This course provides students with a understanding of the movement of fresh water on earth. Hydrologic cycling of water from precipitation, runoff, infiltration, stream and groundwater flow to the ocean. Problems caused by over-use of water resources, urbanization, and water pollution examined with case studies.
Topics
- The Water Cycle and Precipitation
- Streams
- Floods
- Rivers of Gold
- Water Diversions: US West Water History and Issues
- Impacts of Dams and Channels
- Basics of Groundwater
- Impacts of Groundwater Overuse
- Water Pollution and Laws
- Groundwater Pollution
- Wastewater
- San Diego Water
- Watershed Runoff
- Wetlands
