Course Overview
This course covers the procedures involved in the creation of hydrological maps, with emphasis on utilization. Topics will include: delineation of slope drainage networks (air photo interpretation and ground measurement of streamflow, snowpack and water quality. The use of hydrometric instruments is demonstrated. A field trip is arranged when and if suitable sites are available. truthing), and mapping conventions, the
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Define hydrology and hydrometrics.
- Understand the Overland Flow Model.
- Classify types of streams according to the spatial patterns and flow regimes.
- Identify components of the hydrograph.
- Delineate a watershed and determine watershed characteristics such as drainage density, pattern, stream order and stream magnitude.
- Understand how watershed characteristics influence the storm hydrograph.
- Describe dominant hydrologic processes and flow regimes in British Columbia.
- Understand flow relations in a channel.
- Estimate flow using Manning's Equation.
- Calculate discharge through a culvert and/or weir using reference flow equations.
- Describe the stage-discharge relationship and how it is used.
- Compare the function and application of the two most popular types of current meter.
- Explain the difficulties involved in accurately metering stream discharge and identify potential sources of error.
- Calculate discharge using the mid-section method.
- Describe the function and operation of a hydrometric station and relate the function of all of its components.
- Describe alternate discharge measurement techniques such as dilution gauging.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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