Learning goals

By the end of the book, readers should be able to:

represent and solve quantitative water-engineering problems with appropriate algebra, functions, trigonometry, and descriptive statistics;
interpret graphs, tables, formulas, and calculations in context;
communicate assumptions, units, and conclusions clearly; and
check the reasonableness of a calculation before using it to support a decision.

Software

Optional demonstrations use Desmos for graphing and Microsoft Excel for tables, calculations, and charts. Both are tools for checking and communicating mathematics, not substitutes for understanding the underlying method.