ENS 382 Hydrogeology and Hydrology
This course explores the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth, integrating surface water and groundwater processes across spatial and temporal scales. Students will analyze the hydrological cycle, drainage basins, stream processes and morphology, and aquifer systems using topographic maps, Google Earth, and hydrological datasets. Key topics include streamflow mechanics, sediment transport, flood risk analysis, groundwater flow and chemistry, and contamination. Through hands-on lab activities, such as permeability experiments, hydrograph interpretation, and contaminant plume mapping, students will develop skills in water resource assessment. The course also addresses human impacts, hydroengineering, and water policy issues related to hydropolitics and sustainability. Pre-requisites: ENS 215, ENS 290, or permission from the instructor.