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Course Information
Course Code 5620375
Course Section 1
Course Title ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING HYDROLOGY
Course Credit 3
Course ECTS 5.0
Course Catalog Description Hydrologic cycle, hydrometeorology, precipitation, stream ow, evaporation and evapotranspiration,
surface and subsurface water interactions, hydrograph analysis and synthesis, groundwater hydrology,
rainfall runoff models, flood frequency analysis.(Offered to non-CE students only).
Prerequisites No prerequisites
Schedule Thursday , 14:40 - 17:30, CZ17
Course Website http://courses.ce.metu.edu.tr/ce375/
Learning Management System odtuclass.metu.edu.tr

Instructor Information
Name/Title Prof.Dr. İSMAİL YÜCEL
Office Address Civil Engineering Department, Water Resources Lab. (K4 Building) Room 107
Email iyucel@metu.edu.tr
Office Phone 210 2487
Office Hours Course day

Course Assistants
Name/Title Araş.Gör. EREN DÜZENLİ
Office Address
Email
Office Hours

Course Objectives
Hydrologic cycle, hydrometeorology, precipitation, streamflow, evaporation and evapotranspiration, surface and subsurface water
interactions, hydrograph analysis and synthesis, groundwater hydrology, rainfall runoff models, flood frequency analysis

Course Learning Outcomes

- formulate problems related with measurement and analysis of precipitation data

- formulate problems related with Hydrograph Analysis

- formulate problems related with flood routing

- formulate problems related with statistics

- formulate problems related with groundwater

Program Outcomes Matrix

Undergraduate

Level of Contribution

Program Outcomes 0 1 2 3

1 An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

2 An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

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Level of Contribution

Program Outcomes 0 1 2 3

3 An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

4 An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

5 An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems

6 An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

7 An ability to communicate effectively

8 The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context

9 Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning

10 Knowledge of contemporary issues

11 An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice

0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution

Instructional Methods
The following instructional methods will be used to achieve the course objectives: Lecture, presentation, discussion, group work

Tentative Weekly Outline

Week Topic Relevant Reading Assignments

1 Introduction Chapter 1

2 Precipitation Chapter 3

3 Basin Characteristics and Streamflow Chapter 4-5-6

4 Basin Characteristics and Streamflow Chapter 4-5-6,

5 Hydrograph Analysis Chapter 7

6 Hydrograph Analysis Chapter 7

7 Hydrograph Analysis Chapter 7

8 Flood Routing Chapter 8

Hydrologic Data Analysis and Use of Statistics Chapter 9

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Week Topic Relevant Reading Assignments

10 Groundwater Hydrology and Flow to Wells Chapter 12

11 Groundwater Hydrology and Flow to Wells Chapter 12

12 Groundwater Hydrology and Flow to Wells Chapter 12

13 Fundamentals of RS/GIS for Hydrologic Application

14 Fundamentals of RS/GIS for Hydrologic Application

Course Textbook(s)
Usul, N., Engineering Hydrology (3rd Ed.), METU Press, Ankara, 2009

Course Material(s) and Reading(s)

Material(s)
Usul, N., Engineering Hydrology (3rd Ed.), METU Press, Ankara, 2009.

Reading(s)
1. Linsley, R.K., Kohler, M.A., and Paulhus, J.L.H., Hydrology for Engineers (Sl Ed.), McGraw Hill, New York, 1982.
2. Shaw, E. M., Hydrology in Practice, Chapman and Hall, London, 1994.
3. Viessman, W., Harbaugh, T.E., and Knapp, J.W., Introduction to Hydrology (2nd Ed.), Harper and Row, New York, 1977.
4. Wilson. E. M., Engineering Hydrology (3rd Ed.), Macmillan, London, 1983.

Assessment of Student Learning

Assessment Dates or deadlines

Midterm exams: Closed-book exams will be performed online. Formula sheet will be distributed. You may use
calculator. More detailed instructions regarding format and content of the exam will be given later in the semester.

Final project: This is take home research project that involves written report submission about the final
projects.The topics include remote sensing and geographic informaiton systems in environmental hydrology.

Course Grading
Deliverable Grade Points

Midterm 35

Final 55

Final Project 10

Total 100

Course Policies
Class Attendance
1. Attendance is strictly required and will be checked in classes.
2. For further discussions or questions, you can contact your instructors or assistant.

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3. There will be two mid-term exams and a term paper during the semester.
4. No make-up exam will be given without an official medical report, a copy of which should be given to your instructor by yourself.

Information for Students with Disabilities

To obtain disability related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact the course instructor and the
ODTÜ Disability Support Office as soon as possible. If you need any accommodation for this course because of your disabling condition,
please contact me. For detailed information, please visit the website of Disability Support Office: http://engelsiz.metu.edu.tr/

Academic Honesty
The METU Honour Code is as follows: "Every member of METU community adopts the following honour code as one of the core principles of
academic life and strives to develop an academic environment where continuous adherence to this code is promoted. The members of the METU
community are reliable, responsible and honourable people who embrace only the success and recognition they deserve, and act with integrity in their
use, evaluation and presentation of facts, data and documents."

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