RedVector RV-5521

Basics of Water Resources: Wetland Basics

Basics of Water Resources: Wetland Basics

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-5521

SME: Donna Rona

USD$89.85 InStock 2029-01-01
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This course has been discontinued.

Once perceived as worthless, wetlands are now known to be vital to water quality, erosion control, species diversity, biological productivity and even climate. Their form and function involves a complex interaction between geological setting, hydrology and climate. Their reaction to and interaction with human activity in a region will determine the future of humans in that region, since they ultimately play a role in water quality, flood control, pollution and climate control as well as providing food and recreational resources. This 3-hour interactive online course covers the fundamentals of wetlands.

Keywords: wetland, hydrology, climate, flood control, water quality, pollution, climate control, ecology, species diversity, biological productivity, environment, environmental, hydrologic cycle, chemical cycles, swamp, bog, fen, Clean Water Act, Section 404


Vector Solutions has a long history of providing industry-specific content for its customers. While this course and its content remain accurate and functional within our systems, the look and feel may not match our more modern offerings.
Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the concepts of wetlands, their formation and their natural evolution
  • Explain the environmental functions of wetlands – including their role in water quality and flood protection as well as their biological functions
  • Recognize the parameters that delineate and define a wetland
  • Describe the chemical cycles that are active in wetlands
  • Discuss the complex interaction of chemical, hydrologic, physical and biological cycles within wetlands and surrounding environments
  • Explain the relationship of wetlands to key environmental issues
  • Recite the basic vocabulary of wetlands used by scientists and legislators

This course is a part of a series of RedVector courses in Basics of Water Resources that includes:

Basics of Water Resources: Groundwater Hydrology (1 hour) 
Basics of Water Resources: Sources of Groundwater Contamination (2 hours) 
Basics of Water Resources: Wetland Basics (3 hours)

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Donna Rona
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A coastal engineer with over 36 years experience in coastal, marine and environmental engineering, Dr. Rona is a licensed Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering. Combining a strong background in physics and earth sciences with extensive field experience in engineering, she has enjoyed a diverse career as a practicing engineer and consultant. Earning a BS in Ocean Engineering from Florida Atlantic University and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Miami, she has also continued to participate in engineering and science education as both adjunct faculty and guest lecturer at several universities, later branching out to earn a certificate in Online Teaching from the University of California.
 
Dr. Rona is an experienced teacher and communicator. Author of professional journal papers, trade magazine articles and the book Environmental Permits (published by Van Nostrand Reinhold), she has served as editor of technical journals, taught graduate courses in engineering, and has served as a business communications consultant. She has authored over 40 technical courses currently offered online.  Working with legislators, technical experts, and businesses, she has also developed skills and expertise in negotiation and arbitration.

Dr. Rona, an advocate of lifelong education, has also earned multiple advanced degrees in integrative medicine, including the Doctor of Naturopathy degree.

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