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Hydrologists address concerns related to the most fundamental and necessary of all natural resources: water. They study the occurrence, distribution, circulation and behavior of water in Earth's environment. Hydrology majors measure and analyze water phenomena on and below Earth's surface and in the atmosphere, seeking to solve problems that affect sustainability of both water quantity and water quality.
Real World
Hydrology majors have found employment in private consulting firms, environmental interest groups and government agencies dealing with water resources. Major employers include the U.S. Geological Survey, USDA, EPA, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and California Water Resources Control Board. Other graduates have found their major excellent preparation for advanced degrees in hydrologic sciences and related fields.
Major Requirements
At the lower division level, you will complete foundational courses in mathematics, natural sciences and basic concepts of engineering. At the upper division, you will choose an area of concentration: surface hydrology, hydrogeology, remote sensing, water management or water quality. Depending on your special concentration, you may focus more intensively on running water, groundwater, water contamination and restoration or the use of computers and other technological systems in hydrology.
Major Adviser
Name: Elizabeth Shull
Contact: lawradvising@ucdavis.edu,
A Faculty Perspective
UC Davis is the only campus in the UC system, and one of only two
nationwide, that offers a degree in hydrology. We use a combination of lectures, discussions, labs, and field trips to provide a broad educational experience. Students have excellent opportunities to gain research experience and part-time employment in faculty research labs, field projects, or through internships at state agencies or in consulting firms. I have four undergraduates working with me right now on basic river research and on river restoration projects that improve the environment.
~ Dr. Greg Pasternack, associate professor
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