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ENGR 478. Water Resources Engineering


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 013164 Grading Basis GRD

This course provides an introduction to basic engineering principles used in water resources and management. Hydrologic and hydraulic processes will be investigated using the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. Specific emphasis will be placed on water sources flows, distribution and stream restoration principles. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 311 .