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HYDROSCIENCE

CIVENGR 311
Course Description

Introduction to the water cycle, its relationship to the environment and human attempts to conserve, control, and utilize water judiciously. Fundamentals of hydrology, hydraulics, coastal engineering and water resources engineering.

Prerequisites

MATH 222 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.91

1.47% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.15%

2.7% from Historical

A Rate
16.67%

13.11% from Historical

Class Size
54

-4.72% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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