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HRT286

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Natural Areas Management

Biological & Health Sci Div CLC - College of Lake County

Subject

HRT

Course Number

286

Course Title

Natural Areas Management

Course Description

This course provides an overview of natural areas restoration and management issues for the Midwest region. Major plant communities for this region such as wetland, prairie, savanna and woodland will be addressed in terms of their ecology, key identifying features, management issues and restoration techniques. Field trips will expose students to all phases of restoration work, from initial construction to high-quality natural area. Field trips also will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice of various management techniques like prescribed burning and vegetation monitoring.

Minimum Credit Hours

3

Maximum Credit Hours

3

Total Completions Allowed for Credit

1

Number Of Credits

3

PCS Code

1.1

Requirements

Prerequisite: BIO 120 AND BIO 126 or HRT 127 (all C or better)

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