WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
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SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in
an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success and service to God and humankind.
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 4406-Section; Hydrology
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CATALOG DESCRIPTION: A survey of both surface and ground water hydrology; knowledge
of the various pathways of the hydrologic cycle and major reservoirs, flood hazard, soil moisture,
principles of local and regional ground water flow, geology of ground water occurrence, and
ground water development and management; labs include computer models of ground water
movement and may include field activities. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $90 fee
PREREQUISITE: GEOL 1401 or consent of instructor
TEXTBOOK: *Choose from official booklist
LABBOOK:
OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. know the basic aspects of hydrologic cycle, including principles of water storage and transport
2. understand concepts of precipitation, including measurement techniques and snowmelt
estimation
3. understand transport and processes of water in soils and groundwater
4. know the mechanism of evapotranspiraton and variations resulting from different land surface
and vegetation types
5. be familiar with potential stream responses to environmental variations
6. be aware principles of water resource management.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: The university expects students to make class attendance a
priority.
(Place additional attendance requirements here.)
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per
university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be
reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT: It is university policy that no otherwise qualified disabled person
be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under
any educational program or activity in the University.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of
Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational
program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services serves as the
coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted concerning accommodation
requests at (806) 291-3765. Documentation of a disability must accompany any request for
accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADING CRITERIA: Students will be evaluated by
examinations, quizzes, etc.as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
Evaluation:
University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60.
The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below.
(Place test/quiz/lab grade values used and schedule here.)
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic
academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final
grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised,
or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must
be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included. This schedule includes student presentations
which may be omitted.)
______Subject
1. Introduction.
2. Basic Hydrologic Concepts.
3. The Hydrologic Cycle.
4. Precipitation.
5. Snow and Snowmelt.
6. Infiltration and Redistribution.
7. Evapotranspiration.
8. Ground Water.
9. Stream Response to Water-Input Events.
10. Water-Resource Management.
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Rev. 03/18/15