GIS for Water Resources

Catalog description

This course explores the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in water resource research and management. Students will work with geospatial data, methods, and technologies to address challenges such as watershed characterization, water quality and availability assessment, flood risk analysis, groundwater-surface water interactions, and hydrological modeling. Through a combination of lectures and hands-on labs, students will gain practical experience applying GIS to real-world water resource issues. The course culminates in an independent or collaborative project tailored to students’ interests.