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WATS 5621 - Course Syllabus

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Catalog Description

Students explore the science and case studies that encouraged Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes (LTPBR). Students will examine key experiments and literature, gaining an understanding of both current knowledge and knowledge gaps in LTPBR science.

TitleScience & Case Studies of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes
Semester OfferedSpring
Course NumberWATS 5621
Credits1.0 Credit hour (1.5 CEU)
LevelGraduate / Undergraduate
ScheduleHybrid face-to-face lecture
Cross-listedCEWA 5621

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Schedule

Spring 2023 - Science of LTPBR

  • Matriculated Students: SCI&CASE STUD LOWTECH RIV - 16918 - WATS 5621
  • Non-Matriculated Students: CEWA 5621
ClassTimeDayLocationDatesInstructor
LTPBR Science & Case Studies1:30–3:30 pm MSTTuesdayZoomFeb 21, 28 & Mar 14, 2023Nicolaas Bouwes

Recurring Zoom link:
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Course Outline

Outline and assignments are posted in Canvas:
Canvas Course Page

Students are expected to complete readings and view pre-recorded lectures prior to class meetings, where discussion and exercises will occur.

Meeting DateModuleTopics
2/21/20232.1Review & Introduction + Case Studies on Resilience
2/28/20232.2Case Studies supporting LTPBR: Bridge Creek & Asotin Creek
3/14/20232.3Current Science & Outstanding Knowledge Gaps

This course is based on Module 2 from the self-paced workshop materials.

→ Access Module 2 Slides, Recordings, and Exercises


Fees

  • Matriculated Students: standard USU tuition rates for 1 credit
    (typically $712–$2716 depending on level and residency)
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  • Continuing Education Students: $315 (including CEU processing)
    (Registration is closed for 2023)


Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  1. Identify the key scientific foundations for low-tech process-based restoration.
  2. Understand how confidence in LTPBR practices has been built through case studies of post-assisted log structures, beaver dam analogues, and similar approaches.
  3. Recognize where significant knowledge gaps remain.

Instructors

Lead Instructor

Instructor Affiliations


Course Resources

Course resources (slides, exercises, and videos) are provided through Canvas:

→ Canvas Course Page

Additionally, see:
Module 2 - Science Resources


Course Textbooks

Required Texts:

Key Focus Chapters: 1 and 2


Grading

GradeRange
A93–100%
A-90–92.9%
B+87–89.9%
B83–86.9%
B-80–82.9%
C+77–79.9%
C73–76.9%
C-70–72.9%
D+67–69.9%
D60–66.9%
Fbelow 60%

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