Master of Science (M.S.) in Civil and Environmental Engineering: Non-Thesis Option (Plan B) - Hydrologic Science and Engineering

Hydrology is an Earth science focusing on the movement, storage, and properties of water in the environment as well as the interaction of water with environmental systems and human activities. At the center of this field of study is a set of physical processes such as precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration, and streamflow that transfer water in the environment and affect water quality. Hydrology involves the application of mathematical descriptions of these processes as well as statistical methods to account for the spatial variability and temporal dynamics in hydrologic systems. Many tasks in civil and environmental engineering such as water supply planning, storm sewer design, irrigation system design, water rights administration, stream restoration, environmental protection, floodplain planning and management, and drought mitigation involve some type of hydrologic analysis, modeling, and decision making. Hydrology is also closely related to numerous policy issues such as the potential effects of climate change, aridity, deforestation, and cloud seeding.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned). Transcripts of all collegiate work completed. In general, the minimum cumulative GPA for non-provisional admittance is a 3.000 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) to be admitted by the Graduate School. Departments may require a higher GPA. For admission of international applicants, the minimum grade for non-provisional admittance is a B grade equivalent. The grade equivalency is the recommended U.S. grade equivalent, not the GPA equivalent.