General Hydrology Course
Gain essential hydrology skills for geography and geology roles in Zambia: analyse watersheds, water balances, river flows, and water quality. Turn data into straightforward reports and actionable plans to manage floods, droughts, and pollution effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This General Hydrology Course builds hands-on skills to study watersheds, calculate water balances, and grasp flow patterns and extreme events. Master interpreting rainfall, runoff, baseflow, and groundwater recharge with real data and straightforward tools. Examine water quality issues, pollutant sources, and land-use effects, then craft clear reports and practical management solutions suited for Zambian contexts.
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Develop skills
- Watershed analysis: quickly outline basins and gather key hydro-climate data.
- Water balance modelling: create simple P-ET-runoff budgets with open data sources.
- Flow regimes and extremes: assess design storms, peak flows, and drought risks swiftly.
- Water quality assessment: connect land use to pollutant loads using basic techniques.
- Practical mitigation: recommend focused BMPs, stormwater, and sanitation strategies.
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