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078-0202-00L 2 Credits NDS D-ARCH
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Urban Hydrology (EPFL)

Only for MAS in Urban and Territorial Design
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:39

Abstract

Lecturer: L. Rossi. This course addresses water management from a global point of view, including in particular the impacts of rain discharges on receiving environments. The qualitative aspects (risk of contamination) are considered as a priority, in parallel with the quantitative risks (floods).

Objective

The course aims to understand the means and issues of management and maintenance of sewerage systems, finalized to the control of impacts in receiving environments, and more generally to raise the importance of hydraulic management in the urban and territorial project.

Content

General introduction - Legislative aspects related to urban hydrology - Simplified design methods and technical solutions: from source control to solutions at the end of the network - Field visits

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
ungraded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the EPFL.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Urban Hydrology (EPFL)
**Course at EPFL**
No time listed 30 h semesterly

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