Meteorology and Hydrology

3 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Atmospheric connections with the hydrological cycle, including evapotranspiration, water vapour, stability, cloud development, and precipitation. Water transport is followed through soil moisture, groundwater, and stream flow. Discussed methods focus on tracking water transport through the land-atmosphere system at various scales. Additional topics may include water quality, water resource management, and hydrology of selected landscapes. Prerequisite(s): 3 units from Geography 211, 308. Antirequisite(s): Credit for Geography 408 and 305 will not be allowed.