| Module Identifier |
GG31710 |
| Module Title |
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES AND MODELLING |
| Academic Year |
2003/2004 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Tony Jones |
| Semester |
Intended for use in future years |
| Next year offered |
N/A |
| Next semester offered |
N/A |
| Course delivery |
Practical | Field Days. 1/2 day. Transport costs to be shared by students. |
| |
Lecture | 20 Hours 10 x 2 hours |
| Assessment |
| Assessment Type | Assessment Length/Details | Proportion |
|---|
| 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
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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
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
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6