AGRARIAN HYDRAULICS AND HYDRAULIC RISK
IDRAULICA AGRARIA E RISCHIO IDRAULICO
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 8 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Daniele Farina | Friday 9-10 a.m. |
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Course with optional materials in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in Italian. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
To provide students the basic knowledge of Hydrology, related to the type and regime of Runoff, both direct and fed by GW seepage
Principles of Water Budget, according to the metodology of Thorntwaithe-Mather are presented
Flood formation and forecast
Sediment transport
Program
The Water Cycle and the Water Budget
Thorntwaithe-Mather Water Budget
Runoff coefficient: direct and parametric evaluation ( Kennessy, Curve Number )
Hydrometry: methods, instrument and data elaboration
Curves of pluviometric probability
The USCS - CN method
The RUSLE method
Case-studies
Bridging Courses
Geomorphology, Geology
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Hydrology, accomplished through rigorous explanation and extensive examples, is reached by the students attending the full course, both in presence and online.
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
In-field practise of hydrometric measurements
Data elaboration in class
Final discussion of the survey
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
A direct explanation of the theoretical part and presentation of case-studies was combined.
Problem-solving of practical cases is aimed to develope a deeper awareness in students
- Attendance
The attending students are invited to assure an active frequence and participation to the classes
- Course books
A few books are suggested . Students are provided of Slide presentations of the topics
- Assessment
Questions and problem-solving, in class
Oral individual exam, ranging from 20 to 40'
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Students are provided of Slide presentations of the topics after each lesson.
Communication via E-mail is assured, beside the possibilty of private or group meeting in presence
- Attendance
Is not mandatory
- Course books
A few books are suggested . Students are provided of Slide presentations of the topics
- Assessment
Oral individual exam, ranging from 20 to 40'
- Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.
To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.
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