- Wetland Ecology

Catalog description

This course is a comprehensive study of wetland ecology, management, and policy. The main emphasis is on the biological, chemical, and physical aspects of major wetland ecosystems found in North America. The course also deals with the valuation, classification, and delineation of wetlands. A significant portion of the course focuses on local and regional wetland ecosystems: their history, ecology, and current status. Labs will be field-based explorations of the biology, chemistry, and ecology of these regional wetlands.