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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Geography

121-360 Environmental Hydrology A

Note:

Credit cannot be obtained for both this subject and 121-305 Environmental Hydrology B or Faculty of Arts subjects 121-349 or 121-350.

Credit Points:

23.0

Coordinator:

Dr B Finlayson

Prerequisite/s:

121-220 Water Resources or 121-212 Geomorphology or equivalent as approved by the course coordinator.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Two hours of lectures and three hours of practical work a week; seven days of field work

Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

  • be able to acquire, analyse and present data relating to catchment characteristics and stream hydrographs;

  • understand the hydraulic principles governing flow in open channels;

  • understand the principles of fluvial geomorphology;

  • be aware of the importance of streams as habitats and the problems of river and catchment management.

Content:

Understanding the management, conservation and restoration of streams for their intrinsic environmental value. Stream hydrology and hydraulics; fluvial geomorphology; statistical hydrology; environmental flows and in-stream habitat.

Assessment:

Practical and field trip reports of up to 6000 words and a 2-hour examination. Students must successfully complete all requirements of the subject. Weighting of assessment items will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

Prescribed Texts:

  • Gordon, N. D, McMahon, T. A. & Finlayson, B. L., Stream Hydrology: An Introduction for Ecologists, Wiley International 1992.
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