WATS 5625 - Adaptive Management of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration

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Catalog Description

This course introduces Adaptive Management and how it can be applied to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) of riverscapes. Students will engage in lectures, discussions, and readings, and will develop an adaptive management plan for the Birch Creek restoration project.

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 / online
Cross-listed As	CEWA 5625

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Schedule

Spring 2023

Class	Time	Days	Location	Dates	Instructor
Adaptive Management of LTPBR	1:30–4:15 pm	Tuesday	Online via Zoom	Apr 18, 25 2023	Nick Bouwes

This course is based on Module 6 of the self-paced materials.

Module 6 - Adaptive Management Materials (slides, videos, exercises)

Discussion Schedule

Students are expected to review materials ahead of each discussion session. The course meets twice for group discussions:

Date	Modules	Topics
4/18/2023	6A–D	Introduction & background of Adaptive Management
4/25/2023	6E–F	Adaptive Management for LTPBR and framework design for Birch Creek

Fees

Matriculated students: USU tuition for 1 credit hour (varies $721–$2716 depending on residency & level)
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Continuing Education students: $315 for 1.5 CEUs ($270 course + $45 CEU processing fee)
Registration for CEUs is closed for 2023.

Instructor

Lead Instructor

Nick Bouwes
Ecologist, Adjunct Professor, Principal at Anabranch Solutions
Office hours by appointment via Canvas

Questions? Use Canvas to message the instructor.

Instructor Affiliations

Course Resources

This course is organized into a series of modules, including:

lecture slides (PDFs)
recorded lectures (YouTube)
readings (textbook chapters or PDFs)

Assignments and assessments are managed in Canvas with rubrics posted there.

Access Spring 2023 Canvas Page

Course Textbooks

You will need access to the following:

Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes: Design Manual
Free PDF or order a print copy from Amazon or BookBaby
Pocket Field Guide
Free PDF or order a waterproof copy

Focus on chapters 3, 4, and 6 of the Design Manual.

Evaluation & Grading

Quizzes and assignments are graded according to rubrics in Canvas.

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%

Course Policies

Attendance is expected for all discussion sessions.
USU Attendance Policy
Academic integrity is required. See USU Honor System
Academic freedom protects your right to discuss, study, and learn.
Policy 403
Support for students with disabilities is available through the Disability Resource Center.