OVERVIEW

Hydrology module

The module introduces the concepts of the hydrological cycle and of the transformation of inflows and flows in order to allow learners to be able to evaluate the response to meteorological events for different territories and land uses. The data analysis for the estimation of the probability of occurrence of rain events focuses on the extremes, i.e. flood events and drought phenomena and also brief rainfall events.

Description of the principal topographic and geomorphological characteristic used in the hydrological studies.

The more utilized models to define the Pluviometric Possibility Curves. Identification of the Istantaneous Unit Hydrograh; estimate of Flood Duration Curve, statistical consideration on drought phenomena correlated to the climate change.

The main steps in the management of water resources.

The arguments analyzed are strictly correlated to the Sustainable Developments Goals of Agenda 2030

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Hydrology module:

Allow the learner to be able to analyze a historical series of rainfall data to estimate the effects on the ground in different territorial contexts, using data processing software. The learner will be able to use cartographic software to estimate the main parameters necessary for a hydrological analysis of a basin. Set up a technical report outline on the topics covered.

Module of Hydraulic Constructions

• Characterization of free surface profiles in torrential, riverine, and critical riverbeds, and study of localized phenomena
• Understanding the functioning of hydraulic elements such as inlet and outlet structures in reservoirs, bottom outlets, gates, weirs, dams, lateral inflow and outflow for the design and management of components constituting hydroelectric plants (reservoir and run-of-river systems).
• Ability to effectively communicate what has been learned in the course using appropriate language.
• Ability to reason and communicate while working in the classroom to solve problems in the field of hydraulic constructions, also identifying one's own learning abilities during lessons.
• Social competence through a visit to hydroelectric plants and interaction with qualified technical personnel regarding the hydraulic functioning of the main works.

PREREQUISITES

no prerequisities are requested fot hte hydrology module

no prerequisities are requested fot hte hydraulic construction module

TEACHING METHODS

Teaching methods

Lesson in the classroom

Presentation of different scheduled relations

Tests using Wooclap

Comparison in the classroom among the students  of the relations requested

Final oral exam presenting a detailed relation on a subject chosen from the candidate among the different arguments explained during the course.

Exercises in the classroom

Visit to hydroelectric plants

Among the cross-cutting skills, we aim to develop the following competencies: Functional literacy (basic level) - the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms, adapt one's communication to the context, and use various sources and aids. Personal competence (basic level) - the ability to identify one's own skills, concentration abilities, and critical reflection regarding a task. Learning to learn (basic level) - awareness of one's preferred learning strategies, organization, and evaluation of personal learning based on comprehension and knowledge acquired.

We recommend that working students and students with certifications for disabilities or other special educational needs contact the instructor at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and examination methods that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning styles.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Hydrology module:

Description of course

General description of physical phenomenon that influence the hydrology and the statistical methodology applied to hydrological analysis. The principal concept of the hydrological cycle.

Model applied to analysis the rainfall data. Description of methods applied in the analysis of extreme and short events of rainfall. Model to define the pluviometry possibility curves. Identification of  Istantaneous Unit Hydrograh, estimation of flood duration curve. Main steps in the management of water resources.

All arguments are strictly correlated to the SDGs, in particular:

5 Gender Equality

6 Clean Water and Sanitation

11 Sustainable cities and communities

13 Climate action

Some workshops and seminars to explain how it is possible to correlate the classic hydrological arguments to the SDGs taking in into account the inclusion, diversity and equality aspects are proposed.

Hydraulic constructions module:

Essential contents: Open-channel flows: steady and uniform flows; possible flow conditions; localized phenomena. Intake and diversion works: typology, structural elements, design flow rates, and utilization curves. The examined works include mountain intakes, weirs, spillways, diversion channels, free surface diversion, complementary and control works. Storage works: reservoirs and dams. Structural and geotechnical characteristics will be examined, including gravity and arch dams. In relation to these works, elements of the profile design of spillway dams and energy dissipation devices will be explored. Accessory components: functionality and design of intake structures, bottom outlets, and surface outlets. Components of hydroelectric plants.

In particular, the topics addressed are related to the following SDGs:

5 Gender Equality

7 Affordable and Clean Energy

9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

13 Climate Action

During the course, a visit to hydroelectric plants is planned, with interaction with qualified technical personnel, taking into account also issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bras RL, Hydrology, Addison-Wesley, 1990
Chow VT, Maidment DR & Mays, LW, Applied Hydrology, McGraw-Hill, 1988
Dingman SL, Physical Hydrology, Prentice Hall, 2002
 Eagleson PS, Dynamic Hydrology, EGU, 2003
Maidment DR (ed.), Handbook of Hydrology, McGraw-Hill, 1992

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANGELA CELESTE TARAMASSO (President)

MARTINA LAGASIO

GIORGIO ROTH

LUCA FERRARIS (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/10800/p/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Exam

delivery of the reports requested during the lessons

presentation of a theme of your choice

oral examination

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Final evaluation

The goal is to verify if the student is able to synthetize, produce correct technical considerations, communication and presentation skills.

Exam schedule