Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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
Prerequisites
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.