ESCI 2150 Stormwater and Erosion Control (3-2-4)
This course will expand on concepts from watershed hydrology to provide applied understanding of sediment transport and erosion control. Physical erosion processes, channel stability, estimation of sediment yield, and ecological and societal impacts from erosion will be introduced. Regulatory controls on sediment and erosion will be discussed, including the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act, Stream Buffers, and NPDES Permit requirements. Vegetative and structural control best management practices will be covered, including design and field maintenance. Students completing this course may be eligible to take the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1A or 1B Certified Professional exams.