Course Description
Solutions of surface and subsurface flow and transport problems including finite difference, finite element, and boundary integral methods. Analytic techniques include Laplace-, z-, and Fourier-transform, complex variable, and separation of variables methods. Application to problems commonly found in the environmental field, including capture zones, particle-tracking, advection-dispersion, and non-aqueous phase liquids.
Athena Title
HYDROLOGIC MODELS
Prerequisite
GEOL 8700 or FORS 4120/6120 or WASR 4500/6500
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course focuses on the quantitative solution to surface and subsurface hydrologic problems. Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to apply statistical and deterministic models to address common hydrologic questions. Because of the emphasis on the underlying mathematical and numerical principles, they will not be limited in the models they may use.
Topical Outline
1. Hydrologic models 2. Statistical models 3. Analog models 4. Differential equations 1. Flow and transport equations 2. Finite difference methods 3. Finite element methods 4. Boundary integral methods 5. Analytical solutions 5. Application to common hydrologic problems