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Winter 2017
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| WST 230 - Watersheds and Hydrology |
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Associated Term:
Winter 2017
Learning Objectives: Upon completion the student will be able to: 1- Demonstrate use of concepts and principles of ecological processes and their interdisciplinary connections that influence the practice of watershed science. 2- Explain in detail the components of the hydrologic cycle, including the roles that precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, groundwater, infiltration, and percolation play 3- Apply standard water management approaches to several distinct watershed types, to illustrate assessment and monitoring best practices. 4- Compare, and classify stream geomorphology, sediment and channel processes, flow process, flooding, watershed ecology, and other watershed processes. 5- Explain and evaluate responses of streams in case studies to natural and human-caused disturbances, including short-term and longer term climate change. 6- Evaluate effects of common land-use practices on watershed ecosystems, stream corridors, and ecosystem services provided by the watershed. 7- Compose draft scope of work statements or management plans while working on group projects. 8- Demonstrate effective teamwork, use appropriate library and information resources, and give technical briefings; simulate public talks. Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
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