31472 - Hydrology

Learning outcomes

Theoretical and numerical description of different aspects of the hydrological cycle. Analysis of instruments and methods for acquisition and elaboration of hydro-metheorological data.

Course contents

Statistical analysis of data and elements of probability.

Theoretical and numerical description and analysis of:

precipitations,

evapotraspiration,

infiltration, 

groundwater flow equations: grondwater flow equations, analytical solutions, parameters determination from pumping tests, groundwater flow and water works stability,

fundamentals of pollutant transport in groundwater,

Different class excercises will be developed. Students will be asked to prepare numerical works in order to be admitted to examination.

Readings/Bibliography

Class notes and universitary books on statistics and hydrology. In particular:
Bear, J. 1979: Hydraulics of groundwater. McGraw-Hill
Benjamin, J.R. e Cornell, C.A. 1970: Probability, Statistics, and Decision for Civil Engineers. McGraw-Hill
Eagleson, P.S. 1970: Dynamic Hydrology. McGraw-Hill
Moisello, U.  1998: Idrologia Tecnica. La goliardica Pavese. Pavia
World Meteorological Organization 1994: Guide to Hydrological Practices. WMO n. 168. Ginevra
European laws and local regulations on water management.

Teaching methods

Direct teaching with class exercises.

Assessment methods

Students can choose between take the examination after the end of the course following a scheduled calendar, or to take two partial examinations during the course period.
The exam will be given in written form with open questions, tests and numerical exercises

Office hours

See the website of Alberto Marinelli