GEOL 4810 - Development and Management of Water Resources

4 unit(s)

Addresses the growing challenges related to water supply, sustainable solutions to these challenges, strategies for development of water resources, watershed management, and drought management. Two field visits, and one Forum Day.

Satisfies G.E. area UD-5.

Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 2 hours)

Course Learning Outcomes List
Students will be able to:

Recognize the main water use sectors, and prioritize future water development and water conservation efforts;
Quantify the different components of the hydrologic cycle; and,
Use the methods of surface hydrology to calculate the availability of water in a watershed. This involves analysis of precipitation data, estimates of runoff and infiltration, and estimates of evapotranspiration.

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