EXCPE 4264 - Land Reclamation Fundamentals
Course Description
Learn more about the multi-disciplinary topic of land reclamation. The course will cover regulations governing land reclamation, soil conservation, handling and storage, site preparation, plant community ecology, vegetation selection and planting, monitoring, and determinants of success within reclamation. Case studies and course work will be used to explore real-world application and project management in a land reclamation context.Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at individuals transitioning into the environmental field, as well as mid-level professionals in sectors involving environmental aspects, this course will also be of value to agrologists, biologists, engineers, industrial managers, foresters, technologists, and others who wish to update their skills and knowledge in this area.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to: Identify natural disturbances, appropriate soil testing, soil handling and storage requirements, plant communities, and weeds; Describe different types of land use and proper site preparation techniques; Determine appropriate regulations and guidelines governing your site, appropriate reclamation monitoring plans and metrics of success, potential for erosion, and amendment requirements; Utilize plant information for seed selection and planting.
Notes
This class has online synchronous lectures. Students will require a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset). Lecture-based course with group work and case study review.Recognized by the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) as a senior agrology course related to entrance into the profession and to augment core knowledge requirements related to a practice area. This course may be recognized as educational or continuing professional development credits by ECO Canada, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), the Association of Alberta Forest Management Professionals (AAFMP), and the Association of Science & Engineering Technology Professionals Of Alberta (ASET).
While there are no prerequisites for this course, basic knowledge of soils and vegetation is recommended for student success.
A basic calculator will be required in class for some of the modules. Post-course work may be required.