Non-Point Source Pollution Control

3 credits · Graduate

Course content initially deals with variants of the empirical USLE approach to soil erosion estimation and control on land surfaces through application of the RUSLE model. Theoretical and quasi-process concepts quantifying soil detachment, transport and deposition in interrill and rill runoff under rainfall and snowmelt leads to consideration of the dependent modelling of the form and movement of land applied nutrients and pesticides. Models used include COSSEM, ANSWERSPS, CREAMS and SWAT. Emphasis is placed on model application to assess measures to protect surface water, groundwater and aquatic life resources. PREREQUISITES: At least one credit in engineering hydrology and microcomputer experience.