NS 103 - Practical Stream Stewardship: How to Save the Planet One Trout at a Time

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Natural Science

Description:

An interdisciplinary course with laboratory designed to train students to apply the scientific method to restore a river. Through site visits and field observations, students will survey a river to discover limiting factors then plan and execute improvements. Discussions will include finding community partners, permitting and financing restorations and learning a philosophy which guides us to attainable ends. Fieldwork is suited for someone with an active lifestyle who enjoys the outdoors. This will be a hybrid course taught in Summer II. Lectures will be online; laboratories (fieldwork) will be on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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