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Applied Hydrology

Course developers

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to provide basic knowledge of theoretical and practical matters of the atmosphere and hydrosphere. The interactive use of lectures and practical works allows for a more detailed understanding of the concept of atmospheric bases, weather forecasting and water life cycle balance sheet methods.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After successful completion of this course, student:
1. Manage the basics of hydrology and meteorology (10 minitests).
2. Is able to meet the needs of the sector in the calculation of the water balance of river basins (3 practical works).

3. Capable of applying the acquired skills and necessary information in the performance of hydrological and meteorological calculations (3 laboratory works).

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Introduction. Hydrological object, classification and methods. (3 h)
2. Water on Earth's bullet. Water supplies. (3 h)
3. Physical and chemical properties of water. (3 h)
4. The nature of the water. Water balance. (3 h)
5. Water resources. (3 h)
6. Climate. Latvian climate. Climate change. (3 h)
7. Rivers. River basin and hydrographic network. (3 h)
8. River valley, floodplain, bed. (3 h)
9. Water flow in river beds (3 h)
10. Hydrological regime of rivers. (3 h)
11. River runoff. River sands. (3 h)
12. Basic principles for hydrological calculations. (3 h)
13. Mathematical statistical methods in hydrology. (3 h)
14. Necessity of statistical methods and definition of the size of the estimate. (3 h)
15. Statistical processing of hydrological observation lines. (3 h)

16. Mathematical models in hydrology. (3 h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Exam

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. The student should prepare himself for mini-tests on topics and home reading in lectures.
2. Works in practice are developed in the audience. The descriptive part of the work to be submitted, the graphic material and the design thereof shall be performed independently in conformity with the task, the rules for drawing up student works and other indications.

3. The development of laboratory works takes place in the audience. The descriptive part of the work to be submitted, the graphic material and the design thereof shall be performed independently in conformity with the task, the rules for drawing up student works and other indications.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

1. General. The evaluation of the study course depends on the sum of points obtained during the semester, tests and practical work. A maximum of 100 points can be obtained, corresponding to 10 points.
2. Activities:
a. ten, mini tests, up to 2 points can be obtained in each (maximum 20 points);
b. three practical works, up to 10 points can be obtained in each (maximum 30 points);
c. three laboratory works, up to 10 points can be obtained in each (maximum 30 points);
d. participation in all lectures (maximum 5 points, at 100% attendance);
e. Practical works in the e-studies system have been submitted within the deadlines.
The final assessment according to the total amount of points received during the semester:
• less than 50 points – 3 (unsatisfactory);
• 50...54 points - 4 (almost satisfactory);
• 55...59 points - 5 (satisfactory);
• 60...69 points - 6 (almost good);
• 70...79 points - 7 (good);
• 80...89 points - 8 (very good);
• 90...95 points - 9 (excellent);
• 96...100 points - 10 (with distintion).

An examination in written form at the end of the semester shall be organised for students who, in practical, laboratory works and tests, have obtained a lower grade than 8 (very good) in the joint assessment.

Compulsory reading

1. Zīverts A. Hidroloģija (Ievads un hidroloģiskie aprēķini). Jelgava: LLU, 2004. 104 lpp.
2. Sarma B. Hidrometrija, hidroloģija un noteces regulēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1990. 189 lpp.

Further reading

1. Ahrens C. D. Meteorology today. Pacific Grove: Brooks/Cole, Thomson Learning, 2000. 586 p.+ CD “Blue Skies”
2. Pandalons V., Iljins U. Meteoroloģija I daļa. Jelgava: LLU, 1999. 111 lpp.
3. Guide to hydrological practices. [tiešsaiste]. World Meteorological Organization, 1994. 735 p. [skatīts 03.05.2018.] Pieejams: https://portal.camins.upc.edu/materials_guia/250144/2013/WMOENG.pdf

Periodicals and other sources

1. Nordic Hydrology . Published by IWA Publishing. ISSN: 0029-1277.
2. World's Water. ISSN: 1528-7165

Notes

Professional bachelor study program Environment and Water Management