WATS 5625 - Adaptive Management of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes
Catalog Description
This course introduces adaptive management and how it can be applied to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes projects. Students will engage in lectures, readings, and discussions, and will develop an adaptive management plan for the Birch Creek restoration project.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Adaptive Management of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes |
| Course Number | WATS 5625 |
| Semester Offered | Spring |
| Credits | 1.0 Credit (1.5 CEU) |
| Levels | Graduate / Undergraduate |
| Schedule | Hybrid Face-to-Face Lecture |
| Cross-listed | CEWA 5625 |
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Schedule
Spring 2024
- Matriculated Students: WATS 5625
- Non-Matriculated Students: CEWA 5625 (Register Here)
| Class | Time | Day | Location | Dates | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Management of LTPBR | 1:30–4:15 pm | Tuesday | Online via Zoom | Apr 16 & Apr 23, 2024 | Nick Bouwes |
This course is based on Module 6 of the self-paced materials.
Access Module 6 Materials (slides, videos, exercises)
Course Schedule
| Date | Modules | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2024 | Module 6A–D | Introduction & Background of Adaptive Management |
| 4/23/2024 | Module 6E & F | Adaptive Management for LTPBR and Framework Planning |
Further dates and assignments are posted on Canvas.
Fees
- Matriculated Students: current USU tuition for 1 credit (see Banner)
- Continuing Education Students: $315 (includes $270 course fee + $45 CEU processing fee)
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand how adaptive management can increase our ability to learn and meet restoration goals.
- Apply adaptive management to low-tech process-based restoration projects.
- Develop an adaptive management plan for Birch Creek, articulating objectives, responses, monitoring, maintenance triggers, and subsequent phases.
Instructors
Lead Instructor
- Nick Bouwes
Ecologist, Adjunct Professor, Principal at Anabranch Solutions
Office Hours: by appointment
Teaching Assistant
- Sandra Johnson
Masters Student, Restoration Technician
Please communicate through Canvas.
Instructor Affiliations
Course Resources
The course is organized around modules with slides, video lectures, and readings. Assignments and grades are managed in Canvas.
Module 6 - Adaptive Management Materials
Course Textbooks
Mandatory Texts
- Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes: Design Manual (Free PDF or purchase on Amazon or BookBaby)
- Pocket Field Guide (Free PDF or purchase waterproof copy)
Focus Chapters: 3, 4, and 6
Evaluation and Grading
Points are awarded for quizzes and graded assignments as defined in Canvas. Rubrics are provided.
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 93–100% |
| A- | 90–92% |
| B+ | 87–89% |
| B | 83–86% |
| B- | 80–82% |
| C+ | 77–79% |
| C | 73–76% |
| C- | 70–72% |
| D+ | 67–69% |
| D | 60–66% |
| F | below 60% |
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