BAE 547 - WATERSHED SEDIMENTATION

Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Credit(s): 3

The course objective is to gain an understanding of the watershed sedimentation including: (1) erosion and sediment transport processes in a watershed and the mechanisms by which the processes are initiated, developed, and worked towards equilibrium; (2) measurement of the sediment budget for a watershed using sediment fingerprinting and sediment loading data; and (3) prediction of sediment loading in watershed with different human disturbances using hydrologic-based modeling tools. Specific emphasis will be placed on the use of natural carbon and nitrogen isotopic tracer measurements within sediment fingerprinting as a data-driven approach to measure sediment loading from different sources in a watershed. In order to fulfill the course objective, the instructor will use traditional classroom learning as well as field and laboratory components of the course in order that students can participate in hands-on learning.

Prereq: Engineering standing, prereq or concur CE 461G or equivalent; or graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: CE 547