The Fundamentals of Hydrology

Course Description: An analysis of the role of water in environmental issues. The behavior
and movement of water in natural and modified environments. Major
components of the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, interception,
evaporation, evapotranspiration, runoff, and groundwater. Introduction to
river channel behavior, flood hazard calculation, and water supply issues.
Quantification, through measurements and calculations, of water fluxes
through various pathways, with allusion to planning applications.
Laboratory work will focus on field and modeling projects. Lecture and
Laboratory.

Prerequisite: Geology 150.