AE1602 Hydrology 7.5 credits
The course presents the fundamental processes in the hydrological cycle
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The hydrological cycle
Atmospheric water
Subsurface water: infiltration, recharge, unsaturated and saturated flow. Test pumping. Groundwater prospecting and supply. Surface water: streamflow hydrographs, direct runoff, the unit hydrograph
Hydrologic statistics, frequency analysis, hydrologic design
Intended learning outcomes
The course presents the processes in the hydrological cycle, gives computational ability and knowledge about field methods
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Geology and Geotechnical Engineering besides Fluid Mechanics for Built Environment
Recommended prerequisites
SF1633 Differential Equations I or SF1676 Differential Equations with Applications or equivalent course.
Equipment
Literature
Meddelas vid kursstart
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- FÄL1 - Field Exercise, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Examination, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVNA - Exercise, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Approved written examination TENA; 3,0 ECTS grade scale: A-F and approved exercise, ÖVNA, 3.5 ECTS and Field Exercise, FÄL1 1.0 ECTS with grade scale: P, F
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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