Conservation and Restoration in Rural Watersheds

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

The course discusses the properties of soils and land use governing the occurrence and magnitude of overland flow, infiltration, percolation of soil water, and variations in soil water storage. Students will learn to design surface and subsurface drainage systems for rural land. Students will design soil and water management systems and structures to control soil erosion and protect surface water and groundwater quality. The course explores nitrogen and phosphorus cycles and design of Best Management Practices (BMPs) under changing land use and climate conditions.