Teaching and Outreach

at Penn State University

WFS 425 Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology: Taxonomy and ecology of aquatic invertebrates including their importance in freshwater ecosystems, water resource
management, recreation, and conservation. Emphasis is on family-level identification of aquatic life stages. Field trips will be scheduled to local aquatic habitats. A collection is required.

ESM 500 – Foundations of Ecosystem Science and Management: Ecosystem Science and Management examines the fundamental principles, knowledge, and strategies for minimizing human impacts on the environment and managing natural resources sustainability.  We will discuss key ecological concepts, including an understanding of key ecological processes, biodiversity and climate change, as well as approaches to community and stakeholder engagement. Students will gain a basic understanding of current theoretical frameworks and methodologies used to study and manage different ecosystems that is necessary for additional courses and research in ecosystem science and management.

WFS 597 Advances in Freshwater Ecology and Ecosystem Management: Freshwater ecosystems are subject to numerous stressors, including climate change, invasive species, infectious diseases, harmful algal blooms, pollutants and emerging contaminants. This course is designed to allow students to become familiar with emerging threats to freshwater ecosystems and consider novel approaches to the management of these issues:

at North Dakota State University

Biology 470 Limnology and Freshwater Ecology: Freshwater ecology is the study of the relationship between freshwater organisms and their environment. Limnology is the study of inland waters, including lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, wetlands and groundwater. This course will provide an overview of freshwater ecology & limnology, emphasizing fundamental interactions and processes.

Biology 364 General Ecology: Ecological principles associated with organism environment interactions, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Quantitative approach with examples (animal, plant, microbial) included.

Biology 450 Invertebrate Zoology: Survey of the biology, classification, and evolution of invertebrates.

Biology 850 Advanced Ecology: This course covers classical ecological literature and current literature focusing on ecological research philosophy and techniques. An overview/introduction of a variety of statistical methods for analyzing ecological data is covered.

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