Grm 3221 The Chinese University of Hong Kong hydrology and water resources department of Geography and
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Resource Management (2/F, WFY Blg) Second Term, 2008-2009 Lecturer: Prof. CHEN Yongqin, David 陳永勤 (Rm224A, 2609-6539, ydavidchen@cuhk.edu.hk) Tutor: Mr. WANG Kai王 凱 (Rm219, 2609-6233, chesswangkai@cuhk.edu.hk) Lecture Time and Location: Monday 10:30-12:15, ELB 206 _________________________________________________________________________________ COURSE OBJECTIVES As a multidisciplinary science, hydrology deals with the occurrence, distribution, circulation, and properties of water that pervades, links, and drives various components and processes of the natural environment. The objectives of this course are to offer students a broad exposure to the basic principles, laws, and techniques of hydrologic science and engineering and to help students understand the water aspect of many environmental and resource management issues, such as water pollution, aquatic habitat degradation, and urban flooding. Students are also encouraged to integrate hydrology with other physical geography and environmental courses such as climatology, geomorphology, and landscape ecology to develop a comprehensive understanding of the water environment. In addition to classroom lectures, practicals dealing with hydrologic and climatic analysis techniques and local visits of flood prevention facilities and urban water supply system will help students gain technical skills and personal experiences in the utilization and management of water resources. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES Through a variety of teaching and learning activities, students will be expected to achieve the outcomes of understanding the concepts, basic principles, and applications on the following topics in the studies of hydrology and water resources.
COURSE CONTENTS Introduction to hydrologic science Hydrologic cycle and water resources Properties of water as a physical substance Hydrologic quantities and units Professional associations and scientific journals for hydrologists Precipitation and interception Formation and types of precipitation Measurement of precipitation Point and areal precipitation Double mass and frequency analysis The components of interception Influence of vegetation properties on interception Soil moisture and infiltration Hydraulic properties of soils Soil-water relationships Soil moisture release curve Measurement and calculation of infiltration Evaporation and transpiration Processes of evaporation and transpiration Estimating evaporation Potential and actual evapotranspiration Thornthwaite climatic water budget Monthly water budget bookkeeping technique Runoff generation and streamflow Runoff components and generation Streamflow measurement and calculation Stage-discharge rating curve Hydrograph components and analysis SCS Runoff Curve Number technique Rational method for peak flow estimation of urban watersheds Groundwater storage and flow Groundwater system and its interaction with surface water Characterization of groundwater flow Wells and groundwater protection Water Resources Management Water as a resource and water use Hydrologic impacts of land use Integrated watershed management Water resources in China World water resources READING ASSIGNMENTS Selected pages/chapters from the following books (* reserved in the Chung Chi Library) and other sources will be assigned for readings. All reading materials will be reserved in the Reference Room 220 of the GRM Department in the Wong Foo Yuan Building.
Uses and Abuses. Oxford University Press, New York. (UL: TD345 S67 1988) 6. Brooks, K.N., P.F. Ffolliott, H.M. Gregersen, and L.F. DeBano, 1997. Hydrology and The Management of Watersheds (2nd Edition). Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. (TC409 H93 1997) COURSE ASSESSMENT 1. Homework exercises (due 1 week after the lecture) 10% (5×2 pts) 2. Practicals 30% (5×6 pts) 3. Mid-term exam (March 2) 20% (MC, fill-in-blank, short questions) 4. Final exam 40% (MC, fill-in-blank , short questions) Practical SessionsPrac I: Use of Excel to develop unit conversion table and unit comparison graph Prac II: Sources of hydrologic data and developing hydrograph and hyetograph Prac III: Evaporation and climatic factors Prac IV: Climatic water budgets for Hong Kong and Beijing Prac V: Precipitation excess for a design storm on a small watershed Field Trip and VisitUnless permission due to special reasons is given by the instructor, all students are required to participate in the following two trips to be scheduled for March 2009.
Important Notice Your attention is drawn to the University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to breaches of such policy and regulations, as contained in the website http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/policy/ academichonesty/. Your assignment must be original except for source material explicitly acknowledged, and the same or related material has not been previously submitted for another course. You must follow the University policy and regulations to maintain academic honesty for achieving the teaching and learning objectives of this course. |
