<p>Consists of Experimental Laboratory and/or computation exercise. Individual reports to be submitted. The lab experiment is collaborative as group. </p>
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This subject introduces the land components of the hydrological cycle. Topics covered include: Hydrology design rainfall; peak discharges; design flood hydrographs; estimation of floods; urban stormwater management; groundwater hydrology. River mechanics continuity equation; plug flow; solute transport; secondary flow; scour. Reservoir processes stratification; mixing; inflows and outflows; seasonal cycles; destratification methods. The contaminant transport process, surface water hydrology, and groundwater hydrology will be emphasized in this subject.

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CS2002 - Catchment, Stream and Lake Engineering

Catchment, Stream and Lake Engineering

Develop the ability to work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and solution of engineering problems pertaining to surface and subsurface flows

Develop an understanding of the processes determining surface and subsurface hydrology, river flows and reservoir and lake dynamics

Develop methods of finding engineering solutions to problems associated with standing and flowing surface water and subsurface flows