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2016-2017 University Catalog 
  
2016-2017 University Catalog

EVPP 355 - Ecological Engineering and Ecosystem Restoration

Credits: 4
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Environmental Science and Policy  


Provides definition, classification, and practice of ecological engineering and ecosystem restoration. Describes general system ecology, ecosystem restoration (i.e., wetland and river systems ), and the use of natural processes to provide ecosystem services to society. Provides students with a systems-oriented perspective on designing and managing ecosystems. Students will study principles in designing field ecological studies, ecological models, ecological engineering, and explore practices in sustainable ecological design by carrying out a hands-on experimental design project with the field wetland mesocosm on the Mason campus. One field trip is required part of the course.

Designated a Green Leaf Course .

Equivalent to BIOL 355

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 and EVPP 301 or BIOL 308 ;or permission of instructor.
Schedule Type: LAB,
LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 3