. "Water Management"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "Land surface hydrology"@en . . "7.50" . "GEO4-4404 Land Surface Hydrology covers the hydrological processes that interact with streamflow over a range of scales. It considers the mechanism of runoff generation in light of atmosphere and land surface interactions. In addition, it considers changes in the travel time and storage as stream flow travels downstream along the drainage network (routing). All these phenomena manifest themselves in the hydrograph or discharge time series that traditionally forms the starting point of hydrological analysis. \nThis course will impart the student with knowledge of the relevant physical processes and the implications thereof in the natural and built environment. It will also provide him/her with the capacity to analyze these processes quantitatively through a variety of models.\n\nAt the end of the course, students will be able to:\nCharacterize and quantify the hydrological processes that operate at various points and times within a catchment through measurements and modelling;\nAnalyze total catchment behaviour by means of hydrograph separation and frequency analysis techniques;\nPerform simple river discharge routing and interpret the results of more complex schemes;\nEvaluate the consequences of errors and uncertainty in measurements and modelling of catchment hydrological behaviour;\nInterpret stream flow data for design and planning purposes.\n\nContent\nThis course concentrates on land surface hydrology and the ways by which it is influenced by different environmental factors, including man. The course focuses on quantitative analyses, including modelling, and offers students an opportunity to improve their analytical skills and understanding of hydrology. The course content will be applied directly during practicals and in the individual assignment that the student has to complete over the duration of the course.\nThis course will be taught on the basis of a textbook and a reader comprising the exercises, additional background materials and articles. Details are published in the course guide.\n\nAcademic skills\nOnce completed, the student\nHas obtained expertise in the field of understanding / modelling / simulation of key underlying processes in the field of study;\nHas obtained the ability to integrate / interpolate / extrapolate (incomplete) knowledge at a high level including information gathered from research-articles;\nIs able to think / develop / apply (partly) original ideas in a (semi) research context;\nDemonstrates skills for pursuing (advanced) research in a (sub) field." . . "Presential"@en . "TRUE" . . "Master in Earth Surface and Water"@en . . "https://www.uu.nl/en/masters/earth-surface-and-water" . "120"^^ . "Presential"@en . "The Master’s programme Earth Surface and Water involves the study of natural and human-induced physical and geochemical processes, patterns, and dynamics of the Earth’s continental and coastal systems. The main subject areas you will study during the two-year programme consist of the dynamics of coastal and river systems, (geo-)hydrological processes, groundwater remediation, land degradation in drylands and mountainous regions, natural hazards, and delta evolution on centennial and longer time scales.\n\nFocus on societal problems\nModern society puts increasing pressure on the natural environment. The Earth Surface and Water programme therefore focusses on imminent societal problems, such as society’s increased vulnerability to climate and environmental changes and to natural hazards such as drought, flood, and mass movements. It also addresses the threats and opportunities resulting from human activity on our physical environment, including the hydrological cycle.\n\nCore areas of research\nIn the Earth Surface and Water programme you will study the interactions between the natural and the socio-economic systems using quantitative and spatially explicit methods. It addresses the dynamic patterns and processes of the physical and chemical components on the Earth’s surface, shallow subsurface and the coastal areas. Understanding the historic and current processes will help to predict their responses to global change.\nThe programme contains field observations and laboratory experiments with the latest developments in remote sensing and computational methods.\n\nSome examples of the programme's societal and scientific questions:\nHow do river floods affect delta systems and their inhabitants?\nHow can we use natural processes under climate change to maintain safe - yet attractive and dynamic - coastlines?\nHow to leverage remote sensing for detailed monitoring of natural processes and ecological variables?\nWill we have enough water to sustain the world’s rapidly increasing population in 2050?\nWhat is the most efficient way to clean an oil spill that enters the soil and groundwater?"@en . . . . . "2"@en . "FALSE" . . "Master"@en . "Thesis" . "2530.00" . "Euro"@en . "23765.00" . "Recommended" . "equipped to work in both fundamental and applied research; career in applied research at government institutes, consulting firms, or industries; Knowledge of coastal and river management, land use, natural resources, pollution, and hazard mitigation; understanding the past, present, and future evolution of Earth’s environment, and human impact on this evolution; Potential career paths physical geographer, geochemist, and hydrologist."@en . "4"^^ . "TRUE" . "Downstream"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .