— Water Science & Design
Introduction to watershed engineering, storm water management, design of hydraulic systems. Topics include hydrological risk analysis, flood routing, design storms, open channel flow, pipes, culverts, spillways, and detention basins. Class project and field trips will apply theory to real-life problems.
Topics
- hydrological risk analysis
- flood routing
- design storms
- open channel flow
- pipes
- culverts
- spillways
- and detention basins
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Course Description: Introduction to watershed engineering, storm water management, design of hydraulic systems. Topics include hydrological risk analysis, flood routing, design storms, open channel flow, pipes, culverts, spillways, and detention basins. Class project and field trips will apply theory to real-life problems. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL); Writing Experience (WE).
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027