GLY 226 - Principles of Hydrology

Credits: 3

(GGY 235) Prerequisite: GGY 130 or GLY 101 or GLY 120. Covers the three main components of terrestrial hydrology: (1) atmospheric water, precipitation, and surface-atmosphere interactions; (2) groundwater, infiltration, substance flow, and aquifers; and (3) surface water, watersheds, rivers and floods. Lectures and exercises focus on collecting and interpreting hydrological data to address environmental issues. Satisfies University Studies IV: Building Competencies/Quantitative and Logical Reasoning.

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