HYDROLOGIC DESIGN
An introduction to the design of engineering structures which control and/or utilize runoff, emphasizing the sizing of structures to meet hydrologic uncertainty. Applies principles and techniques from several disciplines, including hydrology, hydraulics, probability and statistics. Specific techniques include flood frequency analysis; risk analysis; design storm and historic storm techniques; rainfall-runoff modeling.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: G L E/CIV ENGR 291 and CIV ENGR 311 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Summer 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the rationale for NRCS hydrologic methods and apply these methods to quantify the increase in runoff resulting from urbanization of a plot of land. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe contemporary low impact development practices and specific best management practices that help mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization on stormwater quantity and quality. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Utilize modeling software common to water resource engineering practice to design urban stormwater conveyance system components and best management practices. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Explain the key steps and considerations in the permitting, design, and management of stormwater infrastructure. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Estimate flood probabilities and risk, and describe strategies for managing the risk. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Describe contemporary stormwater and flooding issues and their impact on society and the natural environment. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Explain the rationale for NRCS hydrologic methods and apply these methods to quantify the increase in runoff resulting from urbanization of a plot of land. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe contemporary low impact development practices and specific best management practices that help mitigate the adverse effects of urbanization on stormwater quantity and quality. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Utilize modeling software common to water resource engineering practice to design urban stormwater conveyance system components and best management practices. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Explain the key steps and considerations in the permitting, design, and management of stormwater infrastructure. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 5. Estimate flood probabilities and risk, and describe strategies for managing the risk. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Describe contemporary stormwater and flooding issues and their impact on society and the natural environment. Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027