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NRE 222
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Title: | Hydrology |
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Course Description: | Examines basic principles of surface & groundwater hydrology and other components of the hydrologic cycle. Basic methods of water quantity & quality measurements are thoroughly covered including utilization of flow equations and graphs. Operation of instrumentation for monitoring surface and groundwater flow, well volumes & yield, and measuring water quality characteristics are included for relevant data collection and analysis. Utilization of relevant software will be applied. Emphasis will be on environmental and water resources applications.
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Min Credit: | 4 |
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Origin Notes: | CMC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 12/5/13 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Describe the hydrologic cycle and its primary driving forces.
2. Describe the physical and chemical properties of water and how their role in the hydrologic cycle.
3. Describe and apply the occurrence and movement of surface and ground water to hydrologic problems and issues.
4. Describe hydrologic processes and issues utilizing hydrologic equations and data.
5. Illustrate a watershed and utilize hydrologic equations to quantify movement of water within a watershed.
6. Describe the basic chemistry of natural and polluted water and their relevant impacts to watersheds.
7. Describe the various laws and policies related to water management and environmental regulations.
8. Apply software to analyze hydrologic data such as water chemistry and discharge.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. The Hydrologic Cycle
II. The Properties of Water
III. Climate and Precipitation
IV. Evapotranspiration
V. Soil Water
VI. Surface Run-off
VII. Groundwater
VIII. Watersheds
IX. Water Chemistry
X. Environmental Hydrology
XI. Water Law and Policy
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