Hydrology CIVL 4340

Course description:

This course covers the principles of the physical hydrology and its engineering applications. It covers the the processes involved in generation, and movement of water above and below the ground surface, which compose the natural hydrological cycle. The course also covers the principles of the frequency analysis for the purposes of hydrological design and analysis. The urban hydrology is studied through this course, in order to introduce the design approaches for the stormwater drainage and harvesting systems. This course introduces the principles for analysis of groundwater systems that includes the confined and unconfined aquifers. The concepts of wells analysis and design are covered. The course utilizes a variety of software and computer applications for the hydrological analysis applications.

Course Aims:

This course ultimately aims at:                                                                                               
  • Introducing the students to the design and analysis approaches of the variety of hydrological facilithies.
  • Develop an understanding of the hydrological process and techniques. applied for the provision of stable and high quality water resources.
  • Provide an explanation of the hazards and environmental issues associated with water resources. 
  • Design a storm retarding basin for an urban drainage system.
  • Design a main channel for an irrigation scheme including flow regulation.


Course outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:            
  • Able to analyze hydrological problems considering the interrelations between relevant physical phenomena.
  • To follow the appropriate approaches for the design of hydrological facilities according to the available data, and the case conditions. The student is expected to have the sufficient knowledge that qualifies him/her to judge the validity of the models for each case.
  • To use computerized software appropriately in order to produce engineering reports and designs that satisfy the professional requirements in the field.