Course Overview
This course presents the basic concepts and techniques needed for watershed analysis and drainage facility design. Basic observation and estimation skills are developed through worksheets, mapwork and a small field project. Fundamental concepts include rainfall intensity, runoff, catchment area, streamflow, infiltration, mass balance, snowmelt, rainfall frequency, and the hydrologic cycle. The streamflow estimation procedures presented are the rational method and the unit hydrograph.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental concepts and physical quantities of the hydrologic cycle. [1]
- Perform a map-based drainage basin analysis. [2]
- Analyze rainfall, snowmelt, runoff, and stream flow data, and produce useful engineering data products. [1, 2]
- Apply the Rational Method to storm drainage design. [1, 2, 3, 6]
- Apply the Unit Hydrograph method to the prediction of design flows in streams and rivers. [1, 2]
- Produce synthetic design storms using SCS and alternating block methods. [1, 2]
Effective as of Fall 2024
Related Programs
Applied Hydrology (CIVL 1060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
- Civil Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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