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May 16, 2024
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GEOG 453 - Riparian and Wetlands Analysis Description: Physical, human, and resource geography of wetland environments. Emphasis on physical processes, resource issues, and environmental evaluation and management of wetland environments.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 107 or BIOL 360 or GEOL 101 or GEOL 107 or GEOL 108 or ENST 201.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of various related hydrologic, soil, and vegetation processes and factors, and the resulting wetland types and characteristics.
- Identify the diversity and spatial distribution of Earth’s wetland types on exams and exercise maps based on various definitions in the literature.
- Differentiate and analyze various fundamental wetland resource issues and conflicts, including the physical processes that generate a particular wetland phenomenon, as well as related socio-economic problems/issues.
- Demonstrate the use of various tools and techniques used in riparian and wetland analysis.
- Examine and summarize riparian and wetland management practices and policies related to various coastal resource issue case studies in the United States and Washington State.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date: 1/9/20
Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations: Spring Locations: Ellensburg
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