This document outlines a course on hydrologic systems modeling. The course aims to enhance students' understanding of hydrologic modeling to solve water resource problems. It will cover different types of models, spatial modeling, data handling, model validation, and time series analysis. The course schedule lists 18 weekly topics that will introduce key hydrologic concepts, modeling processes, specific models like HEC-HMS, and a student term paper. The course prepares students to distinguish model types, apply modeling to predict scenarios, and evaluate model performance and uncertainty.

1. CE-883
Hydrologic Systems
Modeling

2. Course Title Hydrologic Systems Modeling
Course Code CE – 883
Pre-Requisite Applied Hydrology
Credit Hrs (3,0)
Theory 3
Practical 0
CE883 – HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS
MODELING

3. CE883 – HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS
MODELING
Course Objectives
To gain an enhanced appreciation and understanding of hydrologic
modeling for solving real life problems of water resources engineering
and management
Course Outcomes
After completion of this course, students will be able to:
• Distinguish between empirical, conceptual and physically based
models
• Apply spatial modelling to physical systems
• Use data-handling techniques for a wide range of hydrological data
• Use the models to predict outcomes under given scenarios
• Apply appropriate validation techniques to the models
• Apply techniques of time series analysis for prediction

4. • Week 1
The Modeling Process: Modeling, Hydrologic Models, History of Models
Conceptual Fluid Flow Processes: Groundwater Systems, Porosity,
Permeability, Aquifers, Recharge, Discharge, Potential (Head)
• Week 2
Properties that Determine Groundwater Flow: Storage, Groundwater
Movement, Hydraulic Conductivity, Groundwater Levels
Selection of Fluid Flow Processes: Hydrologic Cycle, Sub-systems, Surface
Water Models
• Week 3
Transport Processes: Advection, Dispersion, Diffusion, Phase Transfer,
Degradation, Transformation, Contaminant, Sorption
Darcy’s Law: Darcy’s Law and its Application
COURSE OUTLINE
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5. • Week 4
Developing the Site-Specific Conceptual Model: Conceptual Model,
Complexity, Steady-state, Transient, Linear Flow
• Week 5
Developing the Simulation Model: Simulation Model, Flow Equations,
Transport Equations, Boundary Conditions, Sources, Sinks
• Week 6
OHT-1: 1st One Hour Test (OHT-1)
• Week 7
Solution Methods for the Simulation Model: Solution Methods, Time
Steps, Analytical Methods, Numerical Methods
COURSE OUTLINE
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6. • Week 8
Model Calibration, Sensitivity Analysis, Error Analysis & Measures:
Calibration, Parameter Estimation, Sensitivity Analysis, Error Analysis,
Measures
• Week 9
Model Performance Evaluation: Uncertainty, Bayesian Approaches
• Week 10
Review of Models Available in the Market: Review of Models Available in
the Market
• Week 11
HEC-HMS: Hydrologic Engineering Center - Hydrologic Modeling System
COURSE OUTLINE
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7. • Week 12
OHT-2: 2nd One Hour Test (OHT-2)
• Week 13-16
HEC-HMS: Hydrologic Engineering Center - Hydrologic Modeling System
• Week 17
Term Paper Presentations by Students
• Week 18
ESE: End Semester Exam (ESE)
COURSE OUTLINE

8. Reference Books
1. R. H. McCuen, Modeling Hydrologic Change: Statistical Methods, Lewis
Publishers, 2002.
2. Keith Beven, Rainfall-Runoff Modelling: The Primer, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
3. Malcolm G. Anderson & Paul D. Bates (Ed.), Model Validation: Perspectives in
Hydrological Science (1st Edition), John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
4. Daniel H. Hoggan, Computer-Assisted Floodplain Hydrology and Hydraulics (2nd
Edition), McGraw-Hill, 1996.
5. W.-H. Chiang & W. Kinzelbach, 3-D Groundwater Modeling with PMWIN (with CD-
ROM), Springer-Verlag, 2001.
6. Mary Anderson & William Woessner, Applied Groundwater Modeling, Academic
Press, 1992.
7. R. H. McCuen, Hydrologic Analysis and Design (2nd Edition), Prentice-Hall, 1997.
8. V. P. Singh, Hydrologic Systems: Watershed Modeling, Prentice-Hall, 1989.
9. Dean Djokic (Ed.), David R. Maidment, Hydrologic and Hydraulic Modeling
Support with Geographic Information Systems, ESRI Press, 2000.
CE883 – HYDROLOGIC SYSTEMS
MODELING