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102-0468-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-ERDW , D-BAUG
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Watershed Modelling

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Paolo Burlando, Prof. Dr. Peter Molnar
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:27

Abstract

Introduction to watershed modelling: calibrate and validate models, apply and interpret semi- and fully- distributed continuous watershed models; GIS in hydrological applications,

Objective

Watershed Modelling is a course in the Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Programme. It is a practical course in which the students learn to (a) use GIS in hydrological applications, (b) calibrate and validate models, (c) apply and interpret semi- and fully- distributed continuous watershed models, and (d) discuss several modelling case studies. This course is a follow up of Hydrology 2 and requires solid computer skills.

Content

- Introduction to watershed modelling - GIS in watershed modelling (ArcGIS exercise) - Calibration and validation of models - Semi-distributed modelling with PRMS (model description, application) - Distributed watershed modelling with TOPKAPI (model descirption, application) - Modelling applications and case studies (climate change scenarios, land use change, basin erosion)

Resources

Literature

- Lecture presentations - Exercise documentation - Relevant scientific papers all posted on the course website

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes
Uebungen, Berichte, Vorträge während des Semesters gelten gleichzeitig als Semesterleistung. Die Gesamtnote ergibt sich zu 40% aus der Benotung der Semesterleistung und zu 60% aus der Benotung der mündlichen Sessionsprüfung. Eine bestandene Semesterleistung muss bei einer Wiederholung der Sessionsprüfung nicht wiederholt werden. Die Uebungen/Berichte/Vorträge dürfen auf Deutsch oder Englisch verfasst werden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Watershed Modelling
  • Tue 12:45-14:30 (HIL E 6)
  • 06.05 Date 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 6)
2 h weekly

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