Description
Hydrology
Study of processes which cycle water between oceans, atmosphere, and land surface. This course examines precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, transpiration, groundwater and surface water flow. Understanding these processes is fundamental to managing our resources in the face of mounting environmental challenges and natural resource pressures.

Prerequisites: ENVS 101 or ENVS 137 or BIOL 101.

Outcomes: Understanding of key physical processes and multidirectional complex interactions between different components of the water cycle; ability to apply fundamental equations of conservation to quantify flows.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
ENVS 278
Academic Group
Inst of Environmntl Sustainabl
Academic Organization
Inst of Environmntl Sustainabl
Enrollment Requirements
ENVS 101 or ENVS 137 or BIOL 101