PWS 411
Watershed Management
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Processes and management of the hydrologic cycle of forests and rangelands.
When Taught
Winter Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Water Management History and Policy
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the history and policy that drives water management in the western US.
Title
Watershed Assessment and Classification
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to apply assessment and classification tools to watersheds and their components to determine how management actions affect hydrologic responses.
Title
Ecological and Hydrological Processes
Learning Outcome
Students will understand ecological and hydrological processes and concepts and apply them to watershed management actions such as harvesting, grazing, and restoration.
