ABE 6254: Simulation of Agricultural Watershed Systems
Semester: Fall (every other year)
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Characterization and simulation of agricultural watershed systems including land and channel phase hydrologic processes and pollutant transport processes. Investigation of the structure and capabilities of current agricultural watershed computer models.
Corequisites/Prerequisites
Working knowledge of hydrology and Fortran programming.
Course Objectives
- Investigate the nature and structure of hydrologic and transport models as they pertain to agricultural systems.
- Develop an understanding of several presently available models.
- Get hands-on experience with one model.
- Provide opportunities for presentation experience.
- Study applications of these models to specific problems.
- Develop an understanding concerning the selection and application of these models.
Instructors
Dr. Rafael Muñoz-Carpena
287 Frazier Rogers Hall
P.O. Box 110570
Gainesville, FL 32611-0570
(352) 392-1864 x287
(352) 392-4092 (fax)
carpena@ufl.edu
Dr. Gregory A. Kiker
291 Frazier Rogers Hall
P.O. Box 110570
Gainesville, FL 32611-0570
(352) 392-1864 x291
(352) 392-4092 (fax)
gkiker@ufl.edu
Use WebCT E-mail for Class Correspondence
WebCT Class website: lss.at.ufl.edu (click on Vista)
Class Materials
Material/Supply Fees
none
Required Textbook
Reading materials on WebCT and on reserve in department and library.
Recommended Reading
Class notes and material on WebCT.
Course Outline
| Week | Topics | |
| 1 | Hydrologic Modeling of Small Watersheds | Introduction Model Classification Model Overviews CREAMS-WT, GLEAMS, OPUS, FHANTM, ADAPT, VFSMOD-W, EAAMOD, AGNPS, ACRU 2000, ANSWERS 2000, SWAT 2000 Model Application and Selection User Interfaces, GIS, and Decision Support Systems |
| 2 | Hydrologic Model Components | Precipitation Infiltration Surface Runoff Evapotranspiration Subsurface Flow Erosion Processes Chemical Movement |
| 3 | Model Calibration and Testing | |
| 4 | Student Model Presentations | |
| 5 | Model Component Comparisons | |
| 6 | Model Application Examples | |
| 7 | Student Model Performance Presentations | |
Attendance and Expectations
The course will consist of three lectures per week, a term project, significant class participation, a mid-term examination, and a written critique of the models.
A combined lecture-discussion method of presentation will be used with extensive input expected from the students. Class attendance is highly encouraged since it is difficult, if not impossible, to make up a lost class discussion that, in many cases, will be composed of material drawn from numerous sources in the research literature.
The term project will focus on a detailed study of a particular watershed computer model including oral presentation of the selected model to the class, a written report on the model, and documentation of an actual application of the model by the student, to a specified watershed.
Grading
| Grading Scale | |||
| A | 90-100% | C | 70-74 |
| B+ | 85-89 | D+ | 65-69 |
| B | 80-84 | D | 60-64 |
| C+ | 75-79 | F | <60 |
| Grading Method | Percent |
| Model Component Presentation | 12.5% |
| Model Component Written Report | 12.5% |
| Model Performance Presentation | 12.5% |
| Model Performance Written Report | 12.5% |
| Midterm Exam | 25% |
| Written Critique of Models | 25% |
Academic Honesty
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. That office will provide the student with documentation that he/she must provide to the course instructor when requesting accommodation.
Use of Library, Personal References, PC Programs & Electronic Databases
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Software Use
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UF Counseling Services
Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals which interfere with their academic performance. These resources include:
- University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling
- Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling
- Center for Sexual Assault/Abuse Recovery and Education (CARE), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, sexual assault counseling
- Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling
This page was last updated on July 13, 2019.