BIOL 588 - Wetland Plant Ecology - 3 credits

Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 588L
An introduction to wetland types, wetland processes, and wetland management. Types of wetlands covered will include tidal freshwater, tidal saltwater, mangroves, interior freshwater, bogs, swamps, and riparian. Processes covered include hydrology, biogeochemistry, and biological adaptation. Wetland management topics include wetland definitions, classification, evaluation, manipulation, creation, and protection.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall