SSC 470
Wetland Soils
Section: 601

Course Description

Wetland definitions, concepts, functions and regulations; chemical, physical and morphological characteristics of wetland soils. Wetland soil identification using field indicators and monitoring equipment; principles of wetland creation, restoration and mitigation. Special project required for SSC 570. Two mandatory field trips. Field trips for distance education students are not required but optional. Credit will not be given for both SSC 470 and SSC 570.

DE Program

Soil Science UG Certificate

Fall 2025

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Room Number:
[TBA]
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: SSC 200, SSC 452 recommended