Course - Hydrology - TVM4105
TVM4105 - Hydrology
About
Examination arrangement
Course content
The hydrological cycle. Cimate. 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.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate should have knowledge on:
- The hydrological cycle and the water balance
- Basic knowledge on hydrological processes cental 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.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Specific conditions
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
S.L. Dingman, "Physical Hydrology 2nd or 3rd edition". Copies from articles and books.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIB5010 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: School exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 D , H 2022-12-15 15:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS School exam 100/100 D , H INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"