The University of Tennessee at Martin's Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station(RLEFS) is pleased to announce it's Maymester and Summer 2012 course schedule. Please forward this announcement to any students or colleagues that may be interested.
Courses being offered: Aquatic Macroinvertebrates – May 14-June 1(Mon.-Thur., full day) ZOOL 326 – 3 semester hours Dr. Tom Blanchard (UTM) [email protected] An introduction to the study of freshwater macroinvertebrates including structure, classification, ecology and identification. Prerequisites: introductory biology or permission of instructor. Freshwater Algae – June 4-July 6 (Mon., Wed., and alternate Fridays, full day) BOT 305 – 3 semester hours Dr. Jennifer Greenwood (UTM) [email protected] A study of the identification, classification, diversity and ecology of freshwater algae. Prerequisites: introductory biology or permission of instructor. Field Ornithology – June 4-July 6 (Tue., Thur., and alternate Fridays, full day) ZOOL 323 – 3 semester hours Dr. H. Dawn Wilkins (UTM) [email protected] A study of the identification, classification, diversity and ecology of birds. Prerequisites: introductory biology or permission of instructor. *Aquatic Algae and Field Ornithology may be taken concurrently Reelfoot Lake, the largest natural lake in Tennessee, was formed by the New Madrid Earthquakes of 1811-1812. The lake and its surroundings include many unique aquatic, terrestrial and wetland environments as well as distinctive geological phenomena. For questions about registration, tuition and fees, or housing options, contact Tom Blanchard, Director; [email protected]; 731.881.7594 Tom Blanchard, Ph.D. Director, RLEFS Department of Biological Sciences University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, TN 38238 [email protected] (731)881-7594
