CON-235 Wetland Science and Practice
A survey and in-depth investigation of wetland terms and types, characteristic features and processes, and delineation, management and restoration practices. The course examines wetland hydrology and biogeochemical processes as well biotic adaptations to wetland environments. An emphasis is placed on achieving competency in recognizing the hydrophytic vegetation and hydric soil indicators commonly encountered in the non-tidal, freshwater wetlands of northeastern United States. The culmination of the course is an experiential project that applies this field-based knowledge with GIS resources to delineate a wetland on a local site according to current government standards.