CE5701 HYDROCLIMATOLOGY

Course Code:5625701
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):3 (3.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:8.0
Department:Civil Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Graduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. İSMAİL YÜCEL
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

Precipitation formation process, the surface and atmospheric branch of the hydrologic cycle, land surface-atmosphere interaction, surface energy balance, evapotranspiration, heat and moisture fluxes into the soil and atmospheric boundary layer.


Course Content

Precipitation formation process, the surface and atmospheric branch of the hydrologic cycle, land surface-atmosphere interaction, surface energy balance, evapotranspiration, heat and moisture fluxes into the soil and atmospheric boundary layer.


Course Learning Outcomes

  • understand global atmospheric circulation and its impacts on regional processes
  • understand the interaction between land surface and atmosphere 
  • formulate energy and water balance through land surface atmosphere modeling systems

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results.
2Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art.
3Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices.
4Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques.
5Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences.
6Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts.