Wetland Ecology and Management

Catalog description

The investigation of the various biotic and abiotic components of wetland ecosystems, with an emphasis on wetland vegetation, hydrology, and biogeochemical processes. Course content will be a mix of fundamental and applied ecology and will cover topics such as vegetation succession, hydric soil, nutrient cycling, wetland classification and delineation, restoration and management, invasive species, and wetland loss. Prereq: BIOL 343 or permission of instructor.