Special Topics in Earth and Planetary Science (390-0-03)
Topic
Hydrology
Instructors
Patricia A Beddows
847.491.7460
Tech F295
Office Hours: By appointment
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F285: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
Storage and flux of liquid water in near-earth surface: surface water hydrology, shallow groundwater hydrogeology, and lake limnology.
Registration Requirements
Three courses in EARTH or ENVR SCI at the 200 or 300 level, or permission of the instructor.
Learning Objectives
Broad knowledge of the fresh-water liquid component of the hydrosphere, and in an earth-system science paradigm. Students will gain a conceptual and quantitative knowledge base of hydrology, limnology, and shallow hydrogeology. Standard equations and quantitative approaches include mass-balance modeling, flood frequency and recurrence intervals, Darcy's law, and a first approach to Fourier transform analysis on hydrological time series. Scientific writing will be practiced, with the development of a term paper following a journal style guide.
Teaching Method
Lectures will be primarily in person. Some lecture sessions will include "flipped learning" with a required pre-recorded lecture allowing for class time to be used for discussion and skill development. Problem sets = ~3-4 for the course. One midterm later in the course. Students will develop a term paper on a hydrology topic in the second half of the course, and peer review of papers is required.
Evaluation Method
Canvas quizzes on lectures and readings. Problem sets - anticipated to be 3-4; One midterm; Term paper; Peer reviews of term paper.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Recommended but not strictly required:
Dingman, S. Lawrence, Physical Hydrology SECOND edition 2008. ISBN: 978-1577665618 Note that this is the 2008 Second edition.