E-PSCI/ESE 162 Hydrology (undergraduate, Fall 2018-19)
This course provides an introduction to the global hydrologic cycle and relevant terrestrial and atmospheric processes. It covers the concepts of water and energy balance; atmospheric radiation, composition and circulation; precipitation formation; evaporation; vegetation transpiration; infiltration, storm runoff, and flood processes; groundwater flow and unsaturated zone processes; and snow processes.
E-PSCI 228 Topics in Hydrometeorology and Hydroclimatology: Causes and consequences of drought (graduate, Spring 2018-19)
This seminar course will focus on recent advances in understanding hydrometeorological and hydroclimatological processes, with implications for weather forecasting, climate modelling, agriculture, human health and water resources management. Students will read and present journal articles on relevant topics, and will rotate responsibility for leading discussions. Specific topics will vary each year offered. In spring 2019, this course will focus on the hydrological causes and consequences of drought. We will discuss key mechanisms that determine drought onset, intensity and duration, and study examples from around the world. We will also cover impacts of drought on the terrestrial carbon budget, food security, water resources and extreme weather.