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3.00 Credits
Biogeochemistry of soil-water interactions. Soil composition, the exchange and sorption of elements, trace element behavior, redox reactions, and control of these factors on availability and loss. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212 and CHM 124 and 126 or permission of instructor. In alternate years. Next offered fall 2009.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to fundamentals of airborne and space-borne remote sensing. Emphasis on remote sensing applications in terrestrial environmental and natural resources studies. (Lec. 2, Lab. 2)
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4.00 Credits
Formation, development, and distinguishing features of inland and coastal wetlands. Topics include classification, geology, hydrology, soils, plant ecology, vegetation dynamics. Primary emphasis on wetlands of the glaciated Northeast. Capstone. (Lec. 2, Lab. 4) Pre: BIO 262, GEO 103, and concurrent enrollment in NRS 425 or 525.
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4.00 Credits
Survey of wetland values, exploitation, current status, and legal protection. Emphasis on critical issues including wetland evaluation, impact assessment, mitigation procedures. Field trips provide examples of wetland use conflicts. Capstone. (Lec. 2, Lab. 4) Pre: 423 or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Independent field study of a diverse freshwater wetland ecosystem, with emphasis on aerial photo-interpretation, wetland classification, and in-depth examination of glacial geology, hydrology, plant ecology, and soils. (Practicum) Capstone. Pre: concurrent enrollment in 423. Not for graduate credit.
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3.00 Credits
Occurrence, metabolism, and ecology of soil microorganisms, with emphasis on nutrient cycling, soil pathogens, transformation of organic and inorganic pollutants, and soil biotechnology. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Processes affecting the flows of energy, water, mass, and nutrients in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, with emphasis on linkages between ecosystems and management implications. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212 and BIO 262 and CHM 101 or 103 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Overview of the major invasive alien species issues in the research, management and policy arenas. (Lec. 3) Pre: BIO 262 or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.
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3.00 Credits
Application of soil survey interpretation as a tool in soil and water conservation and land use planning. Implications of soil properties and problems for land use considered with emphasis on urbanizing situations. Capstone. (Lec. 3) Pre: 212 or permission of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Independent field and laboratory study of soil and water topics related to land use issues. (Practicum) Capstone. Pre: concurrent enrollment in 450.
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