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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.

TitleAdaptive Management of Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes
Course NumberWATS 5625
Semester OfferedSpring
Credits1.0 Credit (1.5 CEU)
LevelsGraduate / Undergraduate
ScheduleHybrid face-to-face / online
Cross-listed AsCEWA 5625

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Schedule

Spring 2023

ClassTimeDaysLocationDatesInstructor
Adaptive Management of LTPBR1:30–4:15 pmTuesdayOnline via ZoomApr 18, 25 2023Nick 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:

DateModulesTopics
4/18/20236A–DIntroduction & background of Adaptive Management
4/25/20236E–FAdaptive 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

Questions? Use Canvas to message the instructor.


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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:

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


Evaluation & Grading

Quizzes and assignments are graded according to rubrics in Canvas.

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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