WATR 210 Introduction to Hydrology

This course introduces the fundamentals of the hydrologic cycle and the processes that shape water movement and storage. Students will examine precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, surface runoff, and groundwater flow, with attention to how these components interact within watersheds. Emphasis is placed on applied concepts, including factors that influence water availability and use with the intent of developing a practical understanding of hydrology in support of resource-focused careers.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

WATR 210Introduction to Hydrology

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of the hydrologic cycle and the processes that shape water movement and storage. Students will examine precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, surface runoff, and groundwater flow, with attention to how these components interact within watersheds. Emphasis is placed on applied concepts, including factors that influence water availability and use with the intent of developing a practical understanding of hydrology in support of resource-focused careers.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Explain the major components of the hydrologic cycle—precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, and groundwater flow—and evaluate how they interact to influence watershed processes.
• Apply basic hydrologic concepts to natural resource management scenarios, such as assessing water availability, streamflow variability, and groundwater use.
• Interpret simple hydrologic data such as precipitation, streamflow, or groundwater records to draw conclusions about water movement and storage.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies