Hydrologic Models CWR 6535
Course:
CWR 6535, HydrologicModels (Surface Hydrology); 3 credits
W 6:00-8:30 p.m. CPR 339 (A web instruction assisted course)
Coordinator:
Dr. Mark Ross, Associate Professor
Office: ENG 307 or CEE office (ENG 139)
Hours: 11:30-12:30 p.m. TR; 4:00-5:00 p.m. W (or by appointment)
Email: mross@eng.usf.edu
Web: www.eng.usf.edu/~mross
Summary:
A study of the principles of surface water simulation (computer modeling)including precipitation, precipitation losses, rainfall excess, runoff, streamflow, infiltration and percolation. An introduction to surface water hydrologic analysis for engineers and scientists.
Objectives:
To present the theoretical and applied principles of hydrologic modeling of surface hydrology and to examine various numerical hydrologic models used in engineering practice. Emphasis will be on developing a broad perspective of available runoff model types, limitations and applicability of each to meet specific objectives. This course is not a "how to" short course on the use of a particular model but instead an intensive orientation to the theoretical concepts and basis of the more common hydrologic models.
Pre-requisites
1. CWR 4103 Water Resources Engineering (or equivalent),
2. Working familiarity with PC's, Windows and a Web Browser,
3. Fortran 77, Spreadsheet, or BASIC Programming skills
Required Text:
Course notes on web site only. Optional Text:
Bedient, Philip B., and Huber, Wayne C., Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis, 2nd Edition, Addison-Wesley Publishing, 1992. Project:
Model test applications on selected basin.