BIOL 420 - Wetlands Biology

This is a study of hydric soils and, the vegetation and animals they support. This study includes bogs, marshes, swamps, river flood plains, and pocosin ecosystems. The preservation, restoration, and management of wetlands is stressed. Extensive field work in local wetlands is included. Six hours of lecture and laboratory per week.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 201
Credits: 4 hours (Fall of odd years)