On completion of this module,, students will be able to understand and explain the coupled energy and water cycles from the global to the local scale; how water interacts with Earth’s surface and moves above and below it; how the energy and water cycles change as a result of natural and anthropogenic processes; the main tools of statistical hydrology and their use in applications to floods and droughts. The learning process will be based on use of real-world case studies.
The final grade for the exam is based on three components:
The evaluation of the three homework assignments given during the course. These must be submitted by the deadlines set by the lecturers and, in any case, at least ONE WEEK before the oral exam.
The written exam
The oral exam, which may also play a major role in determining the final grade.
Very important rule for admission to the oral exam:
All homework assignments must be submitted at least one week before the date of the oral exam. However, it is strongly recommended to submit them by the deadlines indicated by the lecturers, in order to allow time for feedback and for revisions based on the requested corrections.
The final grade for the exam is based on three components:
The evaluation of the three homework assignments given during the course. These must be submitted by the deadlines set by the lecturers and, in any case, at least ONE WEEK before the oral exam.
The written exam
The oral exam, which may also play a major role in determining the final grade.
Very important rule for admission to the oral exam:
All homework assignments must be submitted at least one week before the date of the oral exam. However, it is strongly recommended to submit them by the deadlines indicated by the lecturers, in order to allow time for feedback and for revisions based on the requested corrections.
- Docente: Antonio Annis
