MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

School of CE-EnSE

COURSE SYLLABUS
VISION
1. Course Code :
The Mapúa Institute of Technology shall be a global center of
CE141
excellence in education by providing that are current in content and
state-of-the art in delivery; by engaging in cutting-edge, high-impact
2. Course Title
research; and by aggressively taking on present-day global concerns.
: HYDROLOGY
MISSION
3. Pre-requisite :
MATH30 (Probability & Statistics),
a) The Mapua Institute of Technology disseminates, generates,
CE140-1P (Fluid Mechanics)
preserves and applies knowledge in various fields of study.
b) The Institute, using the most effective and efficient means,
4. Co-requisite :
provides its students with highly relevant professional and
None
advanced education in preparation for and furtherance of global
practice.
5. Equivalent Course :
c) The Institute engages in research with high socio-economic
CE410, CE420,
impact and reports on the results of such inquiries.
CEHC483,CEHYDR313, CEWJ323

6. Credit/ Class Schedule : 3 units / 4.5 hours per week

7. Course Description : A course designed to provide conceptual understanding of the hydrologic cycle and the
different hydrological processes such as precipitation, infiltration, evaporation,
transpiration and runoff. The course also introduces streamflow, groundwater flow,
measurement and analysis of hydrologic data, Philippine weather and climate.

8. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

PROGRAM
PROGRAM OUTCOMES OBJECTIVES
1 2
a. Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
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b. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret
 
data
c. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within
realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical,  
health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
d. Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams  
e. Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems  
f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility  
g. Ability to communicate effectively  
h. Broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
 
in the global and societal context
i. Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
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j. Knowledge of contemporary issues  
k. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary
 
for engineering practice

9. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

a b c d e f g h i j k
1. To gain basic knowledge of the scientific
principles governing the processes present in the
hydrological cycle that leads students to provide     
solutions to hydrology related problems of humid
countries.
2. To learn the principal methodologies and
techniques of engineering hydrology that are required       
in the planning, design and operation of water

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 resource systems and projects for the control and use
of water.
3. To provide an overview of the current state of
hydrology to serve as guide for advanced studies in      
hydrology and water resources engineering.

10. Course Coverage :

METHODOLOGY AND
WEEK TOPIC ASSESSMENT TOOLS
STRATEGY
Orientation: Mission-Vision of CE-EnSE, Presentation and Discussion
Course Requirements, Grading System
and Introduction to Hydrology
1 The Hydrologic Cycle Classroom PowerPoint
Presentation of the topic with
Water Budget and Mass Balance full illustration (photos) of the
Earth’s Energy Balance H-cycle
Units of Measurement and Overview of Lecture and Discussion HW # 1
Computer Programs Course Outcomes 1, 2
2 Soil types, components, water
movement and moisture retention Lecture and Discussion
characteristics.
Mass/weight/volume relationship
Quiz # 1
3 Weather and General Circulation; Course Outcomes 1,2
Temperature;
Humidity;
Solar Radiation;
Philippines Watersheds
Precipitation Concepts and HW#2
Measurements; Lecture and Discussion Course Outcomes 2
Clouds Physics
Interpretation of Precipitation Data
Streamflow and Control Device: Water Lecture and Discussion
Stage and Discharge
4 Methods of Obtaining Streamflow HW#3
Interpretation of Streamflow Data Lecture and Discussion Course Outcomes 2

Evaporation and Transpiration Lecture and Discussion Boardworks

Course Outcomes 2
5 Evapotranspiration and Reservoir Lecture

Evaporation from Pan Evaporation

Summary and Appraisal of Techniques Quiz#2
for Estimating Reservoir Evaporation Course Outcomes 2, 3
6 Hydrograph Properties, Shapes, and
Separation Classroom PowerPoint
Unit Hydrographs
Relationship between Precipitation and Lecture
Runoff HW#4 / Board work
Course Outcomes 2, 3
7
Estimating Volume of Storm Runoff Lecture/Sample Problem

Flow Routing

Occurrence of Subsurface Water

Soil – Water Relationship; Lecture and Discussion
Sources of groundwater
8 Aquifers
Groundwater Hydraulics

Well Hydraulics Classroom PowerPoint Quiz#3

Course Outcomes 2, 3
9 Concepts of Probability and Statistics in Classroom PowerPoint
Hydrology Presentation of the topic with
full illustration of the different

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 Role of Hydrology in Water Resources groundwater hydraulic
Planning and Management in the conditions and sample
Philippines problem discussion

Cont. Role of Hydrology.

Mass curve analysis and sediment Classroom PowerPoint

transport to reservoir Presentation of the topic and
sample problem discussion
10
Preliminary Evaluation;
Submission of hydrology related project Presentation of project &
by group discussion
Final Exam
11 FINAL EXAMINATION Course Outcomes 1, 2, 3

11. Course Outcomes Relationship with Course Objectives and Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes (CO) Course

A student completing this course Objectives Program Outcomes (PO)
should at the minimum be able % 1 2 3 a b c d e f g h i j k
to:
Knowledgeably discuss the
processes in hydrologic cycle
and probability concepts of
1 hydrology as well as 30
  
consciousness of computer       
programs that would aid in
providing solutions to
hydrology related problems.
Show ability to provide
2 computational solution to 35     
  
engineering problems related
to hydrology
Knowledgeably conceptualize
and design using hydrological
3 techniques in order to keep 35           
abreast with current and
contemporary issues.
Level of Emphasis, % 10 10 10 10 10 10 35 35 35 35 30 10 30 65 10
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Time Allocation, 45 Hrs 6. 6. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 6. 2. 4. 6.
8 8 4 4 4 4 0 8 0 4 8

12. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

General education component: 5%

Basic Sciences and Mathematics: 10%
Engineering topics: 85%

13. Course Evaluation

Quizzes - 30%
Home works/Seat works - 15%
Class Participation/Recitation/Board works - 20%
Culminating Project - 15%
Final Exam - 20%
TOTAL =100%

Passing Rate = 70%

14. Course Materials Made Available:

Course Syllabi
Handouts/Readings
Internet Sites

15. Textbook: Hydrology: Water Quantity and Quality Control by Wanielista, et al. (latest edition)

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16. Additional requirement of the course:

a. Honesty and punctuality in the submission of required course works;

b. Attendance to all class meetings of not less than 80% of the total required number of meetings per term

Average Below 70.0 – 73.3- 76.7- 80.0- 83.3- 86.7- 90.0- 93.3- Above
(%) 70 73.2 76.6 79.9 83.2 86.6 89.9 93.2 96.7 96.8
Final
5.00 3.00 2.75 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.50 1.25 1.00
grade

17. Other Reference:

a. Introduction to Hydraulics and Hydrology 3, Gribbin, c2007

b. Computational Fluid Dynamics – Application in Environmental Hydraulics , Bates
c. Hydrologic Analysis and Design, 3e Richard H. McCuen, Pearson 2005
d. Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering , 4th ed. Chadwick, Andrew, London: Spon Press, c2004
e. Introduction to Hydrology, 5e Pearson, Warren Viessman and Gary Lewis. 2003
f. Groundwater Hydrology, 3e Wiley Todd, Davis Keith. 2003
g. Hydrology and Flood Plain Analysis , Bedient P.B., c2002
h. Hydrology for Engineers, Linsley, et al., (latest edition)

18. Suggested Software: Hydrologic Engineering Center’s HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS

19. Prepared by: The Cluster

Cluster Head: Adriano, Arsenio

Members:
Encarnacion, Ronnie
Manalac, Sharon
Martinez, Ma. Luisa
Senoro, Delia
Tan, Fibor J.

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