Module Identifier GG31710  
Module Title HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES AND MODELLING  
Academic Year 2002/2003  
Co-ordinator Dr Tony Jones  
Semester Semester 1  
Course delivery Lecture   20 Hours 10 x 2 hours  
  Practical   Field Days. 1/2 day. Transport costs to be shared by students.  
Assessment Semester Exam   2 Hours Unseen written exam. Answer two questions from four in two hours.   100%  
  Supplementary Exam   2 Hours Same format - unseen written exam. Answer two questions from four in two hours.   100%  

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module, students shall be able to demonstrate knowledge of

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.

Content

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

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