Fluvial Studies and Water Resources 2

Code:

PRODEC054

Acronym:

EFRHII

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Eng.- Hydraulics, Water Res., Environment

Instance: 2023/2024 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Civil and Georesources Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	1	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To present relevant basic concepts and main formulation and methods related to water balance analysis, assessment and mitigation of extreme situations and water resources management.

Learning outcomes and competences

To apply the concepts and methods presented. To characterize the different components of the water balance and associated risks and uncertainties. To link the different instruments involved in water resources management.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The dimensions of water systems; Water balance; Uncertainty treatment; Climate changes and variability; Vulnerability and risk analysis related to floods and droughts; Risk adaptation and mitigation; Special plans of planning; Water resources management.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

The application of methods and concepts presented enables achieving the knowledge needed for the analysis of water systems and water resources management.

Mandatory literature

Dingman, S. L.; Physical Hydrology, Waveland Press, 2002.
Ünver, I. H. O., Gupta, R,; Water resources management – cross cutting principles, World Water Council Thematic Center, 2002.
Biswas, A. K.; Water Resources – Environmental Planning, Management, and Development. Mc Graw Hill, 1997.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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