The discussion centers around recommendations for hydrology textbooks suitable for undergraduate civil engineering students. The original poster mentions using "Physical Hydrology" (2nd Edition) by S. Lawrence Dingman for their hydrology course, which follows prerequisites in introductory geology and physics. They also reference "Applied Hydrogeology" (4th Edition) by C.W. Fetter, initially mistakenly identifying it as the hydrology text. The conversation highlights the importance of applied content in hydrology studies and the relevance of foundational knowledge in geology and physics for understanding these subjects. Another participant clarifies their background in Earth Sciences, differentiating their academic focus from civil engineering.
