ENST450

Prerequisite: BIOM301; or permission of AGNR-Environmental Science & Technology department. Jointly offered with ENST650. Credit only grant ed for: ENST450 or MEES650. Plant and animal communities, biogeochemistry, and ecosystem properties of wetlands. Lectures are supplemented by weekend or Friday field trips (1-3 days total during the semester) and in-class labs that emphasize collection and analysis of field data on wetland vegetation, soil, and hydrology. Wading boots (at least hip length) are strongly recommended.