Course Overview
In this course, you will be presented with the basic concepts and techniques needed for watershed analysis and drainage facility design. You will develop basic observation and estimation skills 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 discussed are the rational method and the unit hydrograph.
Domestic fees
$954.61
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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.
- Perform a map-based drainage basin analysis.
- Analyze rainfall, snowmelt, runoff, and stream flow data, and produce useful engineering data products.
- Apply the Rational Method to storm drainage design.
- Apply the Unit Hydrograph method to the prediction of design flows in streams and rivers.
Effective as of Winter 2015
Related Programs
Applied Hydrology (CIVL 1160) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Civil Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Civil Technology
Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of CIVL 1160 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93804
Dates
Jan 07 - Apr 08 Loading
- CRN 93804
- $954.61 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 07 - Apr 08 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SW03 Rm. 3695 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
Yao Hung Lan
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Instructional sessions are delivered by industry subject matter expert instructors.
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