ENV 491 - Soils and Hydrology 4(3,1):

Fundamentals of soils and hydrology essential to environmental science careers are discussed. Topics include soil physical properties that affect transport and retention of pollutants, saturated and unsaturated flow in the soils, drainage, basic aquifer characteristics, erosion and sediment transport, stream flow and storm flow dynamics in response to rainfall and watershed features. Field work will emphasize measurements and assessment of vegetative and non-vegetative surfaces, particularly in the riparian zone. Prerequisites: Instructor permission and junior standing.