| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrology | BSM301 | 5. Semester | 2 + 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. EMRE TUNCA |
| Instructors |
EMRE TUNCA |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The objective of this course is to comprehend the basic hydrological processes for improvement and management of agricultural watersheds and perform fundamental hydrological analysis for design of water structures, surface drainage systems, and the projects concerning sustainable use of natural resources (soil and water). |
| Course Content | Hydrologic cycle/ Rainfall measurement at the meteorological station, Rainfall and rainfall measurement/ Analysis of precipitation records at the computerized project classroom, Analysis of precipitation records/ Evaporation measurement at the meteorological station, Evaporation/ Infiltration calculation at the computerized project classroom, Infiltration/ Calculations of groundwater flow at the computerized project classroom, Groundwater flow/ Flow velocity measurement with flow meter and discharge measurement on a small river, Flow measurements and data analysis/ Calculation of peak runoff of the watershed at the computerized project classroom, Hydrograph analysis at the computerized project classroom, Runoff/ Hydrograph analysis and calculation of peak runoff of the watershed at the computerized project classroom, Hydrograph and hydrograph analysis/ Estimation of annual water yield of the watershed at the computerized project classroom, Hydrograph and hydrograph analysis/ Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology at the computerized project classroom, Estimation of annual water yield of the watershed/ Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology at the computerized project classroom, Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Perform the measurements of precipitation, evaporation and flow practically. - Analyze precipitation, evaporation and flow records. - Make infiltration analysis - Determine design runoff rate of watershed using the methods based on rainfall-runoff relations. - Estimate the annual water yield of the watershed. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Hydrologic cycle/ Rainfall measurement at the meteorological station | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 2. Week | Rainfall and rainfall measurement/ Analysis of precipitation records at the computerized project classroom | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 3. Week | Analysis of precipitation records/ Evaporation measurement at the meteorological station | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 4. Week | Evaporation/ Infiltration calculation at the computerized project classroom | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 5. Week | Infiltration/ Calculations of groundwater flow at the computerized project classroom | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 6. Week | Groundwater flow/ Flow velocity measurement with flow meter and discharge measurement on a small river | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 7. Week | Flow measurements and data analysis/ Calculation of peak runoff of the watershed at the computerized project classroom | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 8. Week | Midterm Exam | Course Hours |
| 9. Week | Hydrograph analysis at the computerized project classroom | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 10. Week | Runoff/ Hydrograph analysis and calculation of peak runoff of the watershed at the computerized project classroom | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 11. Week | Hydrograph and hydrograph analysis/ Estimation of annual water yield of the watershed at the computerized project classroom | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Hydrograph and hydrograph analysis/ Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology at the computerized project classroom | Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Practice |
| 13. Week | Estimation of annual water yield of the watershed/ Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology at the computerized project classroom | Visual Presentation Practice Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Applications of probability theory and statistics in hydrology | Practice Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 1) BAYAZIT, M., “Hidroloji”, Birsen Yayınevi, ISBN 975-511-364-9, İstanbul, 2003. 2) BAYAZIT, M., AVCI, İ. ve ŞEN, Z., “Hidroloji Uygulamaları”. İTÜ İnşaat Fakültesi, Hidrolik Anabilim Dalı İnşaat Fakültesi Matbaası, ISBN 975-561-102-9 İstanbul, 1997. 3) OKMAN, C., “Hidroloji”. Ankara Üniversitesi Ziraat Fakültesi Yayın No: 1388, Ders Kitabı: 402, Ankara, 1994. 4) USDA, “Hydrology”. National Engineering Handbook, United States Deportment of Agriculture. Natural Resources Conservation Service, 1997. 5) HAAN, C.T., BARFIEELD, B.J. and AYES, J.C., “Design Hydrology and Sedimentology for Small Catchments”. Academic Pres, Inc., ISBN 0-12-312340-2, 525 B Street, Suite 1900, San Diego, California, 1994. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 40,60 |
| PY5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| PY7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40,60 |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Practice | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Total Workload | 102 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4.0 | ||
