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2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WLE 413 - Wetland Delineation and Mapping


Focuses on delineating and mapping wetlands using procedures accepted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Maine. Students will learn to identify wetland boundaries using the 3-parameter approach; soils, vegetation and hydrology, currently required by federal and state laws regulating wetlands. Lec 3, Lab 3.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Applications of Scientific Knowledge Requirement.

Prerequisites: BIO 319 or FES 407 or SMS 300 or SMS 352 or WLE 200 and PSE 140 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Fall, Odd Years

Credits: 4