PLHRT 4400

PLHRT 4400

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

This course draws on concepts from ecology, hydrology, soil science, field biology, and conservation biology and applies these in both principle and practice to the rapidly evolving field of restoration ecology. Through lectures, reading, and discussion, site visits to reference and active restoration sites, and real-world class projects, students learn and practice skills needed to develop and implement restoration projects and plans for a variety of situations.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Recommended prerequisite: BIOEE 1610 or NTRES 2100 or PLSCS 2600.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-CEL, CU-SBY)

Comments Students who do not meet recommended prerequisite should contact instructor.

Outcomes
  • Articulate the major concepts, issues and approaches taken by ecologists to restore landscapes.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams to solve problems.
  • Demonstrate competency in various field and lab techniques used by ecologists.
  • Apply principles, process, and new information into restoration planning.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3285 PLHRT 4400   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    No remote access for this course, as the department has deemed it impossible for students to satisfactorily meet learning goals if enrolled remotely.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  •  3286 PLHRT 4400   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.