Ecohydrology

3 credits

This course will introduce students to fundamental concepts in ecohydrology, plant-soil-water interplay and how human activities impact water balance. The course will explore the importance of vegetation modulating components of water balance and soil-water-salt dynamics. Other topics include water transport in plants and the carbon-water relationship. ***Prerequisite: CHEM 104 and BIOL 275. BIOL 275 may be taken concurrently.***