ERTH345-18A (HAM)

Catchment Hydrology

10 Points

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School of Science

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David Campbell

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Paper Description

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The theme of this paper is catchment hydrology—the study of the hydrological processes that contribute to the movement of water through catchments and therefore affect the catchment water balance. The focus will be on describing hydrological processes and providing hands-on experience with the measurement, analysis and prediction techniques available to hydrologists, with a strong New Zealand focus.

Topics covered include the measurement, analysis and modelling of surface hydrological processes at the catchment scale, emphasising river flow, evaporation, interception loss and hill slope runoff processes, and links between water quantity (flow) and management of freshwater quality via the National Policy Statement - Freshwater Management.


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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught via lectures and practicals, with online support via Moodle to guide student learning. The practicals form a very important component of the paper, and it is essential that students complete all of these.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Define the components of the catchment water balance and explain how these relate to a range of hydrological processes that occur within a catchment’s boundaries
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  • Describe the application of a range of techniques for the measurement of river stage and river discharge, taking into account the end use to which data are put, and the requirements for accuracy
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  • Define the term “river flow regime” and be able to apply a range of data analysis methods in order to explain how physical factors affect aspects of river flow regimes, and to describe differences in flow regimes between NZ river systems
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  • Discuss how the understanding of hill slope runoff processes has evolved during the last 100 years and has led to the development of contrasting, yet complementary, conceptual models of the process
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  • Describe the magnitude and drivers of the evaporation process for land surface environments, the major measurement methodologies and estimation methods and their limitations
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  • Explain how changes in land use management can bring about significant changes in catchment water yield, and describe the main measurement and modelling methods used to detect and study these changes
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Assessment

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There are no compulsory items of assessment but all assignments contribute towards the final grade for this paper.

The practicals are designed to promote an understanding of concepts introduced in lectures. In particular, students will be able to apply techniques to real situations and problems they may encounter in the workplace, and be able to communicate their findings in report form.


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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 40% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 60:40 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 40% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. The water balance, catchments and rainfall
9 Mar 2018
4:00 PM
4
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
2. Analysis of precipitation data
16 Mar 2018
4:00 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Analysis of flow regimes
23 Mar 2018
4:00 PM
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. River discharge measurement and analysis I
13 Apr 2018
4:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. River discharge measurement and analysis II
11 May 2018
4:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. River discharge measurement and analysis III
25 May 2018
4:00 PM
8
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Test
22 May 2018
12:00 PM
15
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
8. Evaporation estimation
1 Jun 2018
4:00 PM
6
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. Exam
40
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Recommended reading from:

Ward, R.C. and M. Robinson, 2000. Principles of Hydrology, 4th Edition.

Harding, J. Mosley, M.P., Pearson, C., and Sorrell, B. 2004. Freshwaters of New Zealand. NZ Hydrological and Limnological Societies.

Jellyman, P., Davie, T., Pearson, C., and Harding, J. 2016. Advances in New Zealand Freshwater Science. NZ Freshwater Sciences Society and NZ Hydrological Society.

Mosley, M.P. and Pearson, C.P., 1997. Floods and droughts: the New Zealand experience. NZ Hydrological Society.

Plus reading resources placed on Moodle.

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Other Resources

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Resources linked from Moodle.
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Online Support

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Online support will be provided via Moodle, which is accessible to all students who are enrolled in the paper.
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Workload

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There are 11 lectures and 10 2-hour practical sessions. Many of the practical assignments utilise Microsoft Excel, and a high level of skills will be developed for analysis of hydrological datasets. While some of the practical assignments can be completed during practical classes, others will need to be completed in students’ own time. A 300-level 10-point paper in any of the science subjects offered by the University of Waikato typically involves less than 40 hours of supervised study and it is assumed that up to 60 hours will be spent in private study by an ‘average’ student.


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Linkages to Other Papers

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ERTH548 and ERTH547 (subject to approval of the earth sciences graduate coordinator).


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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: ERTH245 or ERTH246

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ERTH341

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