EVSC 4290

Really great class, maybe the best I've taken in the department. There were never any surprises on the exams, and the main course project was well-spaced out throughout the semester, with support and helpful feedback along every step of the way. I found Pace to be a very effective lecturer who really knows his stuff up and down, and while sometimes dry he was also terrifically funny. Can't recommend enough!

Awesome class. There are two midterms, a "cumulative" final weighted heavily towards the last third of the class, and a project that you work on throughout the semester. Tests are pretty tough because they ask for specifics, so be prepared for that. You are allowed to pick your own topic for the report, but it can be a lot if you leave it for the last minute. Try to work on it throughout the semester and ask questions if you ever are confused about how to manipulate your data or write a section of your report. Overall, this was a tremendous class. Pace is sorta monotone but cracks a joke here and there, and he really knows his limnology. He always has activities at the end of class in order to keep the class engaged. Readings are not necessary

Prof. Pace is very entertaining and includes current limnological topics in the news and science. Very holistic view which is very nice. There will be 3 exams and a research paper. The paper is a little difficult if you can't find data to work with but Pace can provide you with data and direct you in the right direction with the paper. In class, Pace likes to have group discussions and/or problem sets to work out (so bring a calculator to class and for the exams!).

EVSC 4290 covers a lot of material, but it's definitely manageable. You don't really realize how much you've covered until the tests come around. Pace is definitely enthusiastic about limnology and throws in some applications of what we've learned in the class. The class includes a final project, which is basically an 8-10 page paper using real data and written in the scientific style. If you're interested in inland waters, you should take the class!

Pace loves limnology. There is one research paper, and you can get away without doing the readings. He assigns a lot of journal articles, so you don't have to buy the book.

Mr. Pace is very knowledgeable. The class is interesting and has a couple exams and a project/paper.