Master of Hydrology at University of New Hampshire

This program is intended for students interests in fluvial processes, global-scale hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydroclimatology, water quality, quantitative and statistical hydrology, and water resource management.

Students graduating with a MS in Hydrology should achieve the following learning outcomes:

Core Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge of core concepts in the hydrologic sciences, including:

• Conceptualizing a water budget and expressing it as a mathematical equation
• Understanding and proficient use of Darcy's Law

• Demonstrate general knowledge of hydrologic fluxes such as evaporation, precipitation, infiltration, and transpiration, and physical factors that affect them.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and limitations of hydrologic models.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge of a field within hydrology sufficient to conduct substantive supervised research.

Research Methods and Analysis

• Identify and demonstrate knowledge of a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies typically used in hydrologic research.
• Discover and critically read published research in the Earth sciences and related fields of mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, and biology.
• Frame empirical research and/or theory guided by prior knowledge.
• Implement a rigorous study using appropriate methods, measures and techniques.
• Critically evaluate and systematically analyze data to reach appropriate findings and interpretations.

Scholarly Communication

• Structure a coherent argument that rigorously presents and evaluates evidence to support claims.
• Review and cogently synthesize relevant literature.
• Write at a level and in a style of English consistent with that found in leading academic journals.
• Understand and properly use styles of citing, referencing, and formatting found in leading academic journals.
• Clearly convey research findings through oral presentation supported by appropriate digital media.
• Cogently summarize research and its significance to non-specialist audiences.

Professionalism and Pedagogy

• Prepare manuscripts that meet the standards of academic and research journals and respond appropriately to recommendations for revision.
• Demonstrate collaboration, leadership and teamwork.
• Create a welcoming environment that is supportive, inclusive and equitable.
• Make effective contributions to university, community and professional service.
• Communicate effectively to groups in a lecture format.