PWS 305
Watershed Ecology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Applications in catchment hydrology and ecosystem ecology to quantify energy and nutrient flow through watersheds. An overview of major biogeochemical cycles. Identification and description of interactions between human society and health of soil, surface water, and groundwater.\n
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Recommended
PWS 100 or equivalent; Math 110 or equivalent, Chem 101, 105, or equivalent.
Title
Critical Thinking Skills
Learning Outcome
Enhance critically thinking skills as it relates to issues in water quality management and resource conservation
Title
Mathematical and Statistical Skills
Learning Outcome
Improve mathematical and statistical skills related to nutrient, salinity, sodicity, and toxicity evaluation and management
Title
Soil and Water
Learning Outcome
Evaluate case studies in current topics soil and water quality
Title
Soil-Water-Atmosphere Interactions
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in water quality and water resource conservation as influenced by soil-water-atmosphere interactions
