Master of Science in Water Resources

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Water Resources program is an interdisciplinary graduate program that provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in water resources assessment, development, and management. The program also focuses on practical applications, equipping graduates with the skills to address contemporary water resources issues and effectively communicate their findings.

Program Outline

Master of Science in Water Resources Program Details:

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Master of Science in Water Resources (WRMP)
• Program Type: Interdisciplinary graduate program
• Degree Awarded: Master of Science
• Admission: Accepts full-time and part-time students
• Credit Hours Required: 30 CHs (including 9 CHs for thesis work)
• Program Focus: Water-related areas, including:
• Integrated Water Resources Management and Sustainability
• Groundwater Hydrology
• Surface Water Hydrology
• Subsurface Contaminant Hydrology
• Water Quality
• Risk Assessment
• Environmental Engineering and Protection
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Water Science and Technology
• Hydrological and Hydrogeological Modeling
• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Water Desalination
• Hydraulic and Coastal Systems
• Water Recycling
• Water Infrastructure
• Water Resources Planning and Assessment using GIS and Remote Sensing
• Water Economics and Policy
• Program Objectives:
• Educate and train graduate students in relevant water resources issues.
• Provide leadership and technical assistance to institutions on water-resource related issues.
• Strengthen cooperation and scientific research in water resources on national, regional, and international levels.
• Motivate students for life-long learning in various water resources areas.
• Program Learning Outcomes:
• Gain comprehensive knowledge on Water Resources Assessment, Development, and Management, particularly in arid regions.
• Acquire skills to address contemporary water resources issues and understand their social and economic impacts.
• Develop skills in utilizing modern assessment and prediction tools for water resources, including field tests and computer software.
• Communicate effectively and produce professional reports related to various water resources disciplines.
• Apply basic concepts in management, public policy, and leadership in various water resources areas.

Outline:

• Required Credit Hours: Minimum 30 hours
• Course Breakdown:
• Water Resources Required Courses (9 hours):
• WATR602: Water Resources Management (3 CHs)
• WATR608: Graduate Seminar (0 CHs)
• WATR605: Introduction to Water Science and Technology (3 CHs)
• STAT612: Experimental Design & Analysis (3 CHs)
• Elective Courses (12 hours):
• Students select 4 courses from the following list:
• CIVL602: Environmental Impact Assessment Principles & Applications (3 CHs)
• WATR601: Fluid Mechanics for Non Eng.
(3 CHs)
• WATR615: Groundwater Hydrology (3 CHs)
• WATR617: Water and Wastewater Treatment (3 CHs)
• WATR620: Membrane Desalination (3 CHs)
• WATR631: Special Topics in Water Resources (3 CHs)
• WATR632: Directed Studies in Water Resources (1-3 CHs)
• WATR603: Surface Water Hydrology (3 CHs)
• WATR606: Water Quality (3 CHs)
• WATR611: Hydraulics of Closed Conduits (3 CHs)
• WATR616: Advanced Hydrochemistry (3 CHs)
• WATR618: Introduction to Water Desalination (3 CHs)
• WATR622: Coastal Hydrodynamics (3 CHs)
• Thesis (9 hours):
• National Needs: The program aims to equip graduates with the skills to address water-resource related issues in accordance with national needs.
• International Collaboration: The program encourages cooperation and scientific research in water resources on national, regional, and international levels.