The 2 and 3 credit versions of this course fulfill:

• Fulfills the Block 1 Biophysical Ecology requirements for an Ecology MS or PhD (see Ecology Center degree requirements)
  
• Part of the 6 credit physics coursework requirement for Hydrology Series positions with the USFS

The 3 credit version of this course fulfills:

• The Core Depth Requirement for the Geomorphology & Earth Surface Processes Specialization for a MS or PhD in Watershed Sciences (specialization is pending approval)