GEOG 470. Wetlands.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Geography (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An examination of the structure, function and utility of wetlands. Topics include the fluxes of energy and water, wetland biogeochemistry, plant ecology in freshwater and coastal wetlands and wetlands use, conservation and restoration. Field trip(s) are envisaged to illustrate issues covered in class.
- Fall
- 3 hours
- Restriction: Permission of instructor.
- Note: A fee of $178.55 is charged to all students registered in GEOG 470. The fee will be used to support the cost of transportation (van rental, parking, and gas) additional cost for accommodations and food will be the students responsibility. The trip is required and will give students an opportunity to conduct field study in at least 3 different types of wetlands.