BIOL 327 - Wetlands Ecology

(4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
Corequisite: BIOL 327L
This course is an examination of the composition, structure, function and value of wetland ecosystems in North America. The course constitutes a comparative analysis of characteristic biota and adaptations, hydrological and geochemical processes, and conservation strategies of wetlands through lecture, discussion, fieldwork and direct experimentation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate fall semesters. Additional fee required.