CON-229 Stream Ecology and Monitoring

This course provides students with an introduction to hydrology, stream ecology and sampling design. Students will intensively study aquatic macro-invertebrate identification. The students will learn through field and laboratory experiences with data collected, analysis, and production of a final professional report.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MAT-121, CSC-134 and CSC-135

Lecture Contact Hours

3

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of hydrology and stream ecology (professional competency).
2. Design and implement a sampling plan (professional competency).
3. Identify aquatic organisms (professional competency).
4. Demonstrate proper use of stream sampling equipment (professional competency).
5. Analyze and interpret data (mathematics, critical thinking).
6. Write a professional report (writing, reading, information resources, computer literacy).
7. Comprehend, interpret, analyze and evaluate college level materials (reading).

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CON 229: Stream Ecology and Monitoring

Department

Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to hydrology, stream ecology and sampling design. Students will intensively study aquatic macro-invertebrate identification. The students will learn through field and laboratory experiences with data collected, analysis, and production of a final professional report.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	3
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

MAT-121, CSC-134 and CSC-135

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of hydrology and stream ecology (professional competency).
2. Design and implement a sampling plan (professional competency).
3. Identify aquatic organisms (professional competency).
4. Demonstrate proper use of stream sampling equipment (professional competency).
5. Analyze and interpret data (mathematics, critical thinking).
6. Write a professional report (writing, reading, information resources, computer literacy).
7. Comprehend, interpret, analyze and evaluate college level materials (reading).

Topic Outline

1. Introduction: Objectives and expectations  
2. Hydrology  
3. Stream ecology  
4. Sampling Design Protocol  
5. Use of Sampling Equipment  
6. Collecting and preserving specimens  
7. Aquatic invertebrate identification  
8. Data analyses/interpretation  
9. Writing reports in accordance with governmental agency guidelines