Graduate Certificate in Hydrology
Curriculum
In addition to 12 credits from core courses, 3 credits additional are to be chosen from either additional core courses or from the list of strengthening classes. There are no free electives.
Required Courses
12 credits from the following core courses:
- GEO 483 Hydrogeology (3 Lec., 1 Lab cr.)
- GEO 586 Hydro Reading Seminar (1 cr)
- NRS 461 Watershed Hydrology and Management (4 cr.) or
- NRS 518 Ecohydrology (3 cr.)
- GEO 482/582 Innovative Soil and Groundwater Remediation Technologies (4 cr.) or
- GEO 484/584 Environmental Hydrogeology (3 Lec., 1 Lab cr.)
Additional 3 credits from the core courses or from the following strengthening courses:
- GEO 590 Environmental Hazards & Response (3 cr.)
- GEO/NRS 535 Geospatial Watershed Modeling (4 cr.)
- GEO 491 J-Term Indonesia (3 cr., Off-campus travel)
- GEO 468/590 Aqueous Geochemistry (4)
- OCG 480/580 Introduction To Marine Pollution (3 cr.)
- OCG 519 Organic Geochemistry Of Natural Waters (3 cr.)
Example Schedule for a Hydrology Certificate Student:
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| GEO 483 Hydrogeology (Lec/Lab 4 cr.) | GEO 484/584 Environ. Hydrogeology (4 cr.) |
| NRS 461 Watershed Hydrology (4 cr.) | NRS 518 Ecohydrology (3 cr.) |
| Total: 8 credits | Total: 7 credits |