Brive logo
Explore
image/svg+xml
Discover programs that best match your skills and preferences
Find out which study programs best match your qualifications and criteria
Schedule a call and let us help you find the right program
Apply online to universities all over the world through Brive
We support you, every step of the way, to get you into one of your top choices
Collect points and receive cashback when applying through Brive
Search
Bachelors
image/svg+xml
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
image/svg+xml
Watershed Science
Apply through Brive
We are official partners! Complete your application for free and earn benefits!
Free review on your application
1:1 counselling by certified consultants
Higher acceptance rate on your top choices
BACHELORS

Watershed Science

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, ColoradoUSA
On campus
Full-time
€30,074.08/year
 3212 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Sustainable management of freshwater resources is an increasingly important and complex challenge in Colorado and worldwide, and we need scientists who can address complex water issues. The Watershed Science program focuses on how water moves through the landscape, what factors affect its quality, and how to manage water resources. Students begin their program by building a strong foundation in the physical and natural sciences in preparation for upper-division coursework in land-use hydrology, snow hydrology, water quality, and watershed problem analysis.

Entry Requirements

Are you eligible to apply?

Sign up, check the entry requirements, and find out your compatibility with the program.

Curriculum

Year 1

College Composition
Intro to Ecosystem and Watershed Sciences
Information Management for Sustainability
Intro to Systems Theory for Sustainability
Sustainable Watersheds

Select one course from the following:
Principles of Animal Biology
Principles of Plant Biology
Biology of Organisms-Animals and Plants

Select one group from the following:
Group A:
Fundamentals of Chemistry
Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory
Group B:
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry Lab I

Select one course from the following:
Introduction to Geology-Parks and Monuments
Exploring Earth - Physical Geology
The Blue Planet - Geology of Our Environment
Geology of Natural Resources
Physical Geology for Scientists and Engineers

Select one course from the following:
Calculus for Biological Scientists I
Calculus for Physical Scientists I

Year 2

Ecology
Introductory Soil Science

Select one course from the following:
Calculus for Physical Scientists II
Calculus for Biological Scientists II

Select one course from the following:
Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods
Intro to Theory and Practice of Statistics

Select one group from the following:
Group A:
General Physics I
General Physics II
Group B:
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Natural Resource Ecology and Measurements

Year 3

Water Law, Policy, and Institutions
Land Use Hydrology
Watershed Measurements
Land Use and Water Quality
Water Quality Analyses
Watershed Field Practicum

Select one course from the following:
Writing in the Disciplines: Sciences
Professional and Technical Communication
Specialized Professional Writing

Arts and Humanities
Diversity and Global Awareness
Electives

Year 4

Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Watershed Problem Analysis
Snow Hydrology

Select one course from the following:
Hydrogeology
Soil Physics

Select one course from the following:
Stream Biology and Ecology
Limnology

Historical Perspectives
Electives

Careers

  • Watershed scientist
  • Hydrologist
  • Water quality analyst
  • Watershed manager
  • Environmental consultant
  • Watershed use specialist
  • Water conservation specialist
More

Need help applying to this program?

Schedule a free 20-minute counseling session today!

Similar programs

Geology

Colorado State University

4 Years
Fort Collins, Colorado
€30,074.08
/year

Animal Science

Colorado State University

4 Years
Fort Collins, Colorado
€30,074.08
/year