Spring 2027

Wetlands Ecology

Wetlands Ecology covers types, origins, structure, physical/biological values, dynamics, and protection, management, and restoration of wetlands.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 David Bart3.4/5

Summary

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Past student reviews · David Bart

Students reported insufficient weekly time to complete textbook readings, watch pre-class lectures, and handle numerous end-of-semester assignments.

What you’ll be able to do

  • Explain what a wetland is and describe the attributes (physical and biological) currently used to classify wetlands.

  • Explain why which attributes are included in a definition matters with regard to wetland conservation

  • Describe the global distribution of wetlands and explain how the geomorphological features of the earth, its orbit, as well as the properties of its atmosphere contribute to this distribution.

  • Identify and describe the physical characteristics and dynamics of water, how these influence biogeochemical cycles and how they all influence the morphology, physiology, and behavior of wetland organisms.

  • Describe the hydrology and soils, and the characteristic plants and animals of the major Wisconsin wetland types and their geographical locations.

  • Apply the contemporary theories, concepts, and understanding of wetland ecology to their own research projects, and/or to evaluating and suggesting solutions to a contemporary issue regarding the preservation, restoration, or management of wetlands.

Source: UW Guide 1 UW Guide 2

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Prerequisites

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(ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY 101 and 102),ZOOLOGY/​BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 152,ZOOLOGY 153, (BIOCORE 381 and 382),BIOLOGY/​BOTANY 130, or graduate/professional standing

ENVIRST/LANDARC 361

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Professors

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Raw average: 2.33/5 from 6 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Past student reviews · David Bart

Students found David Bart's course unorganized, noting that assignments were often not posted to Canvas on time and in-person lectures were slow and disorganized.

Other students described Bart as knowledgeable and open to questions, stating he graded easily and provided engaging, real-world advice in class.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.39 GPA, 61.0% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.74 GPA, 92.4% A/AB (n=66 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Past student reviews · Quentin Carpenter

Past students described the class as strange, featuring a wetland visit where the project was not hard, though little information was provided about the final report. The final field exam was held forty minutes away, requiring students to arrange their own transportation. Memorization was important for the course.

DAVID BART is recorded teaching in Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024, Spring 2025, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

QUENTIN CARPENTER is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 690
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 690

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Student experience

the class

Past student reviews · David Bart

The course uses a flipped model with pre-recorded lectures and in-person discussions. One student found the classes fun, engaging, and highly recommended.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.39 GPA, 61.0% A/AB (n=41 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.75 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=50 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.74 GPA, 92.4% A/AB (n=66 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Past student reviews · David Bart

Students reported insufficient weekly time to complete textbook readings, watch pre-class lectures, and handle numerous end-of-semester assignments.

Past student reviews · David Bart

Feedback on organization was mixed, with some students finding instructions unclear and disorganized, while others noted easy grading and real-world advice.

Topics

  • Wetland types, origins, settings, and structure
  • Physical, biological, and cultural values, uses, and assessments
  • Wetland protection, management, and restoration
  • Water dynamics, biogeochemical cycles, and wetland organism biology

Skills

  • Classify wetlands using physical and biological attributes
  • Explain global wetland distribution via geomorphology, orbit, and atmospheric properties
  • Identify Wisconsin wetland types by hydrology, soils, flora, fauna, and location
  • Apply wetland ecology theories to research projects or preservation and management issues

Grades

Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.

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About this comparison

1280 courses over the same term, each with at least 30 recorded letter grades. Cross-listed courses count once. GPA is not a measure of difficulty or teaching quality. The typical course is the median by recorded grade count; tied values are not counted as lower. Grade counts describe course scale, not unique students or typical section size.

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Sources & history

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ENVIRST/LANDARC 361 · Spring 2027

Wetlands Ecology

Recorded 2026-10-14
ENVIRST/LANDARC 361 · Spring 2027

Wetlands Ecology

Recorded 2026-10-14
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Recorded 2026-10-14

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