Talk:Hydrology

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[edit] Civil engineering?

Why is hydrology categorised under civil engineering? Earth science would be much more appropriate!

The field of hydrology developed from two different tracks. One, as you note, was earth sciences, or more accurately then, natural sciences. Even Galileo was a hydrologist, measuring the flow rate of rivers. But the uses of hydrology have long been in an engineering context, and originally in terms of river engineering. It subsequently grew to encompass water resources management, whose quantitative bent has been more a trait of engineering than of earth sciences. Daniel Collins 00:26, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Hydrology is a standard degree course that is offered in civil engineering universities in the United States ... I'm not sure why hydrology is not also included in civil engineering. I'm stating this as a civil engineer whos area of specilization was in hydrology. I'm changing the category back to also include civil engineering. I can provide a list of US civil engineering programs that focus entirely on hydrology. MCalamari 17:10, 31 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Fleshing out the hydrology entry

I've recently expanded the hydrology entry and opened up a number of additional avenues to focus on. Please review and help out to fill in the holes or make necessary changes. Daniel Collins 00:30, 23 Apr 2005 (UTC)