EENV 380 - Wetlands Analysis

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Susquehanna University

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Description:

Wetlands are complex environments that are controlled by chemical, biological and physical interactions. The course explores the structure, function, management, and jurisdictional delineation of non-tidal freshwater wetlands. Lecture material covers the history of wetlands use/abuse, current definitions, and analysis of the common indicators of wetland function; hydrology, soils and vegetation. The laboratory consists of plant identification, techniques for hydric soil analysis, identification of wetland hydrology indicators using current methodologies for delineation of jurisdictional wetlands. Same as ECOL:380. Prerequisites: CHEM:101-102. 4 SH. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory/field hours.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.susqu.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 374-0101

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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