James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

EA5016 - Hydrology

Subject Description

An introduction to hydrology, including surface water hydrology and groundwater hydrology as well as special issues. An outline and description of concepts and methodologies used in the analysis of hydrological processes and their applications in practice. A discussion of hydrology and related theories and technologies in the management of environment in general, and applications of hydrological principles in water resources management in particular. The special issues cover water resources issues in Australia and the world, water quality, water pollution and treatment, salinity, water-logging, surface-groundwater interactions, irrigation hydrology, seawater intrusion, the role of water in climate change and global hydrology

Learning Outcomes

• To gain an understanding of hydrological processes which control the occurrence, movement and distribution of water in the environment
• To develop both conceptual and practical knowledge of hydrological processes as well as the concepts and methods used in hydrological analysis
• To develop fundamental knowledge and skills in hydrology and related earth and environmental sciences including skills in the laboratory and field, map and photograph interpretation, analysis of hydrological data and application of information technologies in hydrology

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  EA2006 EA2400

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