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• WATS 6050: Aquatic Ecosystems and Water Resources Systems Modeling

  2.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students will learn and develop water resources systems models (simulation and optimization) of rivers and watersheds that incorporate both aquatic ecosystems and economic water uses (water supply, hydropower...). 2 units: basic course; 4 units: basic course and an additional student-led systems modeling project.
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• WATS 6110: Environmental Biogeochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn biological, hydrological, and geological controls on elemental cycling in Earth's critical zone. Application of elemental analyses to tracking environmental change and spatial/temporal variation in ecosystem processes is addressed. Human and natural controls are considered in aquatic, terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric environments. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
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• WATS 6120: Aquatic Production Biology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Review of current literature on bacterial, algal, invertebrate, and fish production in lakes, rivers, and the sea. Particular emphasis is placed on whole-ecosystem productivity studies.
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• WATS 6150: Fluvial Geomorphology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course introduces fluvial geomorphology through the reading of landscapes and riverscapes. Students learn to appreciate riverscape diversity, in which distinctive suites of physical and biotic processes (behavior) help shape landscape form and character. Weekend field trips are required. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
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• WATS 6210: The Secret Life of Elements on Earth

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Covering a broad, narrative overview of Earth systems and the influence of global change, this course will focus on a qualitative understanding of the planet and the biosphere, emphasizing systems thinking, using biogeochemical principles to understand processes in the environment. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.
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• WATS 6220: Advanced Limnology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course reviews the literature on current topics in limnology, with a particular focus on ecosystem metabolism (drivers of primary production and community respiration) and aquatic ecology across the lower trophic levels (generally excluding fish).
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• WATS 6230: Fish Ecology

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Reviews current literature on physiological, behavioral, population, and the community ecology of fishes. Particular emphasis placed on current literature relevant to management of sport and endangered freshwater species.
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• WATS 6240: Graduate Internship/Co-op

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course involves a graduate-level educational experience in an internship/cooperative education position approved by department.
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• WATS 6260: Watershed Sciences Graduate Student Induction Course

  1.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This 5 day field course introduces students to the big questions in Watershed Sciences and the Department community. Students learn about nearby watersheds and the rich diversity of approaches and technologies available to address research questions.
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• WATS 6270: Big Ideas in Watershed Science

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  In this introductory course, students examine big ideas in watershed science and supporting disciplines of hydrology, geomorphology, biogeochemistry, and aquatic ecology. Students examine key concepts while exploring the methods, culture, and challenges of scientific inquiry.
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