EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - COURSE SYLLABUS – HORT 250
COURSE INFORMATION
Spring Quarter 2015
HORT 250 - Restoration Ecology, 4 Credits
Time: Fridays, 8:00-11:50am
Location: FIR 107
Course Description: Introduction to the principals, philosophy and practice of restoration ecology
through the lens of several key restoration issues in the Puget Sound region.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Instructor:
E-mail:
Natalie Schmidt
schmidt.natalie@gmail.com
COURSE MATERIALS
Required reading assignments will be posted weekly on the course Canvas site
Students will need to visit Canvas online at the following address:
https://edcc.instructure.com/courses/1128080
Computer Resources:
Computers are available in a wide variety of locations across campus. The campus also has a wireless
network available for students. See www.edcc.edu/acs/facilities.html for a complete list of locations and
resources, and see START at www.edcc.edu/eLearning for student technical assistance.
LEARNING OBJETIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Distinguish the role of ER relative to other forms of land management.
2. Understand the ecological foundations of restoration.
3. Recognize the importance of social values and processes in ER.
4. Describe the principal restoration issues affecting ecosystem quality, social regulation, and
economic development in the Puget Sound.
5. Critically evaluate restoration goals and practices based on material presented in class and visits
to restoration field sites.
COURSE MODE
This class is supplemented with an eLearning CANVAS class website. Students can access those
resources at: https://edcc.instructure.com/courses/1128080. For more information about eLearning
classes, visit www.edcc.edu/eLearning.
ASSIGNMENTS and GRADING
Assessment Criteria
Readings and class discussion
Midterm
Field trip journal
Final Presentation – Restoration Case Study
Percent of final grade
25
25
25
25
Assignment and grading policies:
 No late assignments accepted unless prearranged with instructor
 Ask for explanation/guidance well in advance of assignment due date
You will be assessed according to your ability and effort in meeting the requirements of the class and
successfully completing the assignments. The highest assessment will be awarded to those students who
complete their assignments and exams with the greatest degree of thoroughness, accuracy, and
comprehension.
Attendance Policy:
Contact instructor ahead of time to arrange for makeup or notify instructor by e-mail immediately after
for makeup work. You will lose points for missed class discussions and incomplete assignments.
Scholastic Honesty:
The Horticulture Department values student honesty and integrity. Consequently, questionable situations
are taken very seriously. Any action will be dealt with under the "Student Rights and Responsibilities" in
the Student Discipline Policy and will be referred immediately to the Dean of Students.
Please see the Student Rights, Freedoms and Responsibilities in the Edmonds CC online academic
catalog: http://catalog.edcc.edu/content.php?catoid=23&navoid=6810. This document includes
Guidelines for Student Conduct and information on disciplinary procedures.
STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY*
Edmonds CC students shall demonstrate Academic Integrity. I am expected to report all violations of
Academic Integrity (cheating and plagiarism) to the College. The College's database of such incidents
will be monitored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. Data will be maintained for
three years. Evidence of repeat incidents will result in additional action by the Office of the Vice
President for Student Services as governed by the Student Code of Conduct. In this class, cheating and
plagiarism will result in an assignment or grade penalty ranging from 10 to 50 points. A second incident
in this class will result in an assignment or grade penalty ranging from 20 to 50 points.
FINAL EXAM AND LAST MEETING OF CLASS
To be announced.
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities at
MLT 159, 425.640.1320 or ssdmail@edcc.edu.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Useful Student Resources:www.edcc.edu/students
Academic Calendar:www.edcc.edu/calendar/academic.html
Advising:www.edcc.edu/advising
Center for Student Engagement and Leadership:www.edcc.edu/csel
College Policies and Procedures:http://catalog.edcc.edu
Counseling and Resource Center:www.edcc.edu/counseling
Diversity Student Center:www.edcc.edu/dsc
eLearning Information:www.edcc.edu/elearning
Enrollment Services:www.edcc.edu/es
Library, including online resources:www.edcc.edu/library
Services for Students with Disabilities:www.edcc.edu/ssd
Student Printing Information:www.edcc.edu/acs/printing
Student Support Resources:www.edcc.edu/support
TRIO:www.edcc.edu/trio
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
The Triton Alert System information is here: www.edcc.edu/alert/triton. This System will be used to send
notifications regarding campus closures, emergency situations, or evacuation orders in the event of an
emergency or inclement weather. Edmonds CC students and employees are automatically enrolled to
receive Triton Alerts through their college email addresses. Sign up to receive text and voice messages on
your mobile or home phones and/or additional email notifications to personal email addresses.
Include your plan for communication in the event of inclement weather or similar event.
Important Dates
The last day to withdraw, final exam day, and registration openings for the coming quarters are listed on
the Edmonds CC Academic Calendar: www.edcc.edu/calendar/academic.html