ENVS 4000K:Wetlands and Mitigation

3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L and ENVS 3100K
This course covers wetlands as components of natural landscapes. Students will learn to characterize the biogeochemistry, hydrology, geomorphology, and soil properties of wetlands. Students will learn how to classify wetlands by considering soil and hydrologic factors important to wetland delineation and jurisdictional determination. Finally, students will learn how to mitigate impacts on wetlands with an emphasis on wetland restoration and creation.