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: 09.01.2025 - 20.02.2025
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
6 Clean Water and Sanitation
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring III
2025-2026 Spring IIIRegistration:
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). 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. The course may not be organized if fewer than 5 students register to the course.