Wetland Ecology & Management

This course provides a detailed examination of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States, with an emphasis on wetlands. The definition, identification, classification, and management requirements of various wetland communities are stressed. Students identify and classify wetlands and analyze wetlands in the context of federal, state, and local regulatory processes. Students evaluate activities with adverse and beneficial effects to wetlands. Students explore concepts related to wetland management in the public, private and non-profit sectors.