Forestry 502

COURSE TITLE: Advanced Watershed Hydrology and Management

INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Karl W. J. Williard, 194B Agriculture Bld.
   Office Tel: 453-7478
   
Catalog Description:
A study of current issues relating to hydrology and the management of water resources in forested and mixed land-use watersheds.  Readings and discussions will focus on research and management topics in water quality and quantity at regional, national, and international levels.

Prerequisite:
FOR 402 or 430 or equivalent or consent of instructor

Objectives:
1.   Become familiar with current research and management topics on water quality and quantity.
2.   To improve oral communication skills.

Topic Outline:

Week         Topic       

1. Introduction to hydrology and watershed management

2. Timber harvesting effects on water quantity and quality

3. Urbanization effects on water quantity and quality

4. Riparian buffer zones

5. Constructed wetlands

6. Eutrophication of estuaries

7. Land application of treated wastewater

8. Groundwater pollution

9. Isotope hydrology

10. Acidic deposition

11. Fluvial geomorphology

12. Arid zone hydrology

13. Desalination

14. Climate change and water resources

15. Dam removal

16. Mining impacts

Text:
Selected journal articles for each weekly topic.

Grading:
1 mid-term exam @ 100 pts.
1 final exam @ 100 pts.
1 presentation @ 50 pts.
class participation @ 100 pts.

Total Points Available  =  350

• No make-up exams - without prior consent of instructor.