
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: MT 121, EN 090, and EN 099 OR minimum acceptable test scores for placement in college-level English.
(Approved for Marshall University Integrated Science credit).
This course will survey the physical, chemical, and biological factors involved in definition, formation, and the dynamics of a wetland. Different types of wetlands and their role in the global economy and ecology will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the flora and fauna of wetlands. Federal and state statutes and regulations will also be explored.