Topic outline

  • Use of Historic Information for Stream Channel Design

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course describes the use of a variety of different historic informational sources in the assessment of stream and watershed form and process. Form and process of effects in one place, however, may be the cause of form and/or process elsewhere. The historic assessment of climate and land use can also address causes. This information can be invaluable in the determination and assessment of goals and objectives.

    Topics:

    • Basic data sources and techniques
    • Weather events and climate
    • Contemporary descriptions
    • Land Use and changes
    • Land (cadastral) surveys
    • Historic condition
    • Field Evidence
    • Litter Analysis
    • Permanent Landscape Features
    • Historic maps
    • Instrumented topographical surveys
    • Aerial and Ground-based oblique photography
    • Descriptive accounts and interviews with residents

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description requires a comprehensive knowledge of geotextile applications and design procedures.
    Publication Source: US NRCS

    Donald Parnell, PE

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