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HYDROLOGIC DESIGN

CIVENGR 414
Course Description

An introduction to the design of engineering structures which control and/or utilize runoff, emphasizing the sizing of structures to meet hydrologic uncertainty. Applies principles and techniques from several disciplines, including hydrology, hydraulics, probability and statistics. Specific techniques include flood frequency analysis; risk analysis; design storm and historic storm techniques; rainfall-runoff modeling.

Prerequisties

CIVENGR/GLE 291 and CIVENGR 311 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.56

14.22% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

3.7% from Historical

A Rate
50%

27.27% from Historical

Class Size
8

-42.86% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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