Also offered as MEES 650. Plant and animal communities, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem properties of wetland systems. Laboratory emphasizes collection and analysis of field data on wetland vegetation, soil, and hydrology. Also offered as ENBE 451. Hands-on experience with techniques for assessing physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of surface waters, including steams, lakes, and wetlands.
Emphasis is placed on understanding effects of water quality on ecosystem structure and function.
Three Saturday field trips are scheduled. Ecological principles and requirements of wildlife as bases for management, and introduction to the scientific literature. Conflicts in wildlife management, government administration of wildlife resources, legislation, and history of the wildlife management profession. Two Saturday field trips are scheduled. Ecology and management of wildlife in urban areas.