Aquatics

Aquatics

1. Identify the processes and phases for each part of the water cycle
2. Describe the chemical and physical properties of water and explain their importance for freshwater and saltwater ecosystems
3. Discuss methods of conserving water and reducing point and non-point source pollution
4. Analyze the interaction of competing uses of water supply, hydropower, navigation, wildlife, recreation, waste assimilation, irrigation, industry, and others
5. Identify common aquatic organisms through the use of a key
6. Delineate the watershed boundary for a small water body
7. Be able to explain the different types of aquifers and how each type relates to water quality and quantity
8. Briefly describe the benefits of wetlands, both function and value
9. Describe the changes to the aquatic ecosystem based on alteration to the aquatic habitat
10. Know methods used to assess and manage aquatic environments and utilize water quality information to assess the general water quality of a given body of water (includes sampling techniques, water quality parameters used to monitor point and non-point source pollution)
11. Be familiar with major methods and laws used to protect water quality (surface and ground water) and utilize this information to make management decisions to improve the quality of water in a given situation

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