GC 362 - Wetlands

Offered Fall: No Offered Winter: No Offered Summer: No Offered Other: Contact department for information.

4 Credits
Hours (Lecture - Discussion - Lab): 3-0-2
Prerequisites: GC 100 or GC 101 or BI 210.

This course focuses on wetland ecosystems, and it is designed to give students an applied understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of wetlands. Students will examine i) the global variation of wetland types, ii) their soil, hydrological and vegetation characteristics, iii) their management, iv) restoration and regulation, and v) techniques to measure and analyze wetland properties. They will be able to differentiate among wetland types, identify and assess wetland soil hydric indicators, analyze biogeochemical properties, perform wetland vegetation assessment techniques, interpret management and restoration practices, and examine societal implications.

Notes: Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.