FOR 443 - Forest Hydrology

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SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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Description:

Three hours of lecture per week and occasional field trips. Fundamental hydrological processes relevant to forested watersheds, including the occurrence, distribution and movement of water through the hydrologic cycle as precipitation, evapotranspiration and runoff. The focus will be on scientific hydrology, with critical examination of research techniques as applied to the study of forested catchments. Students will conceptualize, execute and interpret hydrologic investigations. Linkages to biogeochemistry will also be explored. Fall. Prerequisites: FOR 340 or equivalent, with permission of instructor. Note: Credit will not be granted for both FOR 443 and FOR 643.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.esf.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 470-6500

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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