NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

FARGO, ND

   

 

 

                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Instructor:      Dr. Peter G. Oduor

Office phone: 231-7145

E-mail:            Peter.Oduor@ndsu.nodak.edu

Homepage:     www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/oduor/

Office:            227 STVN

Office Hours: Any time by appointment

 

 

 

Lectures:  LEC (4:30 – 5:45) TF in EE 123

 

 

Text(s):

  1. Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis – Philip B. Bedient / Huber C. Wayne  (2002)

 

 

Prerequisites: CE 309 – Fluid Mechanics and CE 408 – Water Resources and Supply

 

Course Description:

 

Hydrologic principles involved in the estimation of design flows and design hydrographs for hydraulic structures re covered in this course.  Hydrologic cycle and its components, water budget analysis, runoff volume and peak flow estimation, hydrographic analysis, flow frequency analysis, flow routing through channels and reservoirs, and hydrologic design and modeling are some of the topics included in the course.

 

 

Course objectives:  On completion of this course the students will be able to: -

 

  1. estimate and analyze components of the hydrologic cycle such as precipitation, evaporation, infiltration and runoff (a, c, e, k)
  2. apply water budget analysis (a, c, e)
  3. estimate flows and volumes for the design of hydraulic structures (a, c, e, k)
  4. route flows through reservoirs and open channels (a, k)
  5. apply flow-frequency analysis techniques (a, k)
  6. model hydrologic systems (a, e, k)
  7. collect literature and critically analyze current hydrologic events (i, j)
  8. write reports and make presentations of assignments (i, j)

 

Alphabets within parentheses refer to program outcomes listed below.


Program Outcomes

 

a          an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

b          an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret

data

c          an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

d          an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e          an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

f           an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities

g          an ability to communicate effectively

h          the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

            in a global and societal context

i           a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j           a knowledge of contemporary issues

k          an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for

            engineering practice

 

 

Computer Usage:

 

Professional versions of software are introduced for hydrologic computations.  Peak flow and runoff volume estimation, hydrograph generation, flow routing, and flow-frequency analysis software are introduced.

 

 

Evaluation:

 

Homework problems from the textbook and other projects will be assigned and graded.  Three midterm tests and a final will be given.  Graduate students will consult with the instructor (not later than the third week) on course related project, journal review or original research taken for graduate credit.

 

 

Grading:

 

 

Undergraduate Student

Graduate student

Homework

15%

10%

3 Tests

60%

45%

Finals

25%

25%

Other

 

20%

 

 

Points corresponding to letter grades will be determined by the instructor based on the class average.

 
 

Disability concerns:

 

Any student with disabilities or other special needs is invited to share his/her concerns with the instructor as soon as possible.  Every effort will be made to accommodate the concerns.

 

 

Academic honesty:

 

All work in this course must be completed in a manner consistent with NDSU Senate Policy, Section 355: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct as shown on the university web page, http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/policy/335.htm.

 

 

References:

 

WEB PAGES

 

BOOKS

 

Handbook of Applied Hydrology (Ven Te Chow, Ed.)

Water-Resources Engineering (Linsley et al)

Water resources Handbook (Larry Mays)

 

REPORTS

 

Handbook of Applied Hydrology (Ven Te Chow, Ed.)

Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the USWB TP 40

National Weather Service Technical Memorandum HYDRO-35

North Dakota Hydrology Manual by NRCS and NDDOT

 

TECHNICAL JOURNALS

 

Journal of Hydrology

Journal of the American Water Resources Association

Journal of Hydrologic Engineering

Journal of Water Resources Engineering

 

 

 

 

    

 

 


                                                                                 

 

                    CE 477 / 677

                     

        APPLIED HYDROLOGY

 

          Fall Semester 2004
 
North Dakota State University

 

 

 

     

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