SOIL 430 - Wetland Science

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring, Summer

An introduction to the conservation and management of wetland environments. Emphasis will be placed on the role of wetlands in maintaining water quality and strategies for multiple use management of wetland resources. Students will become familiar with basic and applied concepts in hydrology, soils and vegetation of both constructed and natural wetlands. It is the assumption of the instructor that a student has a basic understanding of biological chemistry, for example the processes of photosynthesis and respiration.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 or CHEM 121, BIOL 120 or BIOL 140, MATH 140, or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted With: SOIL 630