BIO 464 - Freshwater Invertebrate Zoology Credits: 3

This course will survey the ecology, evolution, and conservation of the invertebrate phyla, with a focus on freshwater invertebrates. This will be a practical course intended for anyone with an interest in aquatic ecology and environmental assessment. Lab will emphasize the collection and identification of Pennsylvania taxa and their use in bioassessment of freshwater habitats. Graduate students will complete additional course requirements. Two hours lecture and two hours lab/week.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 162 and 242 with a C or better