SC 301 - Applied Hydrology

3 Credits

Course Description: This course focuses on the main components of the hydrologic cycle and how this impacts quantity, quality, and distribution of water resources within a watershed basin. Precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, streamflow, and groundwater flow are examined with reference to drought, flooding, erosion, and sedimentation. Students are introduced to field techniques in stream discharge measurement, and geomorphic characterization of watersheds.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None

Lecture Hours: 60