Introduction to Hydrological Modelling - Online

Course structure

What you will learn

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate the standard types of numerical models in use in hydrology and water-related problems,
• Formulate the generic process of model design, building, calibration and validation,
• Recognise some of the uncertainties introduced in this process,
• Assess the model building process in the context of the system under consideration,
• Construct a hydrological model in a user-friendly environment and use it to assess climate change impacts.

Core content

• Introduction to the wide range of applications of numerical models to address water-related problems,
• Overview of the types of models applied; mechanistic, semi-empirical and empirical models. Why these different forms exist, and what are their strengths and weaknesses? How are they applied?
• Identifying the selection criteria and rational for a modelling approach,
• Introduction to numerical solutions and empirical solutions to model parameterisation and calibration,
• Recognising limits and uncertainties; validating the model. Recognising the importance of good data.

Speakers

Concessions

You can book a single course or any combination of the courses offered in Water Management May in the same year, and benefit from discounts.

• One course: £500
• Two courses: (£450 per course)
• Three+ courses: (£350 per course)