Hydrology
Adam Johnson
Adam Johnson Hydrology Dept. Faculty adam_johnson@skc.edu 406-275-4083 Piel Qlawqn Rm 132 Adam received a B.A. in geology from Macalester College and a M.S. in hydrogeology from the University of Montana. He has about 20 years of diversified professional experience as a hydrogeologist, environmental scientist, and earth science educator. Adam taught in SKC’s Environmental Science Department…
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Chris Frissell Hydrology Dept. Faculty chris_frissell@skc.edu 406-275-4081 Piel Qlawqn Rm 131 Chris Frissell began teaching at SKC in spring of 2020. He holds a B.A. in Zoology from the University of Montana, and MS and PhD degrees in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University. His graduate studies concerned stream classification and the relation of watershed…
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Careers in Hydrology Geoscientists held about 33,600 jobs in 2008, while another 8,100 were employed as hydrologists. Among hydrologists, 26 percent were employed in architectural, engineering, and related services, and 19 percent worked for management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The Federal Government employed about 27 percent of hydrologists, mostly within the U.S. Department of…
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B.S. Hydrology The Bachelor’s Degree program provides students with a broad-based theoretical and technological understanding of environmental and physical sciences and prepares students to design and direct research programs related to water resources. Career Opportunities Graduates of the Bachelor Degree program are prepared to secure employment as crew or team leaders or entry-level managers or…
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A.S. Hydrology Career Opportunities Completion of the Associate of Science Degree will provide the student with the necessary skills to work as a hydrology-water quality or geo-technician within the Reservation area, the U.S. Forest Service, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Bureau of Reclamation, the United States Geological Society, and other earth science disciplines. The AS…
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Hydrology Program Description The hydrology program provides the opportunity for interdisciplinary study of physical, chemical, and biological water resources and their management. Students will gain theoretical, conceptual, computational, and practical knowledge/experiences in qualifying, monitoring, quantifying, and managing today’s water resource challenges with particular emphasis on facing Tribal lands. Completion of The Associate of Science Degree…
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