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Course Description:
Limnology is the study of inland waters. It is an upper level biology course designed to provide
understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological features of lakes and streams. It is principally
an ecological science because it deals with the environments and organisms associated with aquatic
ecosystems such as lakes and streams. Thus an understanding of ecology is very helpful (i.e., the
prerequisite is Ecology -- Biology 117). Although one objective is to facilitate understanding of
limnology, an equally important objective is to develop critical thinking skills, responsibility for
assignments, and motivation to do your best. These are the ultimate goals of the course and Drake
University -- to develop the personal knowledge and skills that will help you to succesfully compete in
the job market.
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Instructor:
Dr. Thomas Rosburg
B.S. Fish and Wildlife Biology, Iowa State University, 1973
M.S. Plant Ecology, Iowa State University, 1990
Ph.D. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Iowa State University, 1994
Visiting Assistant Professor, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory, Iowa State University, 1995 to present
Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Drake University, 1996 to present
Office: 121 Olin Hall
Phone and voice mail: 271-2920
E-mail: thomas.rosburg@drake.edu
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday:12:00 to 3:00 in 121 Olin Hall
Any other time by appointment. You can schedule a meeting with me after class, or by sending an
email, or by calling on the phone. Office hours are not only for addressing problems you may have
with the course, but also for you to get clarification on subject matter, to have work in progress
checked, or to talk about subject matter that has special interest to you. The individual attention given
by faculty to students is one your most important assets at Drake. I can't emphasize enough how
important it is for students to make use of that. Students are always welcome!
Required Textbooks:
1- Limnology, A. J. Horne and C. R. Goldman, 1994,Mcgraw-Hill, Inc.
The organization of the course and lecture material follows the textbook fairly close. Reference is
regularly made to figures or diagrams in the textbook, so it will be beneficial for you to get in the habit
of using it. However you should not assume that the textbook can replace attendance at lectures.
Information from other sources is often integrated into the lectures, thus it is imperative that you attend
lectures on a regular basis. If you miss a lecture I suggest you solicit notes from someone in class.
Laboartories that are missed can be made up outside of class time. Check with me to make sure the lab
is open.
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