Physical Hydrology

3 credits · Graduate

This course provides a process-based introduction to the different components of the terrestrial hydrologic cycle including precipitation, evapotranspiration, interception, snow hydrology, open-channel flow, flows in porous media, infiltration, and groundwater. An overview of catchment hydrology, global hydrology, frequency analysis, urban hydrology, and ecohydrology are also be discussed. Prerequisite: CEE 463L or graduate standing.