CE421 APPLIED SURFACE HYDROLOGY
| Course Code: | 5620421 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NURUNNİSA USUL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
In this course students will understand how hydrologic data are collected and corrected and then using these data to be able to apply hydrologic methods in the design of hydraulic structures.
Course Content
Hydrologic cycle and climate. Basin characteristics. Precipitation and streamflow data and their analysis. Hydrograph analysis. Statistical analysis of hydrologic data. DAD and IDF curves. Applications in all these subjects. Prerequisite: CE 378
Course Learning Outcomes
Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:
- understand the importance of hydrological concepts
- work on multi-disciplinary teams
- communicate effectively
- identify and solve engineering problems
- assess the importance of professional and ethical responsibility
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||