NRES 418 A - Wetland Ecology & Management
Campus: Urbana-Champaign
Description:
Wetlands are important ecosystems that support high biodiversity and provide numerous benefits to society. This course provides a comprehensive examination of wetland science, management, and governance. Lectures, readings and class discussions will focus on the structure and processes of wetland ecosystems, wetland biota, wetland conservation and management, and U.S. and international wetland policies. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of wetland science to policy and restoration. Offered in alternate years. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: NRES 201 and NRES 219, or consent of instructor.
Special Instructions:
There will be 4 in-person class periods (-field- trips). Students have the option of completing the activities on their own.
Option 1
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Graduate
Credit: 0
Term(s): Fall
Option 2
Number of Required Visit(s): 0Course Level: Graduate
Credit: 3
Term(s): Fall
