GEOS 2855 - WETLAND SCIENCE

This course will discuss wetland indicators including plants, soils and wetland hydrology in the soil or on the surface of wetlands. The course will help an individual interested in wetland delineation, along with teaching the importance and protection of wetland environments. Topics include wetland classification and delineation, origin and development of wetlands, biotic adaptions to the wetland environment, wetland chemistry and microbial communities, and wetland restoration. The course will include lecture, labs, applied activities and field trips.

Credits: 3cr