Wetland Ecology

Catalog description

Prerequisite(s): BIO 300 or BIO 302 or BIO 304. Required co-requisite, BIO 473 Wetland Ecology Field Laboratory. A study of the interaction of physical, geochemical, and biological components of wetland ecosystems. Adaptations of organisms in wetland ecosystems and community interactions are emphasized. Field and laboratory study give students experience in inquiry-based activities involving data collection and analyses used in wetland ecology. Techniques in wetland characterization and delineation are covered.