GEO 305 Fundamentals of Water Science

GEO
305
Hours
3
Fundamentals of Water Science

This course will focus on building a solid set of fundamental skills necessary for various Water Science careers. These skills are critical for solving multiple challenges that we are facing in managing water resources to maintain healthy ecosystems, clean environments, and economic wellbeing. The course will discuss geological, physical, chemical, and biological aspects of Water Science and train students in field techniques, laboratory analytical approaches, and computer-based applications in Water Sciences. Students will be exposed to a variety of topics, such as the Hydrological Cycle, Water Quality, Environmental Measurements and Statistics, and Watershed Dynamics. These topics will prepare students for success in upper-level core and elective courses for Water Science and Sustainability major and minor.

Prerequisite(s): GEO 101, orGEO 103, orGEO 105, or Permission of the instructor