Small Watershed Hydrology

3 credits · Graduate

This course focuses on deterministic mathematical modeling of component hydrological processes (infiltration, evapotranspiration, surface and subsurface runoff). The architecture of commonly used event and continuous-based hydrologic simulation models is presented, along with best practices for the parameterization, calibration and validation of watershed models. Assignments focus on the development and use of an industry standard hydrologic model to simulate flood event hydrology and to develop a sustainable water resource management strategy for a small watershed. EXCLUSIONS: BIOE 6000; ENVE 4000