WATS 5623 - Syllabus
Catalog Description
This course introduces the design of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) for riverscapes. Students will design their own LTPBR projects at a site of their choosing.
| Title | Design of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes |
|---|---|
| Course Number | WATS 5623 |
| Semester Offered | Spring |
| Credits | 1.0 Credit (1.5 CEU) |
| Level | Graduate / Undergraduate |
| Schedule | Hybrid Face-to-Face |
| Cross-listed As | CEWA 5623 |
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Schedule
Spring 2024 - Design LTPBR
- Matriculated Students: WATS 5623
- Non-matriculated/Professional: CEWA 5623
| Class | Time | Day | Dates | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design of LTPBR | 1:30–4:15 pm | Tuesdays | Mar 19, 26 & Apr 2, 2024 | Joe Wheaton |
Class assignments, recordings, and readings will be posted in Canvas.
Spring 2024 Canvas Course Page
Meeting Topics
| Date | Module | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2024 | 4.1 | Intro to Design Process, Leading Design with Recovery Potential |
| 3/26/2024 | 4.2 | Design Standards of Practice @ Complex-Scale, Learning How to Design @ Structure-Scale |
| 4/2/2024 | 4.3 | Field Design Documentation, Designing at Your Own Riverscape |
Students are expected to conduct their own field trip to a riverscape of their choosing and complete a field design assignment.
This course is based on Module 4 of the self-paced materials.
Access Module 4 Materials (slides, videos, exercises)
Fees
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Matriculated Students: Current USU tuition rates, no extra course fee.
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Continuing Education Students: $315 (includes $270 course fee + $45 CEU processing)
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
- Develop familiarity with the core components of LTPBR design.
- Understand the difference between engineering-based design and LTPBR design.
- Create a complete low-tech PBR field design for an impaired riverscape.
- Use a zone of influence to communicate design hypotheses about structural forcing.
- Assess the expected uplift of a design phase and estimate a restoration timeline.
Instructors
Lead Instructor
- Joe Wheaton
Professor of Riverscapes
USU Faculty Page
Principal at Anabranch Solutions
Office Hours: Tuesdays 11:00–12:00 MT (NR360 or Zoom)
Co-Instructor
- Stephen N. Bennett
Ecologist, Adjunct Professor
Principal at Anabranch Solutions
Office Hours: by appointment
Teaching Assistant
- Sandra Johnson
Masters Student, MoER
Restoration Technician
Contact instructors via Canvas discussion boards or direct messaging.
Instructor Affiliations
Course Resources
Course modules include slides, recordings, and readings. Assignments and grading rubrics are posted in Canvas.
Course Textbooks
Required:
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Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes: Design Manual
Free PDF or purchase on Amazon / BookBaby
Key Chapters: 4 and 5
Course Policies
Evaluation
- Points awarded for quizzes and assignments in Canvas.
- Rubrics provided in Canvas.
Grade Scale
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 93–100% |
| A- | 90–92.9% |
| B+ | 87–89.9% |
| B | 83–86.9% |
| B- | 80–82.9% |
| C+ | 77–79.9% |
| C | 73–76.9% |
| C- | 70–72.9% |
| D+ | 67–69.9% |
| D | 60–66.9% |
| F | below 60% |
Attendance
See USU attendance policy. Attendance and active participation is expected.
Student Resources
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