The application of biological, chemical, and physical principles of water quality to engineering problems in surface waters.

• Understand and describe impacts of pollution sources, morphology, heat, and light on lake and reservoir water quality.
• Analyze water quality datasets in order to characterize the trophic state of lakes or impoundments.
• Estimate key water quality constituent loads originating from watershed point and nonpoint sources.
• Use key pollutant loading data to predict impacts on lake or reservoir water quality and trophic state.
• Identify appropriate nonpoint source and urban runoff control technologies to mitigate downstream water quality impacts.
• Identify appropriate lake and reservoir management techniques to restore and maintain water quality.

• John C. Little