Hydrology Minor

Geology (GEOL)
1115 Geology Building
Phone: 301-405-4365
http://geol.umd.edu

Program Director: John Merck, Ph.D.

An undergraduate minor in Hydrology recognizes concentrated study in a designated field in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. The award of a minor will be noted on the student's transcript at the time of graduation.

This minor may be earned by students not majoring in Geology and is administered by the Geology Undergraduate Studies Director.

A grade of "C-" or better must be earned in all courses required for the minor. 

See http://geol.umd.edu for more information.

Course Title Credits
Minor Requirements
Select one of the following:4
Physical Geology
and Physical Geology Laboratory
Environmental Geology
and Physical Geology Laboratory
GEOL451Groundwater3
GEOL452Watershed and Wetland Hydrology3
Select two of the following:6-7
Principles of Biogeochemistry
Low Temperature Geochemistry
Ecosystem Restoration
Environmental Geochemistry
Special Problems in Geology
Total Credits16-17

Advising is not mandatory for the Hydrology Minor, however interested students are urged to consult with the Geology Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to declaring the minor to discuss academic planning and logistics. Contact information is available at the Geology web page http://geol.umd.edu.