Distance Learning Course in
Basic Hydrology for
professionals working in hydrological forecasting
and design flood analysis in India,
was organized by
National Water Academy(NWA),
Pune,
and
WMO from
12 March to 4 April 2012.
The course was designed to meet the needs of
hydrological forecasters who work with hydrologic
data, particularly in flood forecasting and and
design flood analysis . The course
is intended to provide an understanding of ground,
surface, and atmospheric forms of water and will
prepare the participant for its application &
further study in hydrologic methods and forecasting.
Upon completion of this
course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the elements of the hydrologic cycle
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Explain the rainfall runoff process
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Learn River
Discharge measurement technique; & Discharge
computation
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Describe the process of streamflow routing
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Derive a unit Hydrograph
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perform flood frequency analysis by HEC-SSP
software
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grasp a set of Flood Forecasting Techniques
The course will be centered upon 12 distance
learning modules developed by COMET and NWA. There are 9 required modules including a flood
forecasting case study. In addition students can
complete 3 optional modules based
on interest. Participants will be required to
complete an online quiz at the completion of each
module. While the modules can be downloaded directly
from the COMET
website. The course will also include two live events to be
attended via Web technologies at the start and close
of the course, as well as weekly online
communications with course instructors and fellow
participants. The live sessions and online
communications will allow participants to ask
questions, share their issues and experiences, and
learn more deeply by discussing the course content
with their peers and the instructors.
In addition to mastering the course content, each
participant will be required to complete a short
final assignment. Successfully completing the course
assignment and the online quizzes for each module
will earn participants a certificate of completion.
It is estimated that the dedication needed to
successfully complete this course is a total of
about 22-26 hours, or an average of about 8
hours/week. Controlling Officers of the participants
should be encouraged to release them of work
responsibilities during those hours.
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