ECOLOGY OF FISHES

BOTANY/ENVIRST/ZOOLOGY 260

The relationships of organisms and the environment. Population dynamics and community organization, human-environment relationships, action programs.

ENVIRST/ZOOLOGY 315

General limnology. Physical, chemical and biological characteristics and processes of lakes. Environmental problems and rehabilitation of lakes.

ENVIRST/ZOOLOGY 511

Anatomy and taxonomy of Wisconsin fishes and projects in fish ecology.

ZOOLOGY 115

Freshwater is one of our most valuable resources, and the basis for life itself. Explores contemporary threats and issues relating to freshwater ecosystems (lakes, rivers, wetlands) ranging from local to global. Covers a broad range of topics in freshwater sciences (invasive species, harmful algal blooms, overfishing, pathogens in drinking water) to provide a representative cross-section of the field. Material will tie directly to local and global societal issues. Integrates insights from biology with other disciplines (chemistry, geosciences, social sciences) to offer a deeper understanding of the threats to freshwater ecosystems, and how this affects human well-being.

ZOOLOGY 304

Explore the biological and ecological systems of the oceans and marginal seas. Focus on understanding how marine organisms interact with their physical environment and how the biological components of the oceans are interconnected through trophic interactions and habitat selection.