Course Overview
This course covers the applicable sections of the Forest Practices Code Act, with particular emphasis on Interior and Coastal Watershed Assessment Procedures. The collection and interpretation of data down a stream channel will be outlined. Other topics will include; USDA Forest Service methodology, MOELP Channel Assessment Procedures, the effects of timber harvesting on stream channel morphology and channel restoration strategies. A field trip will be arranged when and if suitable sites are available.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in EENG 8804
Credits
1.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the characteristics of the upper banks, lower banks and channel bottom of a typical stream channel.
- Summarize the stream channel inventory procedure.
- Complete the standard USDA Forest Service stream channel inventory and channel stability chart (Pfankuch, 1977).
- Compare and contrast the Forest Practices Code Channel Assessment Procedure with the USDA Forest Service Procedure.
- Identify and interpret the various mapping conventions for stream channel characteristics.
- Explain the effects of timber harvesting on stream channel morphology and stream channel stability.
- Describe the various types of stream channel restoration strategies that are available and evaluate their relative effectiveness.
- Apply the Stream Channel Assessment Procedure to select examples on natural watercourses.
- Demonstrate the use of the Coastal and Interior Watershed Assessment Procedure.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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