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Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation 专项课程

Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation 专项课程

Master Wetland Science and Management Skills. Gain expertise in wetland identification, delineation, and conservation to manage and restore vital ecosystems.

位教师：Jeffrey W. Matthews, Ph.D.

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3 门课程系列

深入学习学科知识

中级等级

需要一些相关经验

4 周完成

在 10 小时一周

灵活的计划

自行安排学习进度

3 门课程系列

深入学习学科知识

中级等级

需要一些相关经验

4 周完成

在 10 小时一周

灵活的计划

自行安排学习进度

您将学到什么

Identify wetland characteristics including hydric soils, wetland biota, and hydrology.
Identify and delineate wetlands boundaries using field-based and technical methods.
Examine best practices for wetland conservation, restoration, and management to enhance ecosystem health.

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可分享的证书

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授课语言：英语（English）

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培养对关键概念的深入理解
通过 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 获得职业证书

专业化 - 3门课程系列

This specialization offers a comprehensive exploration of wetland science, from foundational knowledge to practical skills in wetland delineation and management. Learners will develop expertise in identifying, assessing, and conserving wetlands, with a focus on sustainable restoration practices. Industry partners will provide real-world insights and opportunities for professional application.

应用的学习项目

Learners will analyze real-world wetland conservation and management issues through detailed case studies. By connecting their learning to practical challenges, learners will enhance their critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and resolving management issues.

Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

第 1 门课程13小时

您将学到什么

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

您将获得的技能

类别：Hydrology

类别：Environmental Science

类别：Biology

类别：Water Resources

类别：Natural Resource Management

类别：Environment

类别：Water Quality

类别：Climate Change Adaptation

类别：Microbiology

Wetland Delineation Fundamentals

第 2 门课程12小时

您将学到什么

Recall the steps involved in wetland delineation and the resources available for remote identification.
Explain the importance of hydric soils and hydrophytic vegetation in wetland delineation, and describe the field indicators used in these components.
Apply your knowledge to identify and assess field indicators for hydrology, hydric soils, and vegetation in real-world wetland environments.
Develop wetland delineation reports, incorporating best practices and addressing problematic situations.

您将获得的技能

类别：Technical Documentation

类别：Environment and Resource Management

类别：Hydrology

类别：Water Resources

类别：Water Quality

类别：Laboratory Testing

类别：Geographic Information Systems

类别：Geospatial Information and Technology

类别：Natural Resource Management

类别：Environmental Science

类别：Environmental Monitoring

类别：Research Reports

Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

第 3 门课程16小时

您将学到什么

Apply ecosystem stewardship concepts and technological tools to wetland restoration and conservation.
Create a wetland restoration plan capable of restoring or replacing ecosystem services and functions.

您将获得的技能

类别：Hydrology

类别：Environmental Engineering and Restoration

类别：Environment and Resource Management

类别：Climate Change Adaptation

类别：Environmental Monitoring

类别：Natural Resource Management

类别：Water Resource Management

类别：Biology

类别：Land Management

类别：Environmental Science

类别：Water Quality

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位教师

Jeffrey W. Matthews, Ph.D.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

1 门课程790 名学生

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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常见问题

This Specialization consists of three 4-week Coursera course. Each week is approximately 2 hours of content.

No need to take the courses in a specific order!

Although completion of the Coursera Specialization alone is not credit-bearing, each course within the Specialization is a required component of a graduate-level Canvas course that can be "stacked" toward advanced credentials such as an academic (transcriptable) graduate certificate or a degree. If you decide to pursue further education, the credits you earn from this Specialization can be applied toward a formal academic program, provided that you meet all the requirements of admission to the certificate or degree. Learn more about the Wetland Science and Conservation Graduate Certificate.