Watershed Ecology
Watershed Ecology
Using??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.
| Hours | 3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab |
| Prerequisites | PWS 282 & CHEM 105; or PWS 282 & CHEM 101; PWS 100 or equivalent; Math 110 or equivalent. |
| Taught | Winter |
| Programs | Containing PWS 305 |
Course Outcomes:
Soil-Water-Atmosphere Interactions
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge in water quality and water resource conservation as influenced by soil-water-atmosphere interactions
Soil and Water
Evaluate case studies in current topics soil and water quality
Critical Thinking Skills
Enhance critically thinking skills as it relates to issues in water quality management and resource conservation
Mathematical and Statistical Skills
Improve mathematical and statistical skills related to nutrient, salinity, sodicity, and toxicity evaluation and management