HYDROLOGY of DROUGHTS and FLOODS

AIM

It involves the development of necessary forecasting methods by examining extreme natural events such as drought and floods that occur due to climate change and variability resulting from global warming. Some examples of drought and flood events in our country are given on these subjects.

CONTENT

This course contains; İntroduction,Hydrological cycle elements.,Drought events.,Drought indices.,Drought duration, severity and frequency.,Flood types.,Annual floods.,The cut-off level floods.,Flood probability calculations.,Flood forecasts.,Protection against floods.,Meteorological drought.,Hydrological drought.,Reviewing topics..

1. 1

   Expresses drought and flood.

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

2. 2

   Makes models concerning drought anf flood events.

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

3. 3

   Predicts future expectations about droughts and floods

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

4. 4

   Examins standard drought indices.

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

WEEKLY PLAN

1. WEEK 1

   İntroduction

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

2. WEEK 2

   Hydrological cycle elements.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

3. WEEK 3

   Drought events.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

4. WEEK 4

   Drought indices.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

5. WEEK 5

   Drought duration, severity and frequency.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

6. WEEK 6

   Flood types.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

7. WEEK 7

   Annual floods.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

8. WEEK 8

   The cut-off level floods.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

9. WEEK 9

   Flood probability calculations.

   Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

10. WEEK 10

    Flood forecasts.

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

11. WEEK 11

    Protection against floods.

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

12. WEEK 12

    Meteorological drought.

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

13. WEEK 13

    Hydrological drought.

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

14. WEEK 14

    Reviewing topics.

    Preparation: Previewing book and lecture notes.

ASSESSMENT

• Rate of Midterm Exam to Success50%
• Rate of Final Exam to Success50%

WORKLOAD

READING

• Şen, Z., (2012). Climate Change and Drought Modeling. Water Foundation Publications, 210 pages. Şen, Z., (2012). Climate Change and Flood Modeling. Water Foundation Publications, 210 pages.

TEACHING STAFF

• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞENCOORDINATOR
• Prof.Dr. Zekai ŞEN