GEO-320 Watershed Hydrology
This course provides an introduction to
hydrologic processes with focus on how landscape
characteristics (including human modifications)
and weather influence the transformation and
movement of water on the Earth's surface.
Investigation across natural and disturbed
watersheds and stream networks include the
following topics: rainfall and runoff processes,
evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, flow
through porous media, overland flow, ground water
contamination, and water supply. Linking
watershed form and land use practices to
hydrological, ecological, and biogeochemical
function are important themes.
Prerequisites: One of the following: ENV-160
Environmental Science I, CHE-141 General
Chemistry I, PHY-231 General Physics I, or
GEO-101 Physical Geology