Associated Term:
Fall 2016
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Complete a riparian survey protocol within defined quality standards
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2. Infer important processes acting at a particular riparian site based on site observations including erosion, stream flow, habitat types and species present.
3. Classify native and invasive species, stream types, soil types, habitat types, and potential disturbance or pollution sources in a riparian environment.
4. Implement basic field standards for the WST program, including use of skills, tools and interpretation of measurements in the performance of a riparian. assessment protocol.
5. Summarize best management practices commonly used to create or preserve healthy watersheds which may be appropriate at a given site.
6. Communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and the general public about watersheds and watershed practices
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7. Effectively utilize appropriate supplementary resources and research for survey completion and compilation.
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