Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-17-2003 |
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WRT101
2003 Fall – 2010 Fall |
L+L
4.0 Credit(s) 6.0 Period(s) 5.4 Load Occ |
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Introduction
to Hydrology Field Experiences |
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Fundamental
principles of hydrology. Basic concepts and strategies in the study of water,
the current focus on water pollution and water purification. Topics include
ground water, surface water, water quality, water purification, and water
pollution. Presentation of ongoing studies related to work of earth
scientists. Hands-on experiences in the field. Prerequisites: BPC110, or equivalent or
permission of Department or Division. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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WRT101 2003
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Introduction to Hydrology Field Experiences |
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Define the term hydrology and describe the evolution of
major water projects from the past to the present. (I) |
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List agencies involved in water resources planning, water
studies, water distribution and regulatory functions to assure quality
standards. (II) |
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Explain how hydrology relates to other disciplines
including chemistry, mathematics, physics, computer science, geology,
geophysics, geochemistry, atmospheric physics, soil physics, biology,
engineering and oceanography. (III) |
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Describe surface water hydrology including surface water
features, hydrologic cycle, measurement/monitoring of streamflow.
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Describe groundwater hydrology including the hydrologic
cycle, measurement/monitoring of groundwater. (V) |
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Define specific types of water, types of water
contamination and methods of sampling for water quality. (VI) |
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Describe specific hydrologic investigations for water
quantity/quality. (VII) |
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Describe specific causes of water pollution in groundwater
and surface water. (VIII) |
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Describe the methodologies and types of studies documented
in current hydrologic studies. (IX) |
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Describe uses and methodologies used in water
purification. (X) |
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Describe the issue of ethics as it relates to water
resources. (XI) |
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WRT101 2003
Fall – 2010 Fall |
Introduction to Hydrology Field Experiences |
I. Evolution of Water
Projects A. Past B. Present II. Agencies A. Resource planning 1. United States. Bureau of
Reclamation 2. United States Army Corps
of Engineers 3. United States Forest
Service 4. Flood Control District
of Maricopa County B. Water studies 1. United States Geological
Survey 2. Soil Conservation
Service C. Water distribution 1. Bureau of Reclamation 2. Salt River Project 3. Maricopa County
Municipal Water Conservation District 4. Central Arizona Water
Conservation District D. Regulatory functions 1. Arizona Department of
Water Resources 2. Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality III. Related Fields in
Hydrology A. Basic science 1. mathematics 2. chemistry 3. physics B. Earth science 1. geology 2. geophysics 3. geochemistry C. Engineering sciences 1. soil physics 2. computer science 3. hydraulics/surveying IV. Surface Water Hydrology
A. Surface water features 1. streams 2. rivers 3. lakes B. Hydrologic cycle 1. precipitation 2. runoff 3. evaporation/infiltration
C. Measurement of streamflow 1. open channel flow
measurements 2. flumes/weirs 3. indirect measurements D. Monitoring streamflow 1. gaging
stations 2. crest stage gages 3. remote sensing/weather
satellite V. Groundwater Hydrology A. Groundwater features 1. aquifers 2. geologic features 3. groundwater movement B. Hydrologic cycle 1. infiltration 2. storage 3. outflow C. Measurement of
groundwater 1. depth to water 2. slope of water surface 3. amount of water stored D. Monitoring groundwater 1. observation wells 2. piezometers
3. springs VI. Water Quality A. Definitions 1. fresh water 2. brackish water 3. ocean water 4. ultra pure water B. Types of contamination 1. sewage effluent 2. industrial wastes 3. landfill leachate C. Sampling for water
quality 1. streams 2. lakes 3. groundwater VII. Hydrologic
Investigations for Quantity/Quality A. Regional studies 1. water use 2. streamflow
3. groundwater B. Basin studies 1. water budgets 2. water distribution 3. water manning C. Site-specific studies 1. water availability 2. water quality 3. on-site
treatment/monitoring VIII. Hazardous Waste
Pollution A. Groundwater pollution 1. non-point source
pollution 2. industrial waste 3. radioactive waste B. Surface water pollution 1. streams 2. lakes 3. oceans IX. Current Hydrologic
Studies A. Types of studies 1. national 2. regional 3. local B. Methodologies 1. historical data
assessment 2. collecting new data 3. techniques X. Water Purification A. Industries 1. semiconductor 2. water treatment 3. waste water treatment 4. pharmaceutical 5. beverage 6. cosmetic B. Methodologies 1. filtration 2. reverse osmosis 3. degasification 4. ion exchange XI. Ethics A. Fields 1. water treatment 2. wastewater treatment 3. hydrologic studies B. Issues 1. reporting 2. standards 3. liabilities |