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| Fall 2008 | ||
| This is a partial list of classes that will be of interest to graduate students in the Water Resources Program, as well as students in other programs who are interested in studying topics related to the management, policy, science and engineering of water resources. Send additions or corrections to Annamarie Cordova (acordova@unm.edu) with a copy to Bruce Thomson (bthomson@unm.edu). | ||
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Anthropology |
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Anthro 340/530 |
Anthropology of Water |
A hydrocentric approach to the study of human society and culture, focusing on case examples of water management systems from different parts of the world, past and present. | Rodriguez |
TR 11-12:15 |
Biology |
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Biol 451 |
Microbial Ecology |
Role of microorganisms in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Emphasis on biochemistry and nutrient cycling. |
Takacs-Vesbach |
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Biol 514 |
Ecosystem Studies |
Study of biological communities emphasizing the interactions between |
Dahm & Collins |
MWF 10 - 11 |
Biol 535 |
Freshwater Ecosystems |
Integration of physical and chemical components of drainage basins and |
Dahm |
MWF 11-12 |
Chem. & Nucl. Engr |
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ChNE 539 |
Radioactive Waste Management |
Intro. to the nuclear fuel cycle emphasizing sources, chars., & mgt. of rad. wastes. Types of radiation, rad. decay calcs., shielding reqts. Radwaste mgt. technologies. Non engineers welcome | Busch |
MW 4-5:15 |
Civil Engr. |
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CE 442/542 |
Hydraulic Engineering & Hydrology |
Design of water distribution systems & open channels; selection of pumps & turbines; hydraulics of wells; basic engineering hydrology including precipitation, infiltration, runoff, flood routing, statistical measures & water resources planning | Coonrod |
TR 9:30 |
CE 531 |
Physical-Chemical Water & Wastewater Treatment |
Theory and design of common physical-chemical treatment processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, granular filtration, membrane filtration, and disinfection. Also covers conservation of mass, reactor design, and tracer testing. | Howe |
MW 4-5:15 |
CE 436/536 |
Biological Wastewater Treatment |
Principles of microbial growth & biodegradation, and application of these concepts to design of wastewater treatment and bioremediation systems. | Schuler |
TR 11-12:15 |
CE 539 |
Rad. Waste Management |
See ChNE 539 | Busch |
MW 4-5:15 |
CE 441/541 |
Ground Water Engineering |
Hydraulics of ground water flow, well hydraulics, subsurface water quality & ground water management. Non-engineers are welcome | Stormont |
TR 9:30-10:45 |
CE 543 |
Ground Water Mathematics & Modeling |
Derivation of the equations of ground water flow & contaminant transport. Development of analytical solutions. Numerical methods of solution including use of Matlab as well as modeling codes | Thomson |
TR 4-5:15 |
CE 545 |
Open Channel Hydraulics |
Ward |
W 5:30-8 |
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CE 598 |
Geoenviron. Engr. |
This course will introduce & apply engineering principles to analysis of fate and transport of contaminants through geomaterials; site characterization; treatment technologies; and waste containment. Applications include landfill covers and liners, plume containment, sealing shafts and tunnels for waste respositories in rock, and mine waste containment. | Stormont |
MW 5:30-6:45 |
Community & Regional Planning |
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CRP 515 |
Natural Resources Planning Field Methods |
The course provides training in rapid assessment techniques for forest, grassland, and riparian health. | Henkel |
TBA |
Earth & Planetary Sci. |
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EPS 462/562 |
Hydrogeology |
We focus on hydrologic and geologic factors controlling groundwater flow, including flow to wells; the hydrologic cycle; interactions between surface and subsurface hydrologic systems; and regional flow systems. We'll also touch on description of solute and contaminant transport in groundwater systems. | Weissmann |
TR3:30-4:45 |
EPS 536 |
Climate Dynamics |
A quantitative survey of Earth's climate system with considerable (but not exclusive) emphasis on hydroclimatology Prereqs (firm!): 1 semester calculus, 1 semester physics | Gutzler |
TR 9:30-10:45 |
EPS 481/581 |
Geomorphology and Surficial Geology |
Processes and history of landform development with emphasis on weathering, soils, hillslopes, drainage basins, and fluvial systems; frequent field trips during lab time to conduct research including a major project on Jemez River geomorphology and hydrology. | Meyer |
T R 11-12:15, Lab 1:00-5:00 R |
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Geography |
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Geog 561 |
Environmental Management |
Will deal primarily with federal environmental law | Benson |
TR 2:30-3:45 |
Geog 499 |
Remote Sensing Fundamentals |
Introduction to remote sensing | Neville |
MW 5:30-6:45 |
Geog 587L |
Intermediate GIS |
Intermediate GIS | Zandbergen |
TR 1:00-2:15 |
Law |
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Law 554 |
Indian Water Law |
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Law 547 |
Water Law |
Description | Benson |
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Law 593-017 |
Global Warming |
Description | Fort |
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Law 593-009 |
Intl. Petroleum Transactions |
Description | Conine |
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Law 544 |
Oil and Gas Law |
Description | Conine |
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Water Resources |
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WR 571 |
Contemporary Issues |
Students examine contemporary issues in water resource systems, including water quality; ecosystem health; stakeholder concerns; economics; & water supply, policy, management & allocation | Brookshire, Matthews, Thomson |
MW 4-6:30 |
WR 573 |
Water Resources III Field Problems |
Intensive experience with a field-based problem or suite of problems. Students work through problem identification and definition, collect/analyze data, propose solutions and present conclusions and recommendations in an appropriate forum. | Thomson |
TBA |
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