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Modeling of Hydrological Processes

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Course abstract

The purpose of the study course is to present the history of development of hydrological process models and to learn in depth the skills of working on the conceptual hydrological model METQ.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

After successful completion of this course, student:
1. Understand the key components of the hydrological processes and the basic principles for the modelling of hydrological processes (2 quizzes).
2. Is able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in the modelling of hydrological processes (2 practical works).

3. Capable of using theoretical knowledge in the modelling of hydrological processes, independently perform hydrological process modelling. (2 practical works and 2 seminars).

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Basic principles, application, breakdown for the modelling of hydrological processes (4 h)
2 hydrological process modelling data systems, technologies, calibration and validation, reliability, integration (4 h)
3Historical development of hydrological process models (4 h)
4 Modeling of hydrological processes in Latvia (4 h)
5 Large catchment area models (4 h)
6 Surface run-off models (4 h)
7 Surface runoff and water quality models (4 h)
8 Urban catchment areas (4 h)
9 Models of catchment areas for agricultural areas (4 h)
10 Planning and management models (4 h)
11 Construction of the hydrological processes model METQ (4 h)
12 Data input and calibration of the hydrological process model METQ (4 h)
13 Validation of a hydrological process model METQ (4 h)
14Use of the model of hydrological processes METQ in the modelling of the unexplored basins (4 h)
15 Hydrological process model METQ and flow transformations (4 h)

16 Use of the results of the hydrological process model METQ to address water management issues (4 h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Formal test with a grade.
1. Attending lectures, practical works and active participation in two seminars;
2. Developing and successful presentations of four practical works;

3. Positive evaluation of two formal tests.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

1. The student must independently prepare for two formal tests on the topics covered in the lectures.
2. The student shall perform studies of scientific and practical literature and analyses the obtained findings according to the topics of seminars.

3. Development of practical works takes place in the auditorium. The descriptive part of the submitted paper (work), the graphic material and its design should be performed independently, following the requirements of guidelines for the student research paper (work) and other instructions.

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. two formal tests, up to 10 points can be obtained in each (maximum 20 points);
b. four practical works, up to 10 points can be obtained in each (maximum 40 points);
c. two seminars, up to 10 points can be obtained in each (maximum 20 points);
d. participation in all lectures (maximum 10 points, at 100% attendance);
e. Practical works in the e-studies system have been submitted within the deadlines (maximum 10 points).
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).

Compulsory reading

1. Ward R.C., Robinson M. Principles of Hydrology. 4th edition. London: McGrawHill, 2000. 450 p.;

2. Singh P. V., Frevert D. K. Watershed Models. New York: Taylor&Francis, 2006. 653 p.

Further reading

1. Singh P. V., Frevert D. K. Watershed Models. New York: Taylor&Francis, 2006. 653 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Nordic Hydrology. IWA Publishing online. ISSN Print 0029-1277. Pieejams: http://www.iwaponline.com/nh/toc.htm
2. Journal of Hydrology. Published by Elsevier Science. ISSN: 0022-1694. Pieejams LLU FB datubāzē Science Direct http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/00221694
3. Hydrological Sciences Journal. Published by Taylor and Francis Group. ISSN (printed) 0262-6667. ISSN (electronic) 2150-3435.

Notes

The course is included in limited choice electives of the academic master's study programme "Environmental, Water and Land Engineering" full-time studies.