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ENV 3170 Freshwater Ecology
Medical Spanish & Health Sciences Program
San Jose, Costa Rica
Dates: 8/23/25 - 12/13/25
ENV 3170 Freshwater Ecology
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Veritas University
Location: San José, Costa Rica
Primary Subject Area: Ecology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ENV 3170
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Contact Hours: 60
Prerequisites: For this course it is recommended to have taken general biology, however it is not an essential requirement.
DESCRIPTION
Water is a vital resource for human beings, but it is a limited resource that has been degraded and the demand for this resource is growing. Freshwater ecology or limnology is a course to help us understand the physical, chemical and biological properties of inland aquatic environments (wetlands, lakes, rivers, mangroves, and reservoirs). It aims to give emphasis to the problems and conservation efforts for water resources. Students will learn about methods for monitoring aquatic environments through field trips and laboratory work.