CEE 4600 A (CRN: 92316)
Civil & Environmental Engr: Hydrology (A)
3 credit hours
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About CEE 4600 A
Theory of precipitation, run-off, infiltration, and ground water; precipitation and run-off data; and application of data for use in development of water resources. Credit not awarded for both CEE 4600 and CEE 5600. Pre/Co-requisite: CEE 3600 or CEE 3615.
Notes
Co-located with CEE 5600; Total combined enrollment: 60; Pre/Coreqs: CEE 3600 or CEE 3615; Open to degree and PACE students; Tech elective for both CE and EnvE
Section Description
The hydrologic cycle and relevant atmospheric processes; water and energy balance; radiation; precipitation formation; evaporation; vegetation transpiration; infiltration, storm runoff, surface energy balance, and flood processes. Routing of runoff and flood waters. Groundwater flow and the hydraulics of wells.
Section Expectation
This course combines a lecture format with some discussion. There will be two in-class mid-term exams, and a final exam. Except when there is a mid-term exam, a weekly problem set will be assigned that will require about 4-8 hours of time outside of class per week. The course does not require a textbook.
Evaluation
Expected grading:
2 exams: 30% each
Homework: 40%
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