Hydrological Geology ((3 credit hours))

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to geology and hydrology with an emphasis on understanding natural processes and the effects of human activities. Major topics covered include: plate tectonics; formation and classification of rocks and minerals; the processes affecting the hydrologic cycle; soil formation and classification; subsurface geology and groundwater movement; stream formation and flow; floods; and human impacts to stream hydrology and morphology. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).