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Ecological Restoration of Wetland and Riparian Systems
(RLEM 420 and ESSM 631)
Students in rangeland and other natural resources disciplines will relate an understanding of wetland and riparian ecology to evaluate stream and wetland health and to make informed management decisions that impact water resources. This course, developed by Dr. Moore, focuses on how wetland and riparian areas link terrestrial and aquatic systems and function hydrologically and ecologically within watersheds. In the classroom and during three field trips to restoration sites, students learn integrated approaches for restoration of degraded wetland and riparian systems that improve water resources. This course is required for students in the Ecological Restoration degree program. It is also taught at the graduate level.
Advanced Restoration Ecology: Current Concepts and Emerging Issues (RLEM 430)
This course, developed by Dr. Moore and Dr. Rogers, has been certified as a writing-intensive (W) course. Ecological Restoration is a relatively new, dynamic discipline that relies heavily on fundamentals of ecology; therefore, students in natural resources disciplines will practice translating and communicating key ecological concepts to advanced case studies in Ecological Restoration; such practice shall enhance these skills for professional applications.
Introduction to Ecological Restoration
(RLEM 103)
This course, formerly taught by Dr. Whisenant, serves as the first course taken in the major.
Dr. Moore, with assistance from several expert guests, exposes students to a wide variety of restoration case studies. The goal of this course is to demonstrate how ecological restoration can be applied to solve the world’s greatest challenges. This course is offered in fall and spring semesters.
Southeastern Wetland Ecosystems Field Trip
(RLEM 689 and MARB 689)
This field trip course, developed by Dr. Moore and co-taught by Dr. Armitage provides graduate students with hands-on field experience in wetlands spanning five states. Students will visit tidal and interior wetland ecosystems, including estuaries, sloughs, bogs, swamps, and springs along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts. The course provides an overview of physical, chemical, and biological contrasts between habitats. It is also cross-listed for graduate credit in the Marine Biology program in Galveston. Goals are to teach on a two-year rotation.
