Course Title
Wetlands Analysis
Course Description
Wetlands are complex environments that are controlled by chemical, biological and physical interactions. The course explores the structure, function, management, and jurisdictional delineation of non-tidal freshwater wetlands. Lecture material covers the history of wetlands use/abuse, current definitions, and analysis of the common indicators of wetland function; hydrology, soils and vegetation. The laboratory consists of plant identification, techniques for hydric soil analysis, identification of wetland hydrology indicators using current methodologies for delineation of jurisdictional wetlands. Same as ECOL-380. Prerequisite: CHEM-204. 4 SH.3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory/field hours. CC:Writing Intensive.
Course Types
Science Lab (LAB), Writing Intensive (INWRT)
Semester Hours
4