Course - Modelling Water Resources - TVM5171
TVM5171 - Modelling Water Resources
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 4 hours | A |
Course content
The course treats modelling of water resources with a special focus on reservoirs and hydropower. Main topics: Water storage, multipurpose reservoirs, modelling hydropower systems, modelling systems with multiple/competing use of water. Environmental effects of regulation, environmental design, water consumption, use of models for assessing impacts and mitigation. Effects of changes in climate and land use, downscaling and use of climate data and simulation of effects of climate and land use changes.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The candidate should have an overview of the main challenges facing water resources management today and the central issues for the future - with a focus on climate and land use changes. The candidate should have a thorough knowledge of environmental impacts of river regulations and methods to assess and mitigate impacts. Further, the candidate should be familiar with the application of numerical models to simulate issues related to water resources management, and be able to understand and present outcome of such simulations. Finally the candidate should obtain knowledge of the most up to date measures of sustainability used in the assessment of water resources. Skills: The student should be able to apply a number of common computer tools in assessing impacts on water resources. The student should be able to understand limitations and strengths of modelling approaches and how results should be interpreted and presented. General knowledge: The course should provide a general overview of the current state of water resources and the challenges faced today and in the future. Knowledge of the methods used to assess the water resources and anthropogenic impacts on water.
Learning methods and activities
A series of lectures and seminars covering central topics in the course will be given. A series of exercises to illustrate how various models can be used in water resources management. 11 exercises and a one day excursion will be planned. At least 8 exercises or 7 exercises plus excursion attendance is required in order to attend the exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may be changed from written to oral.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge on hydropower systems and basic hydrology is recommended.
Course materials
Selected articles and book chapters.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Social Studies
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
A
Release
2024-12-02Submission
2024-12-02
09:00
INSPERA
13:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Summer UTS Home examination 100/100 A INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"