Dr. Rier's freshwater courses (Bloomsburg campus)
Freshwater Ecology (BIOL 452/552)
Freshwater Entomology (BIOL 453/553
Freshwater Entomology (BIOL 453/553
This field-oriented course will introduce the fundamentals of freshwater ecology. It will explore the intimate link between the biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands and how these systems function as components of larger watersheds. Students will gain a practical knowledge of how humans impact these syst
This field-oriented course will introduce the fundamentals of freshwater ecology. It will explore the intimate link between the biology, chemistry, and physics of lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands and how these systems function as components of larger watersheds. Students will gain a practical knowledge of how humans impact these systems and the strategies currently employed by local, state, and federal agencies to assess these impacts and restore degraded systems. Each student will obtain valuable research experience through the development and completion of an individual project.
Freshwater Entomology (BIOL 453/553
Freshwater Entomology (BIOL 453/553
Freshwater Entomology (BIOL 453/553
A survey of the arthropods inhabiting the lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers of central Pennsylvania. Students will become familiar with the taxonomy and ecology of common freshwater crustaceans, arachnids, and insects and their use as indicators of water quality by state and federal agencies. Students will have the opportunity obtain
A survey of the arthropods inhabiting the lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers of central Pennsylvania. Students will become familiar with the taxonomy and ecology of common freshwater crustaceans, arachnids, and insects and their use as indicators of water quality by state and federal agencies. Students will have the opportunity obtain family-level freshwater insect taxonomic certification through the Society for Freshwater Science.
Algae of Freshwater Ecosystems (BIOL 454/554)
Algae of Freshwater Ecosystems (BIOL 454/554)
Algae of Freshwater Ecosystems (BIOL 454/554)
A survey of the algae inhabiting the lakes, wetlands, streams, and rivers of central Pennsylvania. Students will become familiar with the taxonomy and ecology of common algae and their use in water quality assessment.
Watershed Ecology Techniques (BIOL 252)
Algae of Freshwater Ecosystems (BIOL 454/554)
Algae of Freshwater Ecosystems (BIOL 454/554)
Introduces students to the ecological theory and sampling techniques used to study freshwater ecosystems. Classroom activities will familiarize students with planning ecological studies. Field activities will include data collection from local ecosystems with an emphasis placed on research methods used by professionals to survey water qu
Introduces students to the ecological theory and sampling techniques used to study freshwater ecosystems. Classroom activities will familiarize students with planning ecological studies. Field activities will include data collection from local ecosystems with an emphasis placed on research methods used by professionals to survey water quality, habitat, and biological communities. Students will also learn data analysis and presentation skills.