Professor R. Robberecht Department of Rangeland Ecology College of Natural Resources University of Idaho

Restoration Ecology (Rnge 552, Section 40) | Internet only, fall semester 2002

Course Objectives
	Introduction to the fundamental principles and philosophy of restoration ecology
	Emphasize critical analysis of restoration approaches used in case studies
	Develop a systems approach to restoration
Student learning Objectives To achieve competence in the following areas:
	Philosophy and principles of ecological restoration
	Critical analysis and written reviews of case studies
	Develop a restoration plan with a systems approach

 

Learning materials
	Introduction to the fundamental principles and philosophy of restoration ecology
	Emphasize critical analysis of restoration approaches used in case studies
	Develop a systems approach to restoration
Student learning Objectives To achieve competence in the following areas:
	Philosophy and principles of ecological restoration
	Critical analysis and written reviews of case studies
	Develop a restoration plan with a systems approach

 

Projects & grading policy
	Introduction to the fundamental principles and philosophy of restoration ecology
	Emphasize critical analysis of restoration approaches used in case studies
	Develop a systems approach to restoration
Student learning Objectives To achieve competence in the following areas:
	Philosophy and principles of ecological restoration
	Critical analysis and written reviews of case studies
	Develop a restoration plan with a systems approach

 

Course outline & readings
	Introduction to the fundamental principles and philosophy of restoration ecology
	Emphasize critical analysis of restoration approaches used in case studies
	Develop a systems approach to restoration
Student learning Objectives To achieve competence in the following areas:
	Philosophy and principles of ecological restoration
	Critical analysis and written reviews of case studies
	Develop a restoration plan with a systems approach

 

Projects & grading policy
	Introduction to the fundamental principles and philosophy of restoration ecology
	Emphasize critical analysis of restoration approaches used in case studies
	Develop a systems approach to restoration
Student learning Objectives To achieve competence in the following areas:
	Philosophy and principles of ecological restoration
	Critical analysis and written reviews of case studies
	Develop a restoration plan with a systems approach

Course Schedule

Part I - Lectures and discussions on the history, scope, philosophy, and value of restoration Lectures and discussions on the systems approach to restoration.

Part II - Review and oral presentations of case studies by students Analyses and reviews.

Part III - Oral presentations of proposed restoration projects by students Analyses and reviews.

Grading - One-third each for class discussions, review of case study, and proposed restoration project. Your significant participation in the discussions and oral presentations are essential.

Recommended textbook (optional)
Restoration Ecology: A synthetic approach to ecological research. Jordan, W.R., III, M.E. Gilpin, and J.D. Aber. 1987. Cambridge University Press, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Additional reference books and articles are available on reserve at the University of Idaho library and in the Range Resources laboratory room 207 for short- term use.

Recommended references for background preparation
Terrestrial Plant Ecology. Second edition. Barbour, M.G., J.H. Burk, W.D. Pitts. 1987. Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.

Ecology. Ricklefs, R.E. 1990. Third edition. W.H. Freeman, New York, New York, U.S.A.

Plant Physiological Ecology. Third edition. 1995. Larcher, W. 1983. Springer- Verlag, Berlin, Germany.

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