Teaching
2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab
Hydrologic processes and principles of natural landscapes; understanding of characteristics and role of water in environment; concepts for water resources management and water quality protection.
Prereq.: an introductory statistics course
1 1/2 hrs. lecture; 1 1/2 hrs. lab
The principles of hydrology with emphasis on how natural systems are analyzed, modeled and used in management decisions; laboratory exercises involve hands-on experience with hydrologic data analysis, use of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial modeling.
Physical, chemical and biological characteristics of surface water in natural systems; sources and effects of water pollutants; water quality standards and criteria; total maximum daily loads; federal water quality regulations; watershed approach and application of mathematical models to water quality management.
Prereq.: AGR 2051 or RNR 4151 or consent of instructor
2 hrs. lecture; 3 hrs. lab
Hydrologic processes and principles on watersheds and floodplains; interactions among water resources, water quality, land use and management practices; hydrologic modeling of natural landscapes.
Critical reading and discussion of current literature and major topics in watershed and water resources relating to natural resources.
