CE 531
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Principles of Hydrologic Modeling
Civil and Construction Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Advanced hydrologic and hydraulic principles with an emphasis on modeling for the purpose of planning and designing draining, flood control, and other water resource facilities.
When Taught
Fall.
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
or equivalent.
Title
Applied Hydrology
Learning Outcome
Apply fundamental principles of hydrology in hydrologic and hydraulic models.
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Model Formulation
Learning Outcome
Know how to apply different hydrologic modeling formulation to solve design and analysis problems.
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Data Resources
Learning Outcome
Know where to find digital and other data resources required for hydrologic model development.
Title
Modeling Limitations
Learning Outcome
Understand the limitations and uses of traditional lumped parameter models as well as more advanced physics based models.
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Communicating Model Results
Learning Outcome
Interpret and describe hydrologic modeling results in written reports.
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Teamwork
Learning Outcome
Work together with teammates to develop hydrologic models.
Title
Modern Hydrologic Modeling Tools
Learning Outcome
Learn modern engineering software tools like the Watershed Modeling System (WMS) that process digital data and prepare model inputs.
