Level II

The River Morphology & Applications course trains students to conduct a geomorphic characterization and delineate stream types using the stream classification method as published in Applied River Morphology (Rosgen, 1996). A combination of lecture and field sessions provides practical experience in the following subjects and activities:

• Integrating fluvial geomorphology concepts with problem-solving techniques
• Learning and mapping fluvial landscapes and valley types
• Pre-mapping landscapes and stream types on aerial photos and topographic maps
• Field validation of the bankfull stage at a USGS gage station
• Regional curve development
• Field methods to properly measure morphological variables and develop dimensionless ratios for assessment and design
• Stream succession and the central tendency of rivers
• Reference reach selection and applications
• Management applications using stream types