Hydrological Modelling

Models and information systems are important tools for water management. This course focuses on different types of models and these are used to describe the flow of water and substances

• Course structure

  Modules

  1. Computer Exercises, 5 credits 
  2. Modelling Methods, 4 credits 
  3. Individual Modelling Project, 6 credits 

  Teaching format

  Instruction consists of lectures, seminars, exercises (computer exercises), project work and laboratory work.

  Learning outcomes

  After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:

  • perform hydrological and geoscientific calculations using mathematical and numerical methods
  • describe different types of models and modeling methods
  • independently choose and apply suitable modeling methods for a given problem in hydrology and geosciences
  • apply hydrological and geoscientific models and critically discuss model results.

  Assessment

  For details see syllabus.

  Examiner

  Mattias Winterdahl

• Schedule
  The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.

• Course literature

  Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

  • Course literature GE8034 valid from AU 2021

• Course reports
  • Course report GE8034 AU 2021

• Contact

  Registration is normally done at the beginning of each semester. 

  Student office
  Kerstin Hörnby
  E-mail: kerstin.hornby@natgeo.su.se

  Study counsellor
  Maria Damberg
  E-mail: maria.damberg@natgeo.su.se

  Course responsible
  Mattias Winterdahl
  E-mail: mattias.winterdahl@natgeo.su.se