ESCI 2150 Syllabus

Subject Code

ESCI

Course Number

2150

Course Title

Stormwater and Erosion Control

Prerequisites

ESCI 2000

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered as needed

Credit Hours

(3-2-4)

Course Description

This course will expand on concepts from watershed hydrology to provide students with an applied understanding of sediment transport and erosion control. It also introduces physical erosion processes, channel stability, estimation of sediment yield, and ecological and societal impacts from erosion. Topics also include regulatory controls on sediment and erosion, including the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act, Stream Buffers, and NPDES permit requirements. The course covers vegetative and structural control best management practices, 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.

Course Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes:

• Understand topography and delineate watersheds
• Understand basics of open channel flow
• Understand basics of sediment transport
• Explain physical soil erosion and channel stability
• Estimate sediment yield                                     
• Explain the ecological and societal impacts of erosion     
• Identify erosion problems                                                
• Conduct on-site monitoring tasks  
• Identify vegetative and structural BMPs and associated specifications
• Explain appropriate applications of BMP types                                                  
• Demonstrate application of BMPs                 
• Explain relevant regulations for sediment & erosion control
• Learn concepts of Erosion, Sediment and Pollution Control Plans            
• Explain permitting process and appropriate certifications                         
• Demonstrate permit preparation