Course Description

Principles of ecology, elemental cycling, hydrology, policy and management of marine and freshwater wetlands.

---

Athena Title

Wetland Ecology

---

Prerequisite

Permission of department

---

Semester Course Offered

Offered spring

---

Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

---

Course Objectives

Describe wetlands and wetland processes from an ecological perspective, focusing on the functional roles of plants and animals.

---

Topical Outline

Schedule (lead instructor) Introduction, wetland geomorphology Principles of wetland hydrology Microbial ecology and biogeochemical cycles Flooding adaptations of plants and animals Plant ecology Plant ecology Animal ecology Exam 1 Ecosystem ecology Wetland restoration and creation Legal definitions and regulation Delineation, assessment, and mitigation Student Forum - see below Flood pulse concept: theory and application Consequences for wetlands of a changing global environment Exam 2 Student forum: Each student will be required to present a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation on an aspect or issue of wetlands of personal interest. Students already conducting research in wetlands are encouraged to discuss their own work. Students not working in wetlands are encouraged to discuss how their personal research or work could be applied to wetlands. Course grading: Exam 1 40% Exam 2 40% Discussion 10% Student forum 10%

---