Applied Hydrology. ((4 Credits))

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Prerequisite(s): ( MATH 1050 or higher or PHYS 1100 ), ( GEO 1010 or GEO 1030 or GEO 1040 or GEO 1050 ), GEOG 3600 and University Advanced Standing ( PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2010 highly recommended) Provides the students with a water budget approach to understanding how surface water applies to all aspects of the hydrologic cycle, including interactions with the atmosphere and geosphere. Reviews how surface water resources are managed by analyzing flood frequencies, inten­si­ty-dura­tion-fre­quen­cy curves for rain­fall/snowfall, esti­ma­tion of gauged and ungauged stream loca­tions, stream flow mea­sure­ment techniques, analyzing consumptive use demands, watershed modeling, legal water rights, water contamination, and risk assess­ment in hydro­log­ic design. Provides opportunities to investigate a specific problem, field site, and/or service learning project related to hydrology. Course fee of $35 applies.