Hydrology (NSCI 253)

Term: 2025-2026 Academic Year - Spring Semester

Faculty

Charles Jason TinantShow MyInfo popup for Charles Jason Tinant

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Schedule

Wed, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/19/2026 - 5/8/2026) Location: PR

Description

This course introduces the hydrologic cycle and focuses on precipitation and surface flow. The following topics will be covered and quantitative techniques applied to: precipitation, including causes, duration and measurement; infiltration and soil-water process, evapotranspiration; surface runoff; and flow systems including rivers, channels and impoundments. Basic concepts in fluid mechanics such as pressure, friction and pressure head will also be addressed.
Prerequisite: MIS 113, MATH 134
3 Credits