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  Course Description
Course Name : Hydrology

Course Code : INS316

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. HATİCE ÖZMEN ÇAĞATAY

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Has the knowledge regarding use of water, control of water, flood protection, determination of design discharge in hydraulic structures, management and planning of water resources, control of quality of water.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach that hydrology is a water science which constitutes the basis of the subjects in the water resources engineering.

Course Contents : Investigation of water formation on earth as well as water distribution, motion of water, changing properties with time of water and relationship between water and environment

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and impotance of hydrology Relevant chapter Give a lecture
2 Precipitations Relevant chapter Give a lecture
3 Evaporation Relevant chapter Give a lecture
4 Infiltration Relevant chapter Give a lecture
5 Groundwater Zones of groundwater Relevant chapter Give a lecture
6 Groundwater Hydraulics of wells and water supply Relevant chapter Give a lecture
7 Streamflow Flow measurement, determination of discharge on stream cross-section Relevant chapter Give a lecture
8 Surface flow Characteristics of river basin Relevant chapter Give a lecture
9 Mid term exam Exam
10 Hydrograph Analysis Elements of hydrographs, direct runoff and base flow Relevant chapter Give a lecture
11 Hydrograph Analysis Unit hydrograph theory Relevant chapter Give a lecture
12 Flood Routing Relevant chapter Give a lecture
13 Application of Statistics in Hydrology Theory of probability, Risk Relevant chapter Give a lecture
14 Application of Statistics in Hydrology Statistical distrubutions in hydrology Relevant chapter Give a lecture
15 Application of Statistics in Hydrology Flood frequency distribution Regression and correlation analysis Relevant chapter Give a lecture


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)  


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 4
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 3
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 3
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 2
6 Communicates using technical drawing 1
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 5
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 1
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 1
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 4
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 4
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 3
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 2
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 5
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 1
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 1
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 4 4
Total Workload: 105
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.2
ECTS Credit: 4