HRT286
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Natural Areas Management
Biological & Health Sci Div
CLC - College of Lake County
Subject
HRT
Course Number
286
Division
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)