Landscape Lake Ecology - WLM101

This course introduces students to cultural landscape lake and basin ecology. Specific aquatic indices such as impacts from organic wastes, industrial chemicals, and point/non-point source pollutants are covered. The student will be able to identify a healthy cultural landscape lake or basin. This coursework involves extensive student participation, along with supplemental reading materials and lab presentations. 12 (Contact-hours: 2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)
Date:
2016-07-18
Primary Material Type:
Assessment Tool
Other Material Types:
Collection, Development Tool, Open Textbook, Quiz/Test, Reference Material, Syllabus, Workshop and Training Material
Institution:
Lincoln Land Community College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
Landscape lake, Biological indicators, Human created pollution, Aquatic toxicology, Eutrophication, Acidification, Thermal warming & cooling, Biological pollution

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville - National Corn Ethanol Research Center
Industry Sector:
Other Services (except Public Administration) -- Repair and Maintenance (811)
Occupation:
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations -- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Natural Resources and Conservation (03)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
75.0-hrs. (15-wk. semester); 75-hrs. (8-wk. Module)
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Note:
Program development guides resulted through convening industry expertise of employers, agencies, and individuals that formed into a District-wide Advisory Committee. Samantha Wassenhove was selected as content-provider for WLM101 - Landscape Lake Ecology, and David Bowman developed this content using DevGuide templates (first used in TAACCCT1).
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials
  • Conducting an evaluation of the instructional materials and providing a report
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Quality Matters
  • Quality Online Learning and Teaching (Cal State University)
  • Quality Scorecard (Online Learning Consortium)
Course Note:
Horticulture

Accessibility

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Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
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