Water Resources
Description
Students choosing the Water Resources focus area study physical and chemical aspects of water, as well as the geological and biological processes that influence its distribution, supply, quality, and ecological functions. Numerous governmental agencies and private consulting firms hire graduates to work in the fields of water quality assessment, groundwater monitoring, and lake or stream management.
Recommended Focus Courses
The following recommended core electives (A-F) should be taken (19-20 credits):
| A. B. C. D. E. |
BioSci 512/3 Chem 341 GeoSci 463** GeoSci 464 GeoSci 563 |
Limnology I & Limnology Laboratory Introductory Organic Chemistry Physical Hydrogeology Chemical Hydrogeology Field Methods in Hydrogeology |
4 3 3 3 3 |
| F. | One course from the following two courses: | ||
| GeoSci 401 Geog 475 |
General Soil Science Geography of Soils |
4 3 |
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| Additional desirable electives: | |||
| BioSci 383** BioSci 607 Chem 342 Chem 501** GeoSci 409 or Geog 420 GeoSci 465/6 CivEng 492 Geog 525** |
General Microbiology Aquatic Microbiology Organic Chemistry Laboratory Introduction to Biochemistry Geomorphology Methods & Principles in Land Form Geography Advanced Environmental Geology & Laboratory Environmental Impact Assessment Geographic Information Systems |
4 2 2 3 3 3 3-4 3 3 |
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Employment Opportunities
Numerous governmental agencies and private consulting firms hire graduates to work in the fields of water quality assessment, groundwater monitoring, and lake or stream management.
