ENVG 34444 - Environmental Hydrology

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Environmental Geosciences

Description:

Host University course number and name University of Western Australia; EART-2251 Environmental Hydrology Course description Outcomes: Students are able to apply knowledge of basic science fundamentals, illustrate in-depth technical competence as well as an expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning. Content: This unit assists students to understand and describe quantitatively, where appropriate, the land surface component of the hydrological cycle. The unit provides a holistic treatment of the field of surface hydrology with a focus on heterogeneity and variability, multiple-flow pathways and residence times, water balance and scale issues. In particular, the unit illustrates the processes of precipitation, infiltration and run-off generation, groundwater flow and transport, and evapotranspiration and streamflow through exposition of fundamental theories combined with the analysis and interpretation from observed data. In addition to lectures, regular assignments and the use of the computer for data analyses, there are one or two field trips organised to expose students to field situations and approaches to measurements. Assessment: This comprises a final examination, ongoing assignments and reports. Students are assessed on their ability to apply knowledge of basic scientific engineering to clearly defined hydrological problems within a limited timeframe, together with their ability to think clearly, demonstrate understanding, communicate effectively and solve problems. They also demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of basic hydrological and engineering fundamentals to solve clearly defined problems, and demonstrate independent learning through the reading of additional material outside of the classroom.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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