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TI 341: River Systems: Hydrology and Geomorphology

Lecturer:		Dr. Kevin Lynch
Course Credit:		5 ECTS
Office:		AC 102
Telephone:		091 495779  Ext 5779
E-mail:		kevin.lynchnuigalway.ie
E-mail policy:		I may be contacted through email. I will not, however, respond to queries if 1. the answer is available on BB 2. the email is not written in a courteous manner
Office hours:		Open door policy Tuesday 9:00 am to Thursday 16:00 pm

 
Course outline available here.

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The Course

Lectures:		Tuesday  4 – 5 pm IT 250; Wednesday  1 – 2 pm Room AC 215
Course Credit:		5 ECTS
Blackboard Policy:		Notes will not be posted on BB. Diagrams will be posted. Announcements    and information relating to Continuous Assessment will be posted on BB - It    is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check for these on a DAILY basis.

This course comprises of two sections. The first covers the basic concepts of catchment hydrology, covering the processes involved in the movement and storage of water within a river basin. An important aspect of hydrology is the quantification of these processes. The practical component of the course looks at hydrological measurement and involves field-based data collection and analysis. The latter part of the course introduces fluvial geomorphology: the study of the interactions between river channel form and process.

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Assessment

The course is 100% continuous assessment, comprising of a class test, an essay and three practicals. Continuous assessment requires students to engage in the material (lectures, reading and practical work) on ongoing basis. The three practicals are linked, therefore attendance at all three is essential.

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Learning outcomes

• Develop an understanding of the principles of a systems approach to hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of natural processes including the cycling of matter and energy
• Understand, and be able to use the terms, classification systems, and scientific language appropriate to the discipline
• Describe and record laboratory and field observations accurately
• Use appropriate field and laboratory equipment competently and safely
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses and interpret results
• Understand the concept of uncertainty in data collection and interpretation
• Conduct and present a team project
• Communicate effectively and professionally by written, graphical and verbal forms
  

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Topics covered

The water balance, precipitation, evapotraspiration, infiltration, soil and ground water, runoff, channel processes, channel form and behaviour, response to change and catchment management.

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Core Texts

Hydrology
Davie (2003) Fundamentals of Hydrology, Routledge, London

Fluvial Geomorphology
Charlton (2007) Fundamentals of Fluvial Geomorphology, Routledge, London

Additional texts
Ward and Robinson (2000) Principles of Hydrology, McGraw Hill, London
Shaw (1994) Hydrology in Practice, Chapman & Hall, London
Knighton (1998) Fluvial Forms and Processes, Hodder Arnold, London
Huggett (2007) Fundamentals of Geomorphology, Routledge, Abigdon
Goudie (1990) Geomorphological Techniques, Routledge, London
Miller (2005) Living in the environment, Wadsworth (ITP), London

Journals (available online)

Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, Geomorphology, Hydrological Processes, Journal of Hydrology, Progress in Physical Geography, Sedimentology, Water Resource Management

    

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