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Courses - Winter 2025
LARC
Landscape Architecture Department Site
Open Seats as of
11/07/2024 at 07:30 AM
LARC453
Introduction to GIS and Hydrologic Modeling
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their application to hydrologic modeling. Basic GIS skills are used to manipulate and analyze spatial data to populate NRCS TR-55 hydrologic model for use in sizing constructed wetlands, bio-retention cells, and minor flood zones. No prior knowledge of GIS or hydrologic modeling is required. Stormwater and erosion control permitting as well as basic design principles for Maryland Environmental Site Design standards are introduced.