ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROLOGY

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: MATH 112 , 114 , placement into MATH 221 , or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness Breadth - Physical Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Quantify components of the hydrological cycle within a watershed, including precipitation, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, and groundwater flow. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe chemical and physical indicators of water quality, including typical ranges, composition, and causes for natural and contaminant water quality parameters. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Identify human impacts on water quality and quantity in a changing global climate, from local, regional, and global perspectives, with emphasis on agriculture. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Acquire and analyze hydrological and meteorological watershed data. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Quantify components of the hydrological cycle within a watershed, including precipitation, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, and groundwater flow. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe chemical and physical indicators of water quality, including typical ranges, composition, and causes for natural and contaminant water quality parameters. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Identify human impacts on water quality and quantity in a changing global climate, from local, regional, and global perspectives, with emphasis on agriculture. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Acquire and analyze hydrological and meteorological watershed data. Audience: Graduate