Class Schedule Search Details - Spring 2026

ERTH 240 [08] - Environmental Water Resources

Class number: 8054 | Units: 0

Description

Introduction to hydrologic sciences and water in the environment. Apply concepts from hydrology, the science of water, to investigate the distribution, flow, and properties (physical, chemical, and biological) of water resources. Characterize the environmental state of freshwater from a physical earth and environmental science perspective. Problem-solving related to natural disasters, such as droughts and floods, water scarcity, urbanization and stormwater, sustainable groundwater management, climate variability, and water quality and pollution, with a focus on California and San Francisco. Gain experience with hydrologic measurements, data collection, and quantitative analysis. Lecture, 3 units; laboratory, 1 unit.

Class Notes

• * You will be automatically registered for this lab, activity, or supervision section upon enrolling in the lecture section. Please check the corresponding lecture section schedule, which is the previous section number listed in the schedule.
• * Lab includes field trip(s). Transportation by carpool, public transportation, and/or school vans.
• * Plus one hour to be arranged.
• * In-Person Classes -- Class meets in-person at scheduled days/times.

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