GEOG 303Physical Hydrology
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Environment
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Fundamental processes in physical hydrology are addressed. Components of the water balance are examined to determine the nature of their variation in time and space. Precipitation, interception, infiltration, groundwater and soil water processes, evapotranspiration, runoff, and storage will be examined from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, and their linkages demonstrated by lab and fieldwork.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed the following:
- GEOG209 - Hydroclimatology (0.50)
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 5723 | 41 / 49 | Th 14:30–16:20 |
| TUT 101 | 5614 | 41 / 49 | F 12:30–14:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
83% liked it19% easy94% useful
From 6 ratings on UW Flow. Read them all on UW Flow.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention GEOG 303, July 2017 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2020
Water related courses and research 6 points, 7 comments
“I'm an undergrad planning student and I've realized that I'm really passionate about water and hydrology related studies (ex./ watershed management, looking at the relationship between water supplies …”
u/comeswithdrink: “… I think geog 303 is also a hydrology class but I’ve never taken it so I’m not sure. …”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… GEOG 181 GEOG 187 GEOG 201 GEOG 203 GEOG 215 GEOG 222 GEOG 233 GEOG 281 GEOG 293 GEOG 294 GEOG 303 GEOG 309 GEOG 310 GEOG 311 GEOG 316 GEOG 319 GEOG 340 GEOG 356 GEOG 371 GEOG 374 GEOG 387 GEOG 404 GEOG 405 GEOG 428 GEOG 453 GEOG 474 GEOG 490A GEOG 490B GEOG 600 GEOG 602 GEOG …”
Spring 2017
I want to hear from Environment students 13 points, 15 comments
“I don't know how many students from the faculty of environment are active here but I'm in GEM and absolutely loving it so far (have to network and work hard to get the best out of my non-STEM program …”
u/lynxasaur: “Hey, fellow GEM here. What's your favourite class been so far?”
u/lynxasaur: “I liked 306 a lot too. I actually really liked GEOG 405 and 303 with price. His class was hard but some of the most rewarding work and projects I've done in my uni career were in those classes.”
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