WLM 103 Landscape Lake Management
This course teaches cultural treatment of landscape lakes, basins and other impounded water bodies for both adequate enjoyment and environmental protection. Students demonstrate their knowledge of indicator issues (algae, pond weeds, invasive species, etc.); sampling protocols and verification of cultural thresholds; and how to properly manage such urban-suburban landscape bodies of water. This course prepares students to take and pass the Illinois Department of Agriculture aquatic pest control applicator license. 12 (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours)