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2026-2027 DCTC Catalog 
  
2026-2027 DCTC Catalog

CIVL 1256 - Hydrology



1 Credits
This course is an introduction to storm water management as it relates to the design of storm water conveyance systems, and ponds using various engineering tools. Students will learn calculating runoff, pipe design and sizing.

Learning Outcomes
Fundamental hydrology

Hydraulic devices

Detention design

Develop the ability to analyze spatial and tabular data and apply problem solving skills to engineering applications

Culvert hydraulics

Culvert design

Learn how to operate GIS software and utilize all data types

Hydraulics and hydrology in engineering

Fluid mechanics, hydrostatics, and hydrodynamics

Open channel hydraulics