Course Info: NS-0232
| Course | NS-0232 Wetlands for Water Treatment |
| Long Title | Wetlands for Water Treatment |
| Term | 2024F |
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| Meeting Info | Cole Science Center 333 on M,W from 1:00-2:20 |
| Faculty | Christina Cianfrani |
| Capacity | 17 |
| Available | 0 |
| Waitlist | 2 |
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| Additional Info | Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time |
| Description | Wetland ecosystems are biologically important habitats and
provide many ecosystem services including flood control, water
filtration, and groundwater recharge. Constructed wetlands use
these principles to treat waste generated by humans (e.g.
stormwater, greywater, wastewater). In this course we will study
the design, hydrology, and nutrient and pollutant cycling of
natural and constructed wetlands. Students will read scholarly
literature, complete problem sets, and work collaboratively in
the field and laboratory to sample and analyze soils, vegetation,
and water from wetlands on the Hampshire College campus. During
the second half of the semester, students will design and carry
out their own research projects. This class is designed with a
commitment to accessibility and to providing access to students
of all backgrounds and abilities. Students that take Wetlands for
Water Treatment must also enroll in Wetlands for Water Treatment
LABORATORY (NS-233). Keywords:environmental science, hydrology, natural resources, ecology |