LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student ...
- Understands water balance and runoff generation mechanism in areas of different land use [Knowledge]
- Understands linkages from runoff processes to generation of nutrient and sediment loads [Knowledge]
- Is able to compile meteorological data for hydrological models [Skill]
- Is able to construct simple hydrological models and apply models in areas of different land use [Skill]
- Can make a plan of agricultural land drainage [Skill]
- Has improved systematic thinking based on modelling concepts [Identity]
- Has enhanced preparedness for hydrological impact assessments [Identity]
Credits: 5
Schedule: 10.01.2022 - 24.02.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Harri Koivusalo
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
History of hydrological modelling; Precipitation-runoff processes in forests, peatlands, agricultural areas, and urban areas; Construction and application of conceptual and process-based precipitation-runoff models; Stormwater modeling in urban areas; Estimation of sediment and nutrient loads in areas of different land use.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures, demonstrations, weekly exercises, exam. Assessment of the course is based on the exercises and the exam.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Study material is announced in the first lecture and in the course home page in MyCourses.
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
2 Zero Hunger
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Course components are valid until the next time the course is given or as arranged separately.
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Spring III
2021-2022 Spring III
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=WAT-E2030
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
A limited number of students will be accepted to the course, with preference given to students in the Master s Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering. Other students may be selected based on Motivation Letter and/or other criteria.
The course may not be organized if fewer than 5 students register to the course.