FW 5115 Restoration Ecology

	Instructors Rod A. Chimner Assistant Professor of Wetland Ecology Office #114,  SFRES Ph: 487-1464 rchimner@mtu.edu   Christopher R. Webster Assistant Professor of Quantitative Ecology Office rm. 166 Forestry Building Ph: 906-487-3618 cwebster@mtu.edu   Casey Huckins Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Office 721. Dow Environmental Science Building Ph: 906-487-2475 cjhuckin@mtu.edu   Goals In this course we will introduce and discuss the ecological foundations of the growing and maturing subject of restoration ecology.  We will study the methods, challenges, and philosophical underpinnings associated with ecological restoration.  Restoration of wetland, forest and grassland communities will be covered. Through this course we hope to provide a platform for you to expand and clarify your knowledge of ecological principles and the approaches to studying these concepts.  You should further develop your understanding of the significance of ecological theory and the application of these concepts to world issues.  Through our discussions of the material you will have the opportunity to improve oral and written communication skills.    Course Structure The Tuesday of each week of class will be a presentation of ecological, biological and scientific principles that apply to the topic of the week.  This will be followed by a group discussion on Thursday based on readings from our text.  Each student in the class will lead a discussion during the semester and we expect all students to participate in and prepare a question for each discussion.   Grading Class discussion and participation                                    50% Send in one discussion question per week                        50%
	Required Text Foundations of Restoration Ecology: The Science and Practice of Ecological Restoration. (2006). Society for Ecological Restoration International, Donald A. Falk (Editor), Margaret A. Palmer (Editor), Joy B. Zedler (Editor).

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