Small Watershed Engineering applies hydrologic and sedimentologic principles to upland watersheds for run-off and sediment control, focusing on small, ungauged watershed analysis.
Past student reviews · Anita Thompson
A student emphasized that lectures were very important and advised not to skip class.
Identify, formulate and solve complex hydrologic engineering problems by applying hydrologic, sedimentologic, and engineering principles applicable to the design of water and sediment control systems and components
Apply engineering design to produce water and sediment control solutions that meet regulatory requirements with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
Communicate technical information effectively
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in watershed engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of watershed engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal context
Demonstrate advanced application of hydrologic, sedimentologic, and/or engineering principles.
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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 3 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.
For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 3.0/5 difficulty · 2 reviews
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Past student reviews · Anita Thompson
Anita Thompson was described as a knowledgeable and approachable lecturer who gave fair exams and assignments. Students emphasized the importance of attending lectures, noting that her teaching was specific and that she answered questions thoroughly.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2020: 3.29 GPA, 52.9% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Spring 2022: 3.29 GPA, 60.7% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.27 GPA, 60.7% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).
ANITA THOMPSON is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2014, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2022, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 0 / 35 | 0 |
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Past student reviews · Anita Thompson
Students described Anita Thompson as a favorite professor who was approachable and ensured questions were answered.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.15 GPA, 54.2% A/AB (n=24 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.14 GPA, 55.6% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.27 GPA, 60.7% A/AB (n=28 letter grades).
Past student reviews · Anita Thompson
A student emphasized that lectures were very important and advised not to skip class.
Past student reviews · Anita Thompson
Students found the assignments and exams to be very fair, with one noting the professor was super nice.
Latest available · Spring 2026— not enough history to project Spring 2027.
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Small Watershed Engineering
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