Introduction to Hydrology

Water is essential for people and the environment. Understanding how water is distributed and how it circulates - the science of hydrology - is essential for managing our water resources sustainably. This class will provide students with an introduction to the hydrological cycle and the processes that drive it: precipitation, snow, infiltration, evaporation, groundwater, runoff, and streamflow. We will focus on both developing understanding of these physical processes and also modeling them, culminating in the development and application of a simple watershed model.