ES 315 RIVER ENVIRONMENTS

An exploration of the physical characteristics of rivers with respect to the force of flowing water, the resultant channel morphology, and aquatic-habitat types. Topics include fluid mechanics, principles of conservation of mass and energy, channel resistance, and development of secondary flow patterns in rivers. Discussion of the link between channel complexity, sediment sorting, and use by aquatic organisms will be discussed with a focus on fisheries management for anadromous and coldwater fish species.

Credits

4

Notes

Three hours lecture; three hours of field laboratory work.

Cross Listed Courses

This is the same course as GEO 315.

Prerequisite

ES 100D, ES 120/GEO 120, ES 201/GEO 201, ES 202/GEO 202, or ES 210/GEO 210; and MAT 111; or permission of the instructor.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 14 students.

Attributes

MOIC, MOID, SIC