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University of Washington |
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Restoration Ecology Network (UW-REN)
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Capstone I: ENVIR/ESRM/BES/TESC 462
Autumn 2007
Time: Fridays, 1-3 pm
*classes will start promptly at 1:00 and you are expected to allow sufficient travel time to arrive on time.
Location: Douglas Classroom at UWBG/CUH directions map
Field trips: Two all-day Saturday field trips
Saturday, September 29th 8AM-4PM - Yesler Creek/UBNA/Dempsey mitigation
Saturday, Oct. 20th - 8AM-5PM Thornton Creek Watershed
Both weekend field trips will leave from the east parking lot of UWBG/CUH promptly at 8AM. Transportation will be provided in UW vehicles and/or walking.
Meetings: Two extended 3.5 hour classes for 30 minute team meetings with instructors and clients
Friday, October 19th 1230-4PM Team/client/instructor meetings
Friday, November 16th, 1230-4PM Team/instructor meetings
Class bulletin board: Please check and participate in the class bulletin board frequently to share ideas & information with class mates, ask questions of your TA, and give feedback on the course in real time.
AUTUMN 2007 CLASS SCHEDULE
DATE |
CLASS ACTIVITY |
LAB/FIELD EXERCISE |
DEADLINES/TASKS |
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| September 28 | Course mechanics Introduction to ecological restoration |
Plant identification | Fill out student questionnaire & field trip forms |
September 29 |
Field trip - Yesler Creek/UBNA/Dempsey mitigation 8AM-4PM |
Field trip form due | |
| October 5 | Presentation of 2008 Projects Team formation |
Plant identification | Collect team contact information |
October 12 |
Site assessment | Site assessment | Begin project site assessment |
October 19 |
Client/team/instructor meetings 1-4PM |
project site assessment | |
October 20 |
Field trip - Thornton Creek Watershed
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| October 26 | Restoration design Proposal development |
Site design | project site assessment |
| November 2 |
Invasive assessment & control Site preparation & logistics |
Invasive control methods & tools Site preparation methods & tools |
*Functional requirements/constraints exercise due, 5PM project site assessment |
| November 9 | Plant selection, forms, & sources Habitat features |
Plant selection Habitat feature materials & methods |
*First draft of proposal due on peer review board, 5PM |
November 16 |
Instructor/team meetings to review proposal 1-4PM |
*Client & student comments on draft proposal on PRB due Wed Nov 14, 5PM *Project site assessment due, 5PM |
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| November 23 | THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO CLASS | Work on proposal | |
| November 30 | Plant staging & installation |
Plant staging/installation methods & tools | Work on proposal |
| December 7 | Work plan development |
Practice site wrap up | *Final proposal due, 5PM Timesheets due! |
Class Readings/Resources/Meetings
Follow the links in this table for readings and resources pertainent to that day's lecture/exercise. We heartily encourage you to read and review these materials before attending class so that you can be ready to discuss these topics. You are required to read the materials highlighted in bold. Meeting times are also posted here.
Autumn Quarter Grading
have completed ALL THREE quarters of the capstone series. For autumn & winter quarters you will
receive a 'N' grade. This is a placeholder grade that means student performance is satisfactory and
the final grade is contingent on completing the course series.
(PRB), and individual participation in class and field exercises. Each team assignment will be evaluated by the instructors and TA and receive a grade reached by consensus. Individual grades will be calculated using peer evaluations as outlined on the peer evaluation form in your course packet. Thoughtful commentary on one proposal
on the PRB will earn full credit. Individual participation will be assessed based on class attendance and level of engagement in presentations and field exercises. The grade distribution is as follows:
Assignment |
Percent of grade |
Due date |
Functional requirements/ constraints exercise |
20 |
November 2nd |
Project site assessment |
20 |
November 9th |
First draft of proposal |
20 |
November 9th |
Peer review of proposal |
5 |
November 14th |
Final draft of proposal |
30 |
December 7th |
Individual participation |
5 |
All quarter |