Class Time: MW 4:00-5:40pm
Room: 104 Science Building 2
Instructor: Joe Maser, Ph.D.
Office: 218B Science Building 2
Office Hours: M,T,W 9:30-11:30am and by appointment
Office Phone: 725-8042
E-mail: joseph@sbii.sb2.pdx.edu
QUESTIONS CONCERNING TAKE-HOME EXAM:
QUESTION #1 --
CONSIDER GROUNDWATER OUTFLOW TO BE MINIMAL, BECAUSE PERMEABILITY IS VERY LOW.
THE INTERCEPTION RATE IS A PERCENTAGE (eg 0.05 = 5%).
QUESTION #2 --
CHINA DITCH IS A DRAINAGE DITCH.
STATE YOUR ASSUMPTIONS CONCERNING THE PRESENCE OF WETLANDS ON THE SITE. REMEMBER, THIS IS A WETLANDS COURSE, SO THERE ARE (WERE) PROBABLY WETLANDS ON THE SITE.
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to expose the students to the science ofwetlands, as well as man's intrusion (protection and development) into wetland systems.
Course Description: This course will introduce and discuss the definition of a wetland; characteristics of wetland systems; the principles of wetland ecology; the functions of wetlands; and regulations and permitting process regarding development near and within wetlands. This course will include a series of lectures, one field trip and student presentations and discussions.
Grading: Grades will be based on the examinations and student's paper and presentation. There will be one in-class exam and one take home exam. Each student will be required to prepare one paper (approximately 10 pages in length). The subject of the paper is the student's choice, as agreed to by the instructor. In addition to the written paper, the students will be required to present their paper within a 15 minute time limit, to be followed by 5 minute
discussion. The required assignments and examinations are as follows:
Writing: Additional information regarding the format of the report is in the Environmental Studies Writing Guide.
Text and Readings:
When appropriate, supplemental readings will be listed for each topic.
Overheads used in class are available on the WWW.
Course Outline:
Date Lecture 3/31 Introduction 4/2, 4/7, Definition of a Wetland 4/9 Types of Wetlands Characteristics of a Wetland Delineation Methods 4/14, 4/16 Ecological Principles of Wetlands Nutrient Cycles Energy Flow Wetland Communities Ecological Succession 4/21 Wetland Functions and Values 4/23 Field Trip (approximately 2.5 hours, including transportation) 4/28 In-class Exam 4/30 Man's Interaction with Wetlands Historic and Present Attitudes and Use 5/5, 5/7 Wetland Regulations Federal State Local 5/12 Permitting 5/14, 5/19 Mitigation Avoidance Enhancement Creation Restoration 5/21 Monitoring Wetland Management 5/28 Take Home Exam Due 5/28, 6/2, 6/4, In-Class Presentations of Papers 6/9