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Water resources engineering has its roots in the tasks of supplying water for human use, removing water when humans are finished using it, and developing methods of avoiding damage from excess water (floods). Much of the work of water resource engineers involves the planning and management of constructed facilities that address these tasks. Positions for undergraduates and graduates who specialize in water resources engineering can be found in both engineering consulting firms and in government entities charged with supplying water or dealing with its hazards.
We offer a range of courses that address the training of a water resources engineer. At the undergraduate level, we offer a general water resources junior-level course that most undergraduates take for a basic knowledge of water resources. Our senior-level electives cover hydrology, hydraulics, and storm water management, and feature extensive use of computer programs used in engineering practice.
At the graduate level, we again offer core courses in hydrology and hydraulics, and more specialized courses in areas such as groundwater, water resources planning and management, GIS applications to water resources, and stochastic hydrology.
