AESP 276 Ecological Restoration and Remediation will cover applied ecological restoration and remediation techniques common in the environmental planning and management fields. Restoration project planning and implementation will follow techniques developed by the International Society for Ecological Restoration (SER). Topics covered will include restoration research, project scoping and plan development, field data collection, plant propagation techniques, project implementation in the field, routine and intensive monitoring, and report preparation. Learners can expect to be in the field every day and working on data collection and synthesis during the evenings. This is an intensive 32-hour course offered in a one-week time block in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: ENVR 160 and ENVR 163 and ENVR 170 both with a minimum grade of 60%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 1 |
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| Total Hours | 32 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 32 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Design and follow an ecological restoration plan from building a theoretical concept to planning, and then to implementation and monitoring
- Work effectively and efficiently as a team
- Collect natural plant material for transplanting and understand ethical means of wild plant collection
- Work safely, observing and using all safety procedures outlined for the given project
- Demonstrate punctuality, attendance, and interest
- Communicate effectively and professionally with peers, faculty, and community members
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course will be taught in the field as a project-based learning activity with community partners.Learning Resources
Reading:
International Principles & Standards for the Practice of Ecological Restoration, 2nd Edition , 2019. Wiley
Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Available at:
https://www.ser.org/page/SERStandards
Field Equipment:
· Standard field survey gear (vest, hardhat, solid boots (steel-toed boots preferred for restoration days), raingear)
· Gloves for field work
· Safety glasses
· ipad or android device
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Caribou penning project lichen collection, Drone mission
2. 2. Ecological Monitoring / Indigenous Training TBD
3. 3. Columbia Power Company; Brilliant Dam restoration planning, planting and experimentation Plant propagation, riparian and upland restoration, live stakes
4. 4. Columbia Power Company; Brilliant Dam restoration planning, planting and experimentation Designing and implementing a restoration plot CABIN online modules
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Create a restoration proposal from a site visit of a restoration/research site | | |
| Design and implement a planting restoration plan | | |
| Critically reflect on the process of restoration and your role as a practitioner | | |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade | Description |
| AAV | ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM | COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG | CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG | NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG | PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.