Course code HidZ2004
Credit points 3
Applied Hydrology II
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures14
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes18
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 theoretical and practical aspects of river basin management. During the course work students gather information on the medium-sized unexplored river in Latvia for hydrologic design purposes, when assessing options for recreation or power plant construction.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Upon completion of the course students will gain:
• Knowledge in hydrology and hydrometry basics.
• Skills to overview the interdisciplinary character of river basin discharge estimations.
• Competence in collecting, evaluating, analysing and using the information in the field of hydrological design.
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. 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.