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Master
Course Outline
NR 239
Watershed Processes and Restoration
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 50
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:50
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Description
Explores the physical and biological components of streams and watersheds. Topics discussed focus on watershed characteristics and the potential impacts of such on stream characterization and the living components associated with habitats. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Develop an understandin gof watershed characterization, function and terminology.
Explain the components and subsequent relationships that exist between characteristics of watersheds.
Identify, characterize and inventory aquatic habitat and associated biota.
Identification of limiting factors and restoration strategies for rectifying deficiencies.
Explain the role of watershed assessment data in resource management decision making.
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Course Topics
Physical, large-scale features of watersheds
Upland features of watershed ecosystems
Riparian areas
Aquatic areas
Assessing habitat conditions
Biological components of watershed ecosystems
Developing restoration and resource protection plans
Monitoring techniques
Interpersonal skills
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Syllabi
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Instructor |
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| NR 239 |
Winter 2013 |
1332 |
Melissa Holecek |
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Two Year Projected Schedule
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Year
Two** |
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Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
Mini |
Fall |
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Summer |
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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