EN 521 - Hydrology

Prerequisite: Any one of the following: a college-level course in physics, geology, hydraulics, or limnology or permission of instructor. Lectures cover basic hydrologic theory including nature and chemical behavior of water, precipitation and evapotranspiration, interception, surface water, ground water, water supply and treatment, and water law. Other topics may include irrigation, flood control karst hydrology, and water chemistry. Required labs cover field measurement, sampling, and problem-solving techniques. Some weekend fieldwork required. Laboratory fee. 4 credits