MS4341

This course is designed to acquaint students with concepts and practices of using basic ecological principles to develop ecologically sound and sustainable methods for remediating the environmental impact of nutrients, sewage, wastewater, stormwater, and habitat degradation. The course has two major themes: ecological design and ecological restoration. Within these themes, we will discuss such topics as 'eco- machines,' organic gardening, composting, composting toilets, organic architecture, blue roofs, green roofs, bioswales, infiltration landscapes, pervious pavement, etc. The course has a strong practical component. Students will conduct and present their own projects in ecological design and ecological restoration.

Books/Materials >$50, MSSEP Elective