[ Schedule | Assignments ]
Course description: The scientific study of inland bodies of water with emphasis on central Oregon lakes. Covers theory, field observation and sampling methods, data processing and analysis. Includes geology (origin, morphology, volcanic and sedimentation processes) and physical-chemical properties (light, temperature, conductivity, pH, dissolved gases and dissolved solids, heat budget, mixing and stratification) of fresh water. Prerequisites: MTH 095, WR121, computer competency or instructor permission. 4 credits: lecture 4, lab 4. 4 required field trips.
Course Syllabus: Fall Quarter 2001
("Jacques" Perreault pilots Spud across the icy waters of Paulina lake)
Text: Limnology by Wetzel
(Yes, I know
it's expensive, but it's the best and if you think books for this course are
expensive ask students taking engineering what they pay for books)
Lecture/Lab: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Chandler Bldg conference room. The Chandler Building is located in Bend at the corner of Trenton and 9th Street (not on the COCC main campus). See map on page 77 of the current schedule of classes. This building is a stop on the campus bus route.
Field
work: Some Saturdays: See schedule for dates
Grading
| Category | Point Value |
| Midterm Exam | 100 |
| Final Exam | 100 |
| Field Trips | 100 |
| Assignments | 100 |
| Term Paper | 100 |
Assumed prerequisites: Math: perform arithmetic calculations using a calculator and correctly manipulate and solve 3 variable algebraic equations (equivalent to Math 095). Reading and Writing: read and understand English language as found in college textbooks and spoken by the instructor. Write in complete sentences and coherent paragraphs using correct English grammar. (equivalent to Writing 121). Geography: be familiar with basic landforms and know the locations of major regional and global land marks. Computer competency as defined by COCC.
