LECTURE SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS - Fall 2003
The following is a semi-detailed list of topics we will cover during the class, along with appropriate reading sections from your text, web links, and other notes. The instructor reserves the right to alter this schedule to fit class needs.
This
schedule is an evolving document, and you should check it at least weekly
for updates and changes!! You are responsible for knowing about any
updates to this schedule and its assignments each week!!!
| Week
1
(8/26-28) |
Lecture: Introduction,
Wetland Science and Wetland Management, Wetland Functions and Values, Wetland
Definitions. Wetlands
Intro Slides.
Field: Lime Hollow Nature Center, Trip to Wetland 1, Intro from LHNC Director, Rules and Regs, Vegetation 1. Malloryville-Van Engeln Wetland Complex. |
Readings: Text-pp.18-23; 25-34
Handouts: Website: New England Wetland Flora - USGS NPWR Center (I have this on disk if anyone wishes to copy it for their files) |
| Week
2
(9/2-4) |
Lecture: Wetland Terms,
Losses, World Wetlands, Major NA Wetlands, . Wetland Vegetation.
Regional Wetlands Slides. Quiz 1 on Thursday Laboratory: LHNC Wetland 2. Vegetation 2. Hydrophyte categories and status. |
Readings: Text-Chap 3 pp. 35-43, p.
36 Fig 3-1; Table 3-5, terms. Chap 4, pp. 80-104 (major locations); Regional
Wetlands
Wetlands Plant Indicator Status List: Northeastern US |
| Week
3
(9/9-11) |
Lecture: Wetland Plant Adaptations;
Wetland Classification, Inventory, Delineation and Mapping. NWI maps
and Cowardin et al. 1979.
Laboratory: LHNC Wetlands. Vegetation 3 |
Reading: Readings on plant Adaptations, pp. 209-211, 491-497 and handouts; Chap 21 (pp. 725-728, Table 21-3, Fig 21-4, 737-744, 751-754) and Handouts on Classifications, Cowardin et al. 1979, NWI maps, HGM Classifications, etc. |
| Week
4
(9/16-18) |
Lecture: NWI maps and Cowardin
et al. 1979. Wetland Regulations and NY DEC Regs and Maps. Wetlands
Protection and the Section 404 Permitting Program.
Lecture Slides - Water Regime and NYS Classes Cowardin et al. 1979. USFS Manual of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States. Quiz 2 on Thursday Laboratory: LHNC Wetlands. Vegetation 4. Intro to watertable monitoring wells and piezometry. Project Group Assignments |
Reading: Chap 21 (pp. 725-728,
Table 21-3, Fig 21-4, 737-744, 751-754) and Handouts on Classifications,
Cowardin et al. 1979, NWI maps, NYS Maps
New Vegetation Links: I. A nice index with pictures and descriptions: USDA Plants Index; 2. A good place to search for Carex spp. (sedges): Wisconsin Sedge Index. |
| Week
5
(9/23-25) |
Lecture: NYS Wetlands Protection,
Section 404 Permitting System , Wetland Delineations and Mitigation., Review
for Exam 1.
Laboratory: Group Meetings with Dr. Cirmo, Layout of Transects at Sites, Vegetation Census of Sites; Week 1 |
Reading: Text pp639-646, 754-758
NYS Wetlands Delineation Manual, Class Notes NYS Natural Heritage Program "Palustrine" Communities, |
| Week
6.
(9/30-10/2) |
Lecture: (Tues,
Sept 30)-Finish Wetland Delineation, Review
for Exam; (Thurs, October 2 - Exam
1)
Laboratory: Field Work Vegetation Census of Sites. New Year's Eve Party! 6:30PM Thursday at Dr.Cirmo's |
Assignment: "Wetlands" Article Title and Abstract due to Dr. Cirmo Tuesday, Sept. 30. |
| Week
7
(10/9 Thurs) 10/6,7; FBreak |
Lecture: Exam 1 back; Begin Hydrology
(Hydrologic Budgets, Hydroperiod
Laboratory: Begin Hydrology/Soils and Boundary Determinations, Photographs, Classification |
Article Review Paper
Instructions.
Reading: Chap 5 in Text: pp.107-126; 137-143; Handouts |
| Week
8
(10/14,16) |
Lecture: Surface and Groundwater,
Quiz
3
HydroSlides Laboratory: Well and Piezometer Installation, GPS practice, photographs, classification |
Reading: Chap 5 in Text: 126-133;
134-137; 151-153, Handouts
Assignment: Work on Journal Article Review Paper. |
| Week
9
(10/21,23) |
Lecture: Hydro Review,Piezometers
and Ground Water Wells, Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Classification; PA HGM classification,
Summary
Laboratory: Hydrology, Photographs, Classification, GPS boundaries |
Assignment:
Work on Journal Article Review Paper. |
| Week
10
(10/28,30) |
Lecture: Wetland Soils
and Biogeochemistry of Wetlands
Wetland Soils Slides Laboratory: Hydrology/Soils, Soil Pits, Photographs, Classification |
Reading: Soils 155-164
Assignment: Draft Article Summaries Due 10/30. |
| Week
11
(11/4-6) |
Tuesday, November
4 - EXAM 2
Thursday, November 6 No Class Laboratory: Finish Field Work at Wetlands |
Article Summary Talks: Begin Preparation of Oral Reports; begin talks on 11/13. |
| Week
12
(11/11,13) |
Lecture: Biogeochemistry
Continued, Completed
Biogeochemistry Slides Laboratory: Project and Lab Mapping Work; Article Review Paper meetings with Cirmo |
Reading: Chap
6 in Text:
pp. 165-170; 173-177; Fe and S. pp. 187-198, transport into wetlands |
| Week
13
(11/18,20) |
Lecture: Finish Biogeochemistry,
Quiz
4
Laboratory: Article Summary Talks: McChesney, Schepper, Ayers, Spencer, Pavlock, DiNicola; |
Reading: Chap 13 in Text: pp. 419-443,
handouts
Field Project and Mapping Work |
| Week
14
(11/25) |
Lecture: Article Summary Talks: Turnbull, Herrick, Smith, Homer, Olmstead | Assignment:
Field Project and Mapping Work |
| Week
15
(12/2,4) |
Lecture: Peatands, Fens and Bogs:
Peatlands
Slides
Laboratory: Article Summary Talks: Pezzullo, Koziol, Ertl, Christensen, Shoudy, Vetter |
Assignment:
Field Project and Mapping Work |
| Week
16
(12/9) |
Lecture: Tuesday, December
9
Field Project Presentations, Guests from Lime Hollow |
Group Project Summary Paper Due Thursday, 12/12. |
| Final Exam | Friday, December 12, 10:30-12:30, Open Book, Notes | EXAM REVIEW NOTES |