Environmental Hydrology
Environmental Hydrology explores the science of Earth's hydrosphere, focusing on the roles of water and the impacts of human use on sustainable ecosystem health.
Summary
Lectures are small, with a median of 21 enrolled students in the recorded sections.
What you’ll be able to do
Quantify components of the hydrological cycle within a watershed, including precipitation, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, and groundwater flow.
Describe chemical and physical indicators of water quality, including typical ranges, composition, and causes for natural and contaminant water quality parameters.
Identify human impacts on water quality and quantity in a changing global climate, from local, regional, and global perspectives, with emphasis on agriculture.
Acquire and analyze hydrological and meteorological watershed data.
Source: UW Guide
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Course mapMATH 112, 114, placement into MATH 221, or graduate/professional standing
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the class
Water is central to the functioning of planet Earth. As humans increase their impact on Earth's systems and cohabitants, our understanding of the multiple roles of water becomes critical to finding sustainable strategies for human and ecosystem health. Explores the science of Earth's hydrosphere, with constant attention to human use and impact.
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Topics
- The hydrological cycle and watershed components
- Chemical and physical indicators of water quality
- Human impacts on water resources and climate change
Skills
- Quantifying hydrological cycle components like precipitation and runoff
- Describing chemical and physical water quality indicators
- Identifying human impacts on water in a changing climate
- Acquiring and analyzing hydrological and meteorological data
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