WFS: 340
Wetland Ecology and Management
Photo: Cypress Swamp-Reelfoot Lake, TN.
Photo: Our fearless leader! Seining in West TN.
Instructor: Dr. Sammy King
Credits: 3 hours
Course Objectives:
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of wetlands ecology and management. The specific objectives are for students to gain knowledge in:
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The major biotic and abiotic factors that create and structure wetlands; |
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Identification of wetland plants and animals that are indicative of a variety of wetland types; |
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Ecology and management of wetland-dependent wildlife; |
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State, national and international issues affecting wetlands. |
Class Overview:
This class gives students hands-on experience in wetlands ecology. Trips included:
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The wetlands of Groton Plantation, SC; |
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ACE Basin NWR, SC; |
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Bear Island WMA, SC; |
| Donnelly WMA, SC; |
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Savannah NWR SC/GA; |
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The bottomland hardwoods of the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley and the Tennessee River Valley including Reelfoot Lake, TN, Hatchie River bottoms, TN, Fort Campbell, KY and surrounding areas. |
Photo: A "three hour tour" of Reel Foot cypress wetlands.
Photo: Dr. King rescues a lost boot from the man-eating mud. Groton Plantation, SC.
Photo: Seining for the NOTORIOUS amphiuma!
Photo: "The 2am herp'n crew."-The Spring Camp experience doesn't end at dark!
Photo: Nekton sampling in coastal marshes of Savannah NWR, GA.