Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

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位教师：Jeffrey W. Matthews, Ph.D.

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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

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6 项作业

授课语言：英语（English）

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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 wetlands, as well as the importance of the resulting ecosystem services.

This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the graduate-level certificate, "Wetland Science and Conservation" that can be stacked toward an online master's degree in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.

In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. Then dive into the second part of this module to explore the fascinating world of wetlands from wetland types to formation and hydrology. People have recognized wetlands for a long time, but it’s only more recently that we’ve started to call all these places wetlands.

涵盖的内容

10个视频7篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题1个插件

10个视频总计54分钟

Meet Your Instructor | Dr. Anna Ball 1分钟
Module 1 | Overview 2分钟
What are Wetlands? 6分钟
Where Wetlands Occur 4分钟
Major Wetland Types 9分钟
Wetland Formation 11分钟
Hydroperiods 5分钟
Water Budgets 8分钟
Surface Water & Groundwater Interactions 7分钟
Module 1 | Wrap-up 1分钟

7篇阅读材料总计80分钟

Course Guide 5分钟
Updating Your Profile 10分钟
Course Glossary 10分钟
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service | Wetlands Mapper 10分钟
EPA | Classification and Types of Wetlands 15分钟
10 Reasons Why the Geomorphology of Wetlands is Important 20分钟
Additional Resources 10分钟

2个作业总计40分钟

Module 1 | Knowledge Check 30分钟
Orientation Quiz 10分钟

1个讨论话题总计10分钟

Getting to Know Your Classmates 10分钟

1个插件总计5分钟

Supplemental Video | Understanding Wetland Hydrology by Ducks Unlimited Canada 5分钟

You will explore the foundation of wetlands and their soils in this module. The characteristics of wetlands hydric soils contribute to the unique plant and animal life found in wetland ecosystems. Explore how nutrients and energy cycling occurs in wetlands and tackle global conservation issues.

涵盖的内容

11个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业

11个视频总计53分钟

Module 2 | Overview 1分钟
Importance & Makeup of Hydric Organic Soils 6分钟
Soil Color & Wetland Delineation 3分钟
Peat Bogs & Paludification 7分钟
Wetland Landscapes & Nutrient Cycling 5分钟
Redox Reactions in Wetlands 6分钟
The Role of Nitrogen in Wetlands 5分钟
The Role of Phosphorus & Sequestering Nutrients in Wetlands 5分钟
Sulfur & Methane in Wetlands 5分钟
Soil Fertility in Wetlands 9分钟
Module 2 | Wrap-up 2分钟

3篇阅读材料总计70分钟

Course Glossary 10分钟
Wetland and Hydric Soils 30分钟
Nutrients in Wetlands: Implications to Water Quality under Changing Climatic Conditions 30分钟

1个作业总计30分钟

Module 2 | Knowledge Check 30分钟

Wetlands are home to a unique and diverse range of organisms that have adapted to the difficulties of moisture, acidity, low oxygen, and fluctuating temperatures found in these ecosystems. You will explore the intricacies of wetland organisms and how they have adapted to thrive in a tough ecosystem.

涵盖的内容

9个视频5篇阅读材料1个作业

9个视频总计41分钟

Module 3 | Overview 2分钟
Positive Feedback 5分钟
Wetland Animals as Ecosystem Engineers 4分钟
Wetland Plants as Ecosystem Engineers 3分钟
Stressors: Lack of Oxygen 9分钟
Adaptations to Anoxia 10分钟
Adaptations to Hypoxia 3分钟
Adaptations to Salinity 4分钟
Module 3 | Wrap-up 2分钟

5篇阅读材料总计55分钟

Course Glossary 10分钟
Amphibians and Reptiles 10分钟
Mammals 10分钟
Birds 10分钟
11 Surprising Wetland Plant Adaptations 15分钟

1个作业总计30分钟

Module 3 | Knowledge Check 30分钟

Wetland structure is largely impacted by hydrology. This impacts the species present in a particular wetland and the overall structure of the wetland. You will examine the role of hydrology and it's impact on the ecosystem services and functions a wetland may provide. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!