PWS 305

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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

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3

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3

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3

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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

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Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Learning Outcome

Improve mathematical and statistical skills related to nutrient, salinity, sodicity, and toxicity evaluation and management

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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