Course code HidZ2002
Credit points 3
Hydrology
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation16.02.2011
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developer
lect.
Kaspars Abramenko
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The main objective of the course is to provide students with increased and interdisciplinary understanding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of hydrology and meteorology. The application of an interactive approach in the lectures and practical works is used to ensure detailed insight in the concept of atmospheric basics, weather forecasting and hydrologic cycle balance methods.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Upon completion of the course students will gain:
• Knowledge in hydrology and atmospheric basics.
• Skills to overview the interdisciplinary character of river basin water balance computations.
• Competence in collecting, evaluating, analysing and using the information in the field of hydrological and meteorological calculation.
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.
3. Pandalons V., Iljins U. Meteoroloģija I daļa, Jelgava: LLU, 1999. 111 lpp.
4. Pandalons V., Iljins U. Meteoroloģija II daļa, Jelgava: LLU, 2001. 174 lpp.
Further reading
1. World Meteorological Organization. Guide to hydrological practices. 1994. 735 p.
2. Ward R.C., Robinson M. Principles of Hydrology. London: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company, 2000. 450 p.
3. Shaw E. M., Beven K.J. Hydrology in Practice. 4th Edition. Spon Press, 2011. 543 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Nordic Hydrology . Published by IWA Publishing. ISSN: 0029-1277.
2. World's Water. ISSN: 1528-7165.