BLY 478 - Marsh Ecology

Institution:

University of South Alabama

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Marsh Ecology is the study of the floral and faunal elements of various coastal and near-coastal marsh communities and the interaction with the environment. The course will focus upon the main indicators of marsh wetlands (vegetation, soil, and hydrology), how they interact to form functional wetlands, and how these wetlands are linked to the estuaries and seas beyond. The course is structured to provide abundant hands-on field experience in methods used to study wetland structure, function, and dynamics. Attention will be given to identification of indicators for the delineation of jurisdictional wetlands accounting to current federal guidelines. Participation in overnight field trips is part of this course. Prerequisites: BLY 121, BLY 121L, BLY 122, and BLY 122L.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southalabama.edu

Phone Number:

(251) 460-6101

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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