CE553
Surface and Groundwater
Hydrology
(3 - 0:3)
Description: Hydrologic
cycle evaporation; transpiration; precipitation; runoff; hydrographs, aquifers; Darcy’s law; well hydraulics,
watershed characteristics, channel routing, frequency analysis.
Pre-requisite: Hydraulic Engineering CE352
Student Assessment and Grading: Assignments (10%), Term paper (10%), 2 Exams @ 20% each (40%), Final Exam (40%)
Learning outcomes, delivery and assessment methods- Cross Reference Table:
Student Learning Outcome
Method of Delivery
Examples and
problems
Assessment Methods
Assignments, projects
and exams
Program objectives
a, b, e
2. Apply the probability concepts in
hydrological forecasting by introducing
students the probability concepts,
probability distributions, empirical
frequency distribution analysis
3. understand the precipitation concepts
and measurements. Interpretation and
quantification of precipitation data.
Estimate
the
average
watershed
precipitation. Understand and apply the
intensity-Duration-frequency curves.
4. determine
the
evaporation
and
transpiration from water bodies and
watersheds using the energy budget
method, the water budget method and
empirical methods
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c,d ,e,g
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c,d ,e,g
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c, e
5. Understand the watershed characteristics and
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c,d ,e,g
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c,d ,e,g
1. understand the hydrologic cycle as a
mass balance
infiltration process. The student should be
able to calculate the time of concentration
and the amount of infiltration using different
methods.
6.
Understand surface runoff process
and analyze the hydrograph
components. Students should be
able to construct the unit
hydrograph
and
the
total
7.
hydrograph for any watershed
Understand Groundwater aquifer
properties, Darcy’s law, and Wells
hydraulics
Examples and
problems
Assignments, projects
and exams
a, b, c,d ,e,g
ABET a-k Engineering and Technology program objectives
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,
science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, to
analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or
process to meet desired needs
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve
engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and
societal context
(i)
(j)
(k)
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to
engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and
modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice
Mapping of course (CE 553) objectives to CE program objectives
Program Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
Assessment
Methods
Course Objective
Delivery Methods
understand the hydrologic cycle as a
mass balance
Assignments, projects
and exams,
Assignments,
projects and
exams, field
trip reports
Apply the probability concepts in
hydrological
forecasting
by
introducing students the probability
concepts, probability distributions,
empirical frequency distribution
analysis
understand
the
precipitation
concepts
and
measurements.
Interpretation and quantification of
precipitation data. Estimate the
average watershed precipitation.
Understand and apply the intensityDuration-frequency curves.
determine the evaporation and
transpiration from water bodies and
watersheds using the energy budget
method, the water budget method
and empirical methods.
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
5.
Understand
the
watershed
characteristics
and
infiltration
process. The student should be able
to calculate the time of concentration
and the amount of infiltration using
different methods.
6. Understand surface runoff process and
analyze the hydrograph components. Students
should be able to construct the unit hydrograph
and the total hydrograph for any watershed
7. Understand Groundwater aquifer properties,
Darcy’s law, and Wells hydraulics
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Assignments, projects
and exams
Assignments,
projects and
exams
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
CE553
Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
Catalog Data
CE553 Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
(3 – 0 : 3)
Hydrologic cycle evaporation; transpiration; precipitation; runoff; hydrographs,
aquifers; Darcy’s law; well hydraulics, watershed characteristics, channel
routing, frequency analysis.
Textbook
Reference
Wanielista M., Kersten R. and Eaglin Ron., Hydrology:Water quantity and quality control,
Second Edition, 1997
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Handout Materials
Wilson E. M., Engineering Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Macmillan Education Ltd., Fourth
edition, 1990.
Linsley, R. K., Kohler M. A., and Paulhus J. L., Hydrology for Engineers, McGraw-Hill Inc., Third edition,
1986.
Bedient, P. B. and W.C. Huber, 1992; “Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis”, second Edition, Addison
Wesley.
Dunne, T. and L. B. Leopold, 1978; “Water in Environmental Planning”, W.H. Freeman Co.
Gupta, R. S., Hydrology & Hydraulic Systems, Second Edition, Waveland Press, Inc., Prospect Heights,
Illinois, 2001.
Coordinator
Dr. Fayez Abdulla
Goals
The objectives of this course are:
- To provide an up to date background on engineering hydrology with special emphasis
on runoff modeling for water resources management.
- To gain factual knowledge on terminology and use of methods of engineering
hydrology; Learn how to apply course material to specific engineering hydrology
problems.
- To Introduce students to surface and groundwater hydrology with emphasis on engineering
-
Learning
Outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Pre-Requisites
by Topic
design and applications
To Introduce students to methods commonly used in engineering hydrology design and practice
understand the hydrologic cycle as a mass balance
Apply the probability concepts in hydrological forecasting by introducing
students the probability concepts, probability distributions, empirical frequency
distribution analysis
understand the precipitation concepts and measurements. Interpretation and
quantification of precipitation data. Estimate the average watershed
precipitation. Understand and apply the intensity-Duration-frequency curves
determine the evaporation and transpiration from water bodies and watersheds
using the energy budget method, the water budget method and empirical
methods.
Understand the watershed characteristics and infiltration process. The student
should be able to calculate the time of concentration and the amount of
infiltration using different methods.
Understand surface runoff process and analyze the hydrograph components.
Students should be able to construct the unit hydrograph and the total
hydrograph for any watershed
Understand Groundwater aquifer properties, Darcy’s law, and Wells hydraulics
1. statistics and probability
3. Fluid and Hydraulics principles
2. mass balance
Topics
1.
hydrologic cycle analysis
3
Lecture (50 min. each)
2.
3.
probability concepts and hydrological forecasting
precipitation concepts, measurements, .interpretation
and quantification
evaporation and transpiration
6
5
Lecture
Lectures
5
6
Lectures
Lectures
12
Lectures
8
Lectures
4.
5.
6.
7.
Computer
Usage
watershed characteristics and infiltration process
surface runoff process
and
hydrograph
components analysis.
Understand Groundwater aquifer properties,
Darcy’s law, and Wells hydraulics
SMADA Program is used to perform various design and analysis of hydrographs and rainfall and
construct the IDF curves and perform frequency analysis
Assessment
and Grading
Assignments.………. 10%
Projects…..………… 10%
2 exams @ 20% each ………… 40%
Final Exam ……………………. 40%
Estimated
Content
Engineering Science
1 Credit
Engineering Design
2 Credit
Prepared by
Dr. Fayez Abdulla
Date:
November 2006