CE/ENVE 320 – Vadose Zone Hydrology/Soil Physics Spring 2004
Course objectives •
CE/ENVE 320-03 provides theoretical and experimental foundation for understanding and quantifying physical and hydrological properties of soils and other porous media.
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The course covers key hydrological processes taking place at or near the Earth’s surface, emphasizing mass and energy exchange, transformation and transport in partially-saturated porous media at multiple scales.
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Coupling with atmospheric processes and the role of plants in the hydrological cycle will be studied.
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We will examine modern measurement methods and analytical tools for interpretation of hydrological information.
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The course provides conceptual and practical basis for addressing vadose-zone related science and environmental engineering challenges.
Syllabus (Spring 2004)
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Instructor: Dani Or (CAST 313, 486-2768) Time:
MW 4:30-6:00 pm (Lec.)
Location:
CAST 206 (and 105, 4 Lab sessions)
Lab Inst. - Jon Drasdis (CAST 203, 486-3211)
Office Hrs: M 2:00-3:00 pm Text:
Grades:
Classnotes – Vadose Zone Hydrology/Soil Physics, by Or D., J.M. Wraith, and M. Tuller will be available (PDF) to registered students on the course webpage: www.engr.uconn/edu/~environ/dani/courses/VDZ-320/ Supplemental book: Environmental Soil Physics, by: D. Hillel
• 35% on Homework assignments (due Monday) • 15% on each of three exams (and quizzes) • 15% on lab reports • A>90%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F
