CNSCI 4200 - Wetlands:Ecology,Hydrology,Restoration

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Lesley University

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Description:

3 credits This course examines the vital role of wetlands in the hydrology and ecology of global landscapes. The function of inland and coastal marshes, swamps and bogs, and their role in water and nutrient cycles, will be examined. Students will also survey the biodiversity of wetlands habitats, from microbes to vertebrates. The biological links between wetlands and human activities, such as agriculture, coastal development, and fisheries will be considered, as well as the legal framework for the protection and restoration of endangered wetlands. Prerequisites: One year of an introductory science (geology, chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, or economics); and two semesters of upperlevel (elective) science courses. Offered fall semester, annually.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lesley.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 868-9600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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