FWR2205 Wetland Ecology and Management

Wetlands are introduced as ecosystems at the interface between terrestrial and aquatic environments characterized by fluctuating hydrological regimes, unique hydric soils and distinctive vegetation adapted to wetland conditions. Some of the topics given special consideration under this course unit include but not limited to: classification of wetlands, wetland functions and services, hydrology and biogeochemical cycles in wetlands, wetland biota, dynamics and succession. Emphasis is put on tropical wetlands with particular focus on biodiversity enhancement and or wetland restoration. 

Learning objective(s)
By the end of the course unit, the students will be:

• Equipped with knowledge about wetland ecosystem functions and services for economic development.
• Equipped with knowledge on costs and benefits of safeguarding wetland ecosystems
• Equipped with skills to assess wetland functions 
• Equipped with knowledge about aquatic weeds and their science.

Learning outcome(s)
At the end of the course unit, the learners should be able to:

• Characterize wetlands and describe various ecosystem functions and services
• Identify and be able to suggest solutions towards the management of aquatic weeds associated with wetland ecosystems
• Evaluate the economic values of ecological goods and services provided by wetlands