-in Projects:

        Short quizzes will be given on an irregular and unannounced schedule.  In addition you will be expected to lead literature discussions on topic related to stream ecology and provide a summary for the class.

 Exam Format:

100% essay questions.

 Research Proposal:

A research proposal on some aspect of stream ecology is required.  The topic for the proposal must be submitted by October 3, 2005 to obtain full credit.  The final proposal is due no later than December 5, 2005

 

NO MAKEUP EXAMS WITHOUT A VERY VALID AND WRITTEN EXCUSE