Bachelor of Science in Hydrology - Co-operative Education

University of Saskatchewan

This five-year program is available to students in the B.Sc. Four-year and Honours programs. Entrance Requirements for Hydrology majors:Students must hold a Cumulative Weighted Average of 70% or higher (or have permission of the department) and must have completed no fewer than 54 and no more than 84 credit units of course work. Hydrology studies physical and social science perspectives focused on investigating issues related to water security.You will learn the effects of human activities upon near-surface environments including how we obtain and maintain our water resources, the movement and fate of toxic substances in the environment and how waste treatment and disposal affect natural, urbanized and agricultural ecosystems. You will learn how to use and interpret the results of technologies involved with geomatics (remotely-sensed images, Geographic Information Systems, cartography) and the principles of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).