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Discovering the Basics of Wetlands
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Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

In this course, learners will get familiarized with the major components of wetlands, including their formation and hydrology. They will explore the different soil types, the role of nutrient cycling, and the intrinsic connection to the resulting vegetation. The course will cover the types of plants and animals that utilize wetland habitats and their adaptations to this environment. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of wetlan

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About this Course

In this course, learners will get familiarized with the major components of wetlands, including their formation and hydrology. They will explore the different soil types, the role of nutrient cycling, and the intrinsic connection to the resulting vegetation. The course will cover the types of plants and animals that utilize wetland habitats and their adaptations to this environment. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the structure and function of wetlan

What You'll Learn

  • Major components of wetlands, including their formation and hydrology
  • Types of plants and animals that utilize wetland habitats and their adaptations to this environment
  • Structure and function of wetlands and the importance of their ecosystem services

Instructors

J

Jeffrey W. Matthews, Ph.D.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Course Info

PlatformCoursera
LevelUnknown
PacingUnknown
PriceFree

Skills

Hydrology
Water Quality
Microbiology
Biology
Water Resources
Environment
Natural Resource Management
Climate Change Adaptation
Environmental Science

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