Aquatic Biology/Limnology
STEM •
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
What is it about?
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting inland fresh waters such as lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, estuaries, and wetlands. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; aquatic ecosystems; microbiology; mycology; botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; population biology and biodiversity; studies of specific species, phyla, and habitats; and applications to fields such as natural resources conservation, fisheries science, and biotechnology.
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Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
Average public university graduating class: 15 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Average private university graduating class: 7 students.
O's Insights on Aquatic Biology/Limnology
- Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
- 85% of graduates come from public universities.
