Fall 2020 - GEOG 311 D100
Hydrology (4)
Class Number: 4090
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 11, 2020
Fri, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Jesse Hahm
whahm@sfu.ca
778-782-2234
Office: RCB 6141
Office Hours: TBA
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Prerequisites:
GEOG 213 or 214; GEOG 251 or one of STAT 201, 203 (formerly 103), 205, or 270.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to the hydrologic cycle, with an emphasis on the hydrology of British Columbia; description and analysis of the processes of water movement and storage measurements and analysis of hydrologic data. Quantitative.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course provides an introduction to the theory and techniques of the field of hydrology. Students will learn concepts and physical principles of water flow in the environment, as well as standard techniques that are used to solve hydrologic problems. The course is structured around the hydrologic cycle and will cover interrelated topics such as: precipitation, interception, evapotranspiration, snow and glacier hydrology, soil moisture, rock moisture, groundwater, runoff generation and stream flow. Case studies and examples covered in the course will emphasize the hydrology of western North America.
Lectures will focus on introducing key concepts to provide a foundation for their practical application in the laboratory assignments. The objective of the laboratory assignments are: 1) to introduce general approaches to practical data analysis (e.g., fitting relations to data, error analysis), 2) to provide experience in applying theoretical concepts to the interpretation of hydrology data, and 3) to introduce some of the standard techniques of applied hydrology (e.g., flood frequency analysis).
Note: No lab the first week of class.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
At the completion of this course students will be able to:
Describe the physical processes responsible for the transfer of water within and between the components of the hydrologic cycle
Describe the theory and application of standard hydrologic instrumentation
Employ standard analytical techniques commonly used in applied hydrology
Connect theoretical hydrologic concepts to current water issues
Grading
- Laboratory assignments 40%
- Mid-term exam (Synchronous) 30%
- Final exam (Synchronous) 30%
Materials
MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:
Lab Resources:
• Lab resources will be provided through CANVAS (SFU’s online learning management system).
Technical requirements:
• Internet connected computer for access to CANVAS (SFU’s online learning management system) and lecture/labs
• Access to web-based tools and resources such as Google Earth (https://www.google.com/earth/), and online content delivery platforms (e.g., Zoom) for lecture and laboratory sessions (recorded for later asynchronous review).
• Some exercises may require the use of a camera to take pictures and upload results (although alternatives are available if this is not possible). Synchronous course components (will be recorded for later asynchronous delivery):
• Weekly lecture and laboratory modules
• Midterm and Final Examinations (students must complete these during the scheduled timeframe)
REQUIRED READING:
Dingman, S.L. 2015. Physical Hydrology, Third Edition, Waveland press. ISBN-13: 978-1478611189; ISBN-10: 1478611189
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020
Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).