GEG4344

Hydrology

(ENG)

L Soste

6 points + 24 lecture hours, 24 tutorial hours and 6 field-trip hours + First semester + Gippsland/OCDL + Prerequisite: GEG3343

Synopsis: Introduction to hydrologic cycle. Temporal and spatial variation of rainfall. Catchment processes: interception, infiltration, percolation, surface runoff. Streamflow processes: velocity variations. Measurement of streamflow. Rating curve extrapolation. Quality Processes. Groundwater processes. Major analysis/design techniques commonly used in Australian hydrologic engineering practice.

Assessment: Examinations: 70% + Major project: 30%