Course Summary
This course will introduce you to the fundamentals of surface and ground water hydrology, with a focus on urban environments. Continuing growth of urban centres globally necessitates understanding of the function and dynamics of associated water catchments from a whole of water-cycle perspective. In this way complex issues around flood protection, ecosystem preservation, sustainable water supply and aesthetic utility can be managed. Major themes addressed include techniques to characterise urban catchment hydrology and stream functioning; storm water management from quality and quantity perspectives; the prediction and modeling of groundwater flow and contaminant transport; groundwater -surface water interaction; and eco-hydrological dependencies in urban catchments. A range of practical applications will be examined related to modeling and managing surface and groundwater flows in the urban environment. Strategies for conjunctive management of surface and groundwater in urban areas to meet water supply, environmental and economic objectives will be investigated.