HSAC - UF Water Institute

Hydrologic Sciences Academic Concentration

The Hydrologic Sciences Academic Concentration (HSAC) is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to broaden the skills of graduate students in science and engineering who are interested in all aspects of water; i.e., occurrence, distribution, circulation, and use on and in earth. The hydrologic sciences deal with all issues pertinent to both quantity and quality of water. The emphasis of the HSAC is training students to have a thorough understanding of the physical, chemical, and biological aspects of hydrologic processes occurring at a broad range of spatial and temporal scales, as well as on developing skills in hydrologic management and policy based on a strong background in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, and law. The HSAC emphasizes broad training, but not at the expense of rigor in specific areas of expertise.

Because of the geophysical ubiquity of water and its significance in all aspects of life, research and education programs in hydrologic sciences involve the cooperative efforts of various natural science disciplines, engineering disciplines, social sciences, and law. Thus, faculty from the following departments participate in the hydrologic sciences academic concentration.

Participating Departments

Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Civil and Coastal Engineering (*civil program only)
Environmental Engineering
School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatics Sciences
Geography
Geological Sciences
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

The Hydrologic Science Academic Concentration is managed by a Coordinating Committee, comprised of seven elected members, ensuring diversity across hydrologic science disciplines and contributing departments.

Apply to HSAC

Students

Eligibility

Enrollment

Be enrolled as a graduate student in a department that participates in the HSAC.
Supervisory Committee

Choose a supervisory committee that meets HSAC requirements (please note that HSAC affiliate faculty is separate from Water Institute affiliate faculty).
- Non-thesis masters students require at least one HSAC affiliate faculty member.
- Thesis masters and Ph.D. students require at least two HSAC affiliate faculty members.

When you submit your supervisory committee form to your department’s Academic Advising Office, make sure that you are listed on the form as a member of the concentration ( i.e. enter Track code=HDS)

Plan of Study

Develop a Plan of Study that meets the requirements set forth in the Curriculum page. Please be aware that courses for the concentration must be completed by the end of the second to last semester before graduation.

-> Due to availability of courses required for HSAC topics, students are encouraged to prioritize completion of Topic 1 and 2.

HSAC Student Application Bylaws and Guidelines

Faculty

All interested faculty at the University of Florida whose research and teaching interests align with the HSAC mission are invited to apply to be an affiliated faculty of HSAC.

All members shall be accorded full voting privileges, should be available for service upon HSAC committees, and members who supervise HSAC graduate students are responsible for ensuring compliance with HSAC academic requirements and policy.

HSAC Faculty Application Bylaws and Guidelines