Summary: Discussion of the basic physical
principles of the water
cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, stream flow,
percolation,
and groundwater flow), as well as environmentally relevant applications
based on case studies. Coverage of contemporary global issues related
to
water resources, including pollution control, environmental
rehabilitation,
sustainable development, and global warming.
Prerequisites: Calculus, GEOL 520, familiarity with web browsers,
MS Excel or other spreadsheet software, wordprocessor.
Credits: 3 points.
Hours: Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 8:20 pm, in Thompson 201.
Format: Lecture, assigned readings,
demonstrations in class, hands-on
labs, problem sets (often requiring use of a computer, WWW, MS Excel).
