Course - Hydrology - TVM4105
Hydrology
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Course content
The hydrological cycle. Climate. Hydrological processes, precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, groundwater and runoff. Theory for runoff generation. Water in saturated and unsaturated zone. Snowhydrology. Ice on lakes and in rivers. Measurement and calculation of hydrological processes. Numerical models. Floods. Urban hydrology. Hydrological prognosis. The course focuses on quantitative hydrology with an emphasis on calculation and analysis.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge on:
- The hydrological cycle and the water balance
- Basic knowledge on hydrological processes central in water balance studies
- Basic knowledge of computation and measurements, and some knowledge on data sources and data analysis.
Skills
The candidate should be able to:
- Use hydrological data for inflow and flood analysis
- Know measurement techniques for discharge and snow storage
- Calculations of processes and the water balance.
General competence
The candidate can:
- Identify hydrological problems relevant for other subject areas within civil and environmental engineering.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, exercises and field work. Exercises with a focus on hydrological measurement methodology.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
12 exercises will be handed out during the semester, of these 8 must be approved to access the exam.
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Course materials
S.L. Dingman, "Physical Hydrology 2nd or 3rd edition". Copies from articles and books.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| SIB5010 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Technological subjects