Fall Quarter 2008
Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) 725 (CALL NUMBER: 15568-4)

Wetland Ecology and Management

Credit hours: 5                                     Time: Tuesday, Thursdays 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Prerequisite:  rigorous course in ecology or limnology; general chemistry and biology

Course Design: Hydrology, soil, biogeochemical, biological and ecological aspects of wetlands. Emphasis on wetland and riverine ecosystems found in North America. Course includes valuation of wetlands and role of wetlands in climate change. New wetland field labs this year.

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Course Syllabus

2008 Wetland Lab Groups

• Field Laboratory Manual - Introductory Chapter

Lab No. 1: Wetland Hydrology

• Field Laboratory Manual - Lab No. 1 Hydrology
• Lab No. 1 Calculation Supplement - Hydrology Excel Spreadsheet

Lab No. 2: Wetland Water Quality and Soil

• Field Laboratory Manual - Lab No. 2 Water Quality and Soil

Lab No. 3: Wetland Vegetation

• Field Laboratory Manual - Lab No. 3 Vegetation
• Lab No. 3 Field Supplement - Vegetation History Excel Spreadsheet
• Lab No. 3 Field Supplement - Common Vegetation Guide

2007-2008
Olentangy River Wetland Research Park, Ohio State University