ENRT-245 - Watershed Hydrology - 3.00 Credits

ENRT-245 - Watershed Hydrology - 3.00 Credits
Course Details
In this course students will learn the procedures required to understand water-related problems that may exist in a watershed. They will also learn to recognize water-related implications of development in watersheds.
Part of the: CAREER TRAINING (ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES) Department
Available/Required in the following Programs: Environmental Resources Technology Diploma - Year 2 Spring
Course offered: Spring 2024 (January - April) Spring 2025 (January - April)
Prerequisites : ENRT 170,
Course Outline

Instructors Qualifications:	Master's degree in a related field. Bachelor's degree in a related field with experience will be considered.
Office Hours:	1.5 Per week
Contact Hours:	45
Student Evaluation Procedure:	Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
Learning Outcomes:	Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: assess peak flows; • assess hydrological recovery; complete sediment source surveys; carry out reconnaissance channel assessment procedures; assess riparian ecosystems; monitor watershed units; identify stream orders; identify sub-basins; determine equivalent clear cut areas; identify stream reaches; choose proper location for collection of water samples; classify drainage patterns from topographic maps and aerial photographs; delineate and calculate area for watershed catchment using topographic maps and aerial photographs; and identify watershed characteristics from topographic maps and aerial photographs.
Text and Materials:	CWAP and IWAP Forest Practices Code Guidebooks. Current Edition.
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Transfer Credits:	For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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