E&ES 118
Spring 2011
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01
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This course will be an overview of the hydrologic cycle and will cover the basic principles of groundwater and surface water hydrology. The course will focus on case histories that illustrate important environmental issues related to our management and use of water and how our water use policies affect society. Topics will include the analysis of floods, flood management and long-term flood histories on river systems, drought and the impact of long-term climate change, impact of water withdrawal from groundwater systems, water quality and environmental degradation of water resources and governmental regulations as they apply to water resources. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Speaking |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM E&ES |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 | | Special Attributes: FYI |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
1) Pennington, K. and Cech, C., INTRODUCTION TO WATER RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
2) Other outside reading on specific topics.
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Examinations and Assignments:
1) Midterm examination
2) Seminar presentations
3) Term paper |
| Instructor(s): Patton,Peter C. Times: .M.W... 02:40PM-04:00PM; Location: SCIE309; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 19 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -5 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: 9 | FR: 10 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 4 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 3 |
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