WRM 3330 - Soil and Water Conservation

Institution:

Central State University

Subject:

Water Resources Management

Description:

Hydrological processes in agricultural fields - rainfall, infiltration, evaporation, evapotranspiration and runoff; Ground Water Processes; Water conservation practices; Soil erosion due to rainfall, its effect on agricultural productivity and water quality-estimating soil loss from agricultural lands using Agriculture Research Service (ARS-USDA) models - Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) and its revisions; Practices to mitigate soil erosion; Design of grassed waterways, terraces and conservation structures; Wind erosion -estimation using ARS-USDA models and its mitigation; An examination of the federal, state and local organizations which carry out soil and water conservation programs. Field experience includes on-site observation of soil and water conservation practices. One hour lecture and one to two hours lab. Prerequisites: MTH 1750 and WRM 2200.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.centralstate.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 376-6011

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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