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Extreme value statistics; Flood modelling and uncertainty assessment; Flood protection; Risk assessment; Damage cost estimation.
Flood analysis, modelling and management is an integral part of integrated river basin management and aims to reduce the likelihood and/or the impact of floods. The course will cover all flood types in theory, but fluvial and pluvial flooding will be the focus. Techniques and tools available for analysing, modelling and managing floods will be introduced in this course, followed by flood damage estimation. The development of flood management programmes incorporating prevention, protection, preparedness, emergency response, and recovery & lessons learned will also be covered. Consideration of risk and uncertainty are underlying themes of this course.
To gain theoretical knowledge and to develop practical skills in the analysis, modelling and management of floods.More specifically at the completion of the course, you will have acquired the following knowledge, skills and personal attributes. You will be able toexplain differences in flood types.apply advanced statistical methods to analyse, assess and categorise floods.describe current theory and practice of flood modelling. develop hydrologic and hydraulic models and apply these to a flood modelling case study.discuss measures to reduce flood risk.contrast and critique flood protection strategies.discuss socio-economic issues related to flooding.explain uncertainty issues associated with flood management and be able to communicate this uncertainty.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director. The expected level of previous experience is detailed in the course outline.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Markus Pahlow
Markus Pahlow , Alberto Ardid and Tom Cochrane
The assessment for this course will comprise two components – an assignment in four parts and a final exam -Assessment breakdown1 Flood analysis 15%Pahlow2 Flood forecasting15%Pahlow3 Interventions: Contrast & Critique flood protection/mitigation strategies10%Pahlow/Cochrane4 River flood modelling15%Cochrane5 Flood inundation mapping15%Cochrane6 Flood damage analysis10%Cochrane5 Exam20%Pahlow/CochraneNotes:1. All assignments must be submitted by the due date. Each assessment describes the penalty for a late submission. If a student is unable to complete and submit an assignment by the deadline due to personal circumstances beyond their control they should discuss this with the lecturer involved as soon as possible.2. Students in this course should first consult with the course coordinator before applying for aegrotat consideration (i.e. application for special consideration). The course coordinator will inform the student regarding the academic remedies that apply.
While working on the assignments you will be encouraged to talk with others and exchange ideas. This exchange of ideas is important and valuable. However, the work you submit must be your work and contributions from other sources clearly acknowledged. Taking others’ ideas and presenting them as your own is stealing, and is a totally unethical practice. Such practices will be severely dealt with in this course. Subject to approval of the Director of Studies.The following knowledge is expected:• Sound knowledge of undergraduate fluid mechanics, hydrology and open channel flow • Working knowledge of basic extreme value statisticsThe following skills are useful:• Spatial analysis using GIS• First experience with hydrological and hydraulic modelling• Python and R
Domestic fee $1,344.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Civil and Environmental Engineering .