Environmental Science 311
WATER:
Hydrology, Aquatic Chemistry & Ecology
Howard Drossman and Miro Kummel
Block 8, 2008
Course Description:
Introduction to the geochemical, physical hydrological and biological properties of water systems at the level of a watershed. This course applies principles of surface hydrology, aquatic ecology, redox and acid-base chemistry, field sampling, and experimental design. Includes a significant laboratory component involving GIS and the analysis of samples collected in the field. Prerequisites: Introduction to Earth Systems (EV 155), Statistics (EV
228, BY 220, MA 217 or MA
117) and EV 212 or CH
108.