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WATS 5622 - Planning LTPBR

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Catalog Description

This course introduces the planning process for Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes. Students learn how to map riverscapes, assess current conditions, and estimate recovery potential to support LTPBR projects.

TitlePlanning to Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration of Riverscapes
Semester OfferedSpring
Credits1.0 Credit (1.5 CEU)
Course NumberWATS 5622
LevelGraduate / Undergraduate
ScheduleHybrid Face-to-Face
Cross-listedCEWA 5622

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Schedule

Spring 2024

ClassTimeDayDatesInstructor
Planning LTPBR1:30–4:15 pmTuesdayJan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, 2024Joe Wheaton

This course is based on Module 3 from the self-paced materials.

Access Module 3 Materials (slides, videos, exercises)


Course Outline

Course outline and assignments are in Canvas:
Canvas Course Page

Students should review recorded lectures and reading before class discussions and exercises.

DateModulesTopics
1/30/20243.1 & 3.2Intro to Planning Process; Reading Riverscapes
2/6/20243.3Planning Phase
2/13/20243.4Planning Applied to Your Own Riverscape

Fees


Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  1. Differentiate the collection and analysis phase of the NRCS Conservation Planning Process from other phases, and recognize similarities to other planning processes.
  2. Explore and read riverscapes to identify valley-bottom extents and zones of influence.
  3. Evaluate current riverscape conditions and estimate realistic recovery potential using LTPBR.
  4. Articulate realistic S-M-A-R-T restoration objectives.

Instructors

Instructor:

Co-Instructor:

Teaching Assistant:

  • Sandra Johnson
    Masters Student in MoER, Restoration Technician

Contact instructors through Canvas discussion boards or email.


Instructor Affiliations


Course Resources

Materials include:

  • Slides (PDF)
  • Recordings (YouTube)
  • Readings (manual and provided PDFs)
  • Formative and graded assignments in Canvas

Access Canvas Course Modules

Module 3 Materials (slides, videos, exercises)


Course Textbooks

Required:

Key Focus: Chapter 3 of the Design Manual


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%

Rubrics, assessment criteria, and assignment details are in Canvas.


University Policies

Utah State University policies apply to:

For full details, see the USU Student Code.