General Hydrology Course
Gain mastery in essential hydrology for geography and geology roles: analyse watersheds, water balance, flow regimes, and water quality, then convert data into straightforward reports and practical management strategies for floods, droughts, and pollution control. This course equips you with hands-on tools to tackle real-world water challenges effectively using accessible datasets and proven techniques.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This General Hydrology Course provides practical skills to analyse watersheds, quantify water balance, and grasp flow regimes and extremes. Master interpreting rainfall, runoff, baseflow, and groundwater recharge with real datasets and straightforward methods. Delve into water quality sources, pollutant loads, and land-use effects, then turn insights into clear reports and feasible management actions.
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Develop skills
- Watershed analysis: quickly delineate basins and extract key hydro-climate data.
- Water balance modelling: build rapid P-ET-runoff budgets using open datasets.
- Flow and extremes: estimate design storms, peak flows and drought risk swiftly.
- Water quality screening: connect land use to pollutant loads with simple methods.
- Practical mitigation: suggest targeted BMPs, stormwater and sanitation measures.
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