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There is a need to provide a course on flood analysis, modelling and management so that engineers have the knowledge and skills to cope with the impact flood events have on society. Engineers with such knowledge are high in demand in New Zealand and overseas, in particular since flood events may become more frequent and severe in the future due to climate change. There is currently no course offered at UC Engineering on flood analysis, modelling and management at postgraduate level. Consultation with industry suggested a demand for this type of course. Due to the global nature of flood risk this course will most likely also attract international students.
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: · Be able to explain the different flood types· Acquire and apply advanced statistical methods to analyse, assess and categorise floods.· Understand current theory and practice relating to flood modelling and develop computational skills to create a flood inundation model, and to carry out flood modelling.· Develop broad scientific knowledge about past, current and potential future protection measures to overcome challenges imposed by flood events. Contrast and critique flood protection strategies for a number of selected case studies.· Be able to explain during- and post-flood measures and judge their adequacy for a given situation.· Develop fundamental knowledge leading to sound understanding of socio-economic issues related to flooding.· Understand uncertainty issues associated with flood management and be able to communicate this uncertainty.· Apply the knowledge and skills gained on flood modelling and assessment of consequences to a real world case study by developing and applying a flood management tool with subsequent evaluation of the results.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department or the Programme Director. The expected level of previous experience is detailed in the course outline.
Markus Pahlow
Tom Cochrane
Domestic fee $1,102.00
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 Natural Resources Engineering .