WATS 6900 ยง2 โ Course Syllabus
This course introduces the practice of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes, covering the scope of riverscape degradation, restoration principles, and practical low-tech techniques.
Course Overview
Title | Introduction to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes |
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Course Number | WATS 6900 (to be WATS 5620 from 2022) |
Semester Offered | Spring |
Credits | 1.0 credit (1.5 CEU) |
Level | Graduate / Undergraduate |
Schedule Type | Hybrid Face-to-Face + Online |
Cross-Listed As | CEWA 5700 (to be CEWA 5620 from 2022) |
โ Back to Spring 2021 LTPBR Courses for Credit or CEU
Schedule & Registration
Spring 2021 Registration
- Matriculated Students: Register via Banner
- Non-Matriculated Students: Register via Eventbrite
Class | Time | Day | Where | Dates | Instructors |
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Intro to LTPBR | 1:30โ3:30 PM | Tuesday | Zoom | Jan 19, 26, Feb 2 | See Instructor List |
Zoom: Join Weekly Class (Meeting ID: 830 7277 4959)
Course Modules & Meetings
Pre-recorded lectures and readings should be reviewed prior to class discussions.
Date | Module | Topics |
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Jan 19 | 1.1 | Background & Scope of Degradation / Build your First BDA |
Jan 26 | 1.2 | Intro to Low-Tech Tools & Guiding Principles |
Feb 2 | 1.3 | Partnering with Beaver & Course Wrap-up |
๐ Full module content: Module 1 Resource Hub
Canvas Course Access
All assignments and lecture slides are available on Canvas:
โก๏ธ Spring 2021 Canvas WATS 6900
Course Fees
- Matriculated Students: Standard USU tuition for 1 credit
(approx. $601โ$2482 depending on residency and program level) - Continuing Education (CEU): $265.79 total via Eventbrite Registration
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the scope of riverscape degradation
- Identify a restoration vision for riverscapes
- Recognize low-tech restoration practices
- Use Riverscape Health Principles for assessing conditions
- Distinguish low-tech PBR from traditional approaches
- Explain why beaver dam activity is central to many low-tech projects
Required Texts
Free Digital Downloads:
Print copies:
Focus Chapters: 1, 2, and 7 of the Design Manual.
Instructors
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Joseph Wheaton, Associate Professor (Website)
Lead Instructor | Office hours: Wednesdays 12โ1 PM via Zoom -
Stephen N. Bennett, Ecologist (Profile)
Co-Instructor | Office hours: By appointment -
Nicolaas Bouwes, Aquatic Ecologist (Profile)
Co-Instructor | Office hours: By appointment -
Scott Shahverdian, Fluvial Geomorphologist (Profile)
Co-Instructor | Office hours: By appointment
For questions, please use Canvas messaging.
Grading
Letter Grade Scale:
Grade | Range |
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A | 93โ100% |
A- | 90โ92% |
B+ | 87โ89% |
B | 83โ86% |
B- | 80โ82% |
C+ | 77โ79% |
C | 73โ76% |
C- | 70โ72% |
D+ | 67โ69% |
D | 60โ66% |
F | <60% |
Quizzes and assignments are evaluated through Canvas with posted rubrics.
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