Optional module IV: Introduction to hydrological modelling Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025

Module name: Optional module IV: Introduction to hydrological modelling
Module code: W2-GF-S2-240
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject Introduction to hydrological modelling allows the student to be familiar with the basic method of mathematical modeling applied in hydrology and hydrogeology. The subject gives opportunities to know the importance of these studies, their scope and practical applications. The course focuses on practical components. During lessons hours the student has a chance to create itself a simple hydrological and hydrogeological models, analysis the results and provide prognostic simulations.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
the student possesses basic knowledge about aims and rules in hydrodynamic hydrological modeling focusing on surface water and groundwater [W2-GF-S2-240 _1]
 KGG2_U01 [2/5] KGG2_U06 [1/5]
the student knows the rules of designing and construction of hydrologic models in ArcSWAT and FEFLOW environment. Is able to creates simple models and interpret the results and its capable to creates prognostic simulatio [W2-GF-S2-240 _2]
 KGG2_U01 [1/5] KGG2_U02 [1/5] KGG2_U03 [1/5] KGG2_U05 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
laboratory classes [W2-GF-S2-240 _fs_1] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with a computer [d01] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03]  		course work W2-GF-S2-240 _1 W2-GF-S2-240 _2
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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