Module Identifier |
GG31710 |
Module Title |
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES AND MODELLING |
Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
Co-ordinator |
Dr Tony Jones |
Semester |
Intended for use in future years |
Next year offered |
N/A |
Next semester offered |
N/A |
Course delivery |
Lecture | 20 Hours 10 x 2 hours |
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Practicals / Field Days | 1/2 day |
Assessment |
Supplementary examination | 2 Hours Same format - unseen written exam. Answer two questions from four in two hours. | 100% |
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Exam | 2 Hours Unseen written exam. Answer two questions from four in two hours. | 100% |
Module Outline (Lecture Themes)
The course concentrates on the land-based components of the hydrological cycle. Emphasis is placed on the role of process theory in the development of effective and transferable models to predict streamflow response.
1. Hydrological theory, overland flow and drainage networks (2 lectures)
2. Evaporation and interception
3. Infiltration and soil moisture
4. Groundwater
5. Diffuse throughflow
6. Macropores, pipeflow and contributing areas (2 lectures)
7. Snowmelt processes
8. Modelling (3 lectures)
9. Field trip to Institute of Hydrology
Module Aims
The module aims to impart a working knowledge of hydrological theory and techniques. The course concentrates on the land-based components of the hydrological cycle. Emphasis is placed on the role of process theory in the development of effective and transferable models to predict streamflow response.
Module objectives / Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students shall be able to demonstrate knowledge of
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the processes of surface and subsurface water movement
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the processes of evaporation and interception
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hydrological theory and techniques
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the techniques used in measurement and modelling
Reading Lists
Books
** Recommended Text
Anderson, M.G., and Burt T.P. (eds). (1990)
Process studies in hillslope Hydrology. Wiley ISBN 0-471-92714-7
Jones, J.A.A.. (1999)
Global Hydrology. Reprint. Addison Wesley Longman ISBN 0-582-09861-0
Kirby, M.J. (ed.). (1978)
Hillslope Hydrology. Wiley ISBN 0-471-99510-X
Shaw, E.M.. (1988)
Hydrology in Practice. Von Nostrand ISBN 0-278-00061-4
Ward, R.C., and Robinson, M.. (2000)
Principles of Hydrology. 4th. McGraw-Hill ISBN 0-07-709502-2