GEG 4150 - Hydrology (Surface Water)

Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): GEG 1100 or GEG 1910 or ENV 1200 or GEL 1010, and General Studies Quantitative Literacy complete

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MTH 1210

Description: In this course, students examine surface waters with respect to water flow, drainage systems, storage, pollution and environmental relationships. The hydrologic cycle is studied with respect to the amount and distribution of water, the movement and fluxes of water and current water-related issues. Topics addressed include hydrologic data sources, statistical analysis in hydrologic problem-solving, snow and snowmelt, hydrograph analysis, hydrographic routing, hydrologic modeling and current challenges of urban hydrology, hydrologic models and hydrologic design. Use of spreadsheet software is required.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENV, GEL, GEG, or HON.

Cross Listed Course(s): ENV 4150, GEL 4150, HON 4150