HYDROLOGY

AIM

To understand the hydrology concept and the required methodologies and to gain skills for applying mathematics, science and engineering knowledge on the solution of hydrologic problems.

CONTENT

This course contains; Climate and Hydrology,Precipitation,Evaporation,Infiltration,Groundwater flow,Flow records and analysis,River basins,Snow melting,Hydrograph and analysis,Unit hydrograph theory and its applications,Synthetic unit hydrograph,The routing of the hydrograph along the river,Computer-aided analysis of probability and hydrology - (1),Computer-aided analysis of probability and hydrology - (2).

1. 1

   Explain fundamentals of hydrologic cycle.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

2. 2

   Analyze basin, precipitation and floods.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

3. 3

   Perform hydrograph analysis.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

4. 4

   Apply probability to hydrologic analysis.

   Taught by: Problem Solving Method, Self Study Method, Question - Answer Technique, Experiential Learning, Lecture Method · Assessed by: Traditional Written Exam, Homework, Quiz

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   Climate and Hydrology

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

2. WEEK 2

   Precipitation

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

3. WEEK 3

   Evaporation

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

4. WEEK 4

   Infiltration

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

5. WEEK 5

   Groundwater flow

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

6. WEEK 6

   Flow records and analysis

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

7. WEEK 7

   River basins

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

8. WEEK 8

   Snow melting

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

9. WEEK 9

   Hydrograph and analysis

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

10. WEEK 10

    Unit hydrograph theory and its applications

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

11. WEEK 11

    Synthetic unit hydrograph

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

12. WEEK 12

    The routing of the hydrograph along the river

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

13. WEEK 13

    Computer-aided analysis of probability and hydrology - (1)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

14. WEEK 14

    Computer-aided analysis of probability and hydrology - (2)

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success30%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success70%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Hidroloji, M., Bayazit M., Birsen Yayınevi
• Yanmaz, A.M., 2013, Applied Water Resources Engineering, 4th Edition, METU Press Usul, N., 2013, Engineering Hydrology, 3rd Edition, METU Press Mays, Larry W,2010, Water Resources Engineering, John Wiley& Sons Robertson, J.A., Cassidy, J.J., and Chaudhry, M.H., Hydraulic Engineering, John Wiley& Sons

TEACHING STAFF

• Assist.Prof. Ahmet DURAPCOORDINATOR
• Lect.Dr. Cem YILMAZER