LAAR 533 - Environmental Resources II

3 hours.
3 Credits

The content of this course includes the study of plants from a morphologic and physiologic adaptability standpoint. The soil structure, nutrient chemistry and contaminant loading conditions within the city are explored relative to the best practices for introducing and sustaining plants in harsh urban environments. The course also builds upon the tools learned in Environmental Resources I and uses case studies to test these tools in varying urban conditions. Students study ecological needs and planting practices as well as the design benefits of plants in the urban environment. The class looks at typical urban street conditions, urban wetlands, brown-fields and city parks as areas with unique plant requirements. Baltimore offers great opportunities to also study environmental systems that bisect the city such as Herring Run watershed. The assessment of knowledge learned in this class is based on written papers, test, and special projects.

Prerequisite(s) LAAR 513, LAAR 523, LAAR 520 or permission of the instructor or Department Chair.