Mountain hydrology senior seminar, maximum of 15 students, requires consent of the instructor.
The primary objective of this research seminar is to introduce undergraduate students to research topics and methodologies in hydrologic processes in headwater catchments. Seminar subjects may include measuring precipitation quantity and quality, runoff processes, hydrochemistry, acid deposition, and biotic responses to snow. However, topics will be tailored to the interests of students in the course. A secondary objective is to introduce students to critical thinking in the hydrologic sciences. Students are expected to actively participate in the class, including leading discussions on specific topics, commenting on presentations by other students and researchers, and through written assignments. A third objective is to introduce students to current research activities in mountain hydrology, and to the different research organizations conducting these research activities. Guest lectures will be presented by representatives from CU-Boulder, the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service.
| Participation | 25% |
|---|---|
| Field Trip | 15% |
| Discussion Leader | 15% |
| Paper Abstract | 5% |
| Paper | 25% |
| Paper Presentation | 15% |
| Aug 27 | Williams | Organizational Meeting |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 3 | Bundy, Shea | Climate change |
| Sept 10 | Kate, Devan | N deposition |
| Sept 17 | Drew, Brian | Hydrologic Flowpaths |
| Sept 24 | Kevin, Chris | Acid Rock Drainage |
| Oct 1 | Wilson, Sam | Remote Sensing of Snow |
| Oct 8 | Eric, Pat | Snowmelt |
| Oct 15 | John Pitlick | Floods |
| Oct 22 | Tom Chase, NREL/Student | Climate Change |
| Oct 29 | Don Campbell, USGS/Student | Biogeochemistry of Loch Vale |
| Nov 5 | Dick Sommerfeld, USFS/Student | Biotic activity under snow |
| Nov 12 | Kathy Tonnessen, NPS/Student | Air quality and water quality |
| Nov 19 | Mark Cerreze | Remote sensing of snow and ice |
| Nov 26 | No class | Thanksgiving week |
| Nov 29 | Students | Paper presentations |
| Dec 6 | Students | Paper presentations |