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ESM423Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Hydrology And Water Resources

This course introduces the fundamental principles of hydrology and water resources. It explores the hydrologic cycle, including precipitation, infiltration, evaporation, and runoff. Students will learn about groundwater and surface water resources, drainage basins, and the impact of human activities on water quality and availability. The course also covers erosion, flooding, sediment transport, and strategies for sustainable water resources management.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
HydrologyWater ResourcesHydrologic CycleRunoffWater Management

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Hydrologic Cycle

2

Groundwater Resources

3

Surface Water Resources

4

Precipitation

5

Humidity

6

Runoff

7

Erosion

8

Flooding

9

Sediment Transport

10

Water Resources Management

Total Topics10 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Hydrologist

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Water Resources Manager

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Environmental Consultant

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Civil Engineer

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Environmental Scientist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Water Resources ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingCivil EngineeringAgricultureGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 1: Definition and Scope of Hydrology

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to hydrology and its scope.
  • •Define hydrology and discuss its importance.
  • •Identify and describe the major branches of hydrology.

Unit 2: Brief History of the Development of Hydrology

2 study hours
  • •Explore the early stages of hydrology development.
  • •Examine the modern stage of hydrology development.
  • •Identify major contributors to hydrology and their contributions.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 3: Basic Properties of Water

3 study hours
  • •Study the structure of water molecules.
  • •Discuss the three states of water and their properties.
  • •Explain water's role as a universal solvent and its impact on climate.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 4: The Hydrologic Cycle

3 study hours
  • •Define the hydrologic cycle and its components.
  • •Describe the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
  • •Understand the importance of the hydrologic cycle for water supply.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction

3h

Unit 5: Applications of Hydrology

3 study hours
  • •Explore the applications of hydrology in society.
  • •Discuss the role of hydrologists in water supply, flood control, and environmental protection.
  • •Examine the use of hydrology in water balance determination and dam design.
Week
5

Module II

3h

Unit 1: Concept of the Drainage Basin

3 study hours
  • •Define drainage basin and its key features.
  • •Discuss the different drainage basin patterns.
  • •Understand how drainage basins are used for hydrological modeling.
Week
6

Module II

3h

Unit 2: Ground Water Resources

3 study hours
  • •Define groundwater and its formation.
  • •Examine the problems of groundwater management, including depletion and pollution.
  • •Discuss the concepts of aquifers and water tables.
Week
7

Module II

3h

Unit 3: Surface Water Resources

3 study hours
  • •Define surface water and its sources.
  • •Distinguish between overland flow and stream flow.
  • •Identify the various forms of surface water pollution.
Week
8

Module II

3h

Unit 4: Precipitation

3 study hours
  • •Define precipitation and its formation.
  • •Describe the types of precipitation: cyclonic, convectional, and orographic.
  • •Understand the measurement of precipitation using rain gauges.
Week
9

Module II

3h

Unit 5: Humidity

3 study hours
  • •Define humidity and its types.
  • •Distinguish between specific and relative humidity.
  • •Describe the instruments used in measuring humidity.
Week
10

Module III

6h

Unit 1: Interception

3 study hours
  • •Define interception and its importance.
  • •State the factors affecting interception.
  • •Describe the measurement of interception.

Unit 2: Infiltration

3 study hours
  • •Define infiltration and its importance.
  • •List and discuss the factors that influence infiltration.
  • •Discuss the commonly used methods in measuring infiltration.
Week
11

Module III

3h

Unit 3: Soil Moisture

3 study hours
  • •Define soil moisture and state its importance.
  • •Identify soil properties affecting soil moisture.
  • •Describe the measurement process of soil moisture.
Week
12

Module III

3h

Unit 4: Evaporation and Evapotranspiration

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate between evaporation and transpiration.
  • •Identify the factors driving the evaporation process.
  • •Understand the measurement of evaporation and evapotranspiration.
Week
13

Module III

3h

Unit 5: Runoff

3 study hours
  • •Define runoff and its components.
  • •Distinguish between quick flow and delayed flow.
  • •Identify sources and components of runoff.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the definitions and processes of the hydrologic cycle (Units 1-4 of Module I).

2

Create diagrams illustrating groundwater and surface water interactions (Units 1-3 of Module II).

3

Practice calculating relative humidity and analyzing precipitation patterns (Units 4-5 of Module II).

4

Study the factors influencing runoff and erosion (Units 1-5 of Module III and Unit 1 of Module IV).

5

Understand the various methods for flood control and sediment management (Units 2-3 of Module IV).

6

Focus on the key dimensions of water resources development and management (Unit 5 of Module IV).

7

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and self-assessment exercises.

8

Create concept maps linking key concepts from each module.

9

Allocate specific time slots for focused study and revision each week.

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