Bioretention System Design

Start Date

11/12/2024

End Date

11/12/2024

Description

This two-hour course examines the design of bioretention systems that are used as a stormwater management tool to retain water, naturally clean it, and help with flood control.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcome 1:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of understanding soil properties in the design of bioretention systems.

Learning Outcome 2:
Learners will be able to explain the importance of understanding groundwater conditions in the design of bioretention systems.

Learning Outcome 3:
Learners will be able to determine what soil tests are required for designing bioretention systems.

Learning Outcome 4:
Learners will be able to describe how to design bioretention systems for various soil types, slope conditions, and for storms greater than the water quality event.

Instructors

Kurt Dryden, Scott Gorneau, Robert Roseen

Course Codes

W111224BIOSYD

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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