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Wetland Environments

General

Prefix

ETS

Course Number

565

Course Level

Graduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Wetland types, definitions, and formation. Wetlands identification and delineation. Human-wetland interactions.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the three criteria for determining a jurisdictional wetland.

Outcome

Compare and contrast food webs in different parts of wetlands.

Outcome

Compare and contrast the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in wetlands.

Outcome

Differentiate among natural, restored, and created wetlands.

Outcome

Explain wetland assessment and describe the tools available for these processes.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Defining wetlands. 10% Hydric soils. 15% Wetland hydrology. 15% Wetland plants. 20% Biogeochemical cycles. 15% Food webs in wetlands. 10% Prairie pothole cycle. 5% Wetland manipulations. 10%