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Week One: 16-22 October 2017

The first week of the course kicks off with a live orientation session. If you haven't registered for it yet, please do so here. This week presents modules on runoff processes and measurement of river discharge by velocity area method. The Runoff Processes module (developed by COMET) explains how runoff occurs, both at the surface and below the surface. The quiz for this module is hosted on the MetEd website. If you haven't registered on MetEd yet, you'll need to do so before taking the quiz. The second module (developed by NWA) is about measurement of river discharge by velocity area method, and its computation. The quiz for this modules is taken on the course website. Both quiz scores will be tracked in your course gradebook. There is an assignment on discharge calculation that is also due this week. Download the Excel file that contains discharge calculation and assignment sheet, work out the assignment, and upload it through the dropbox before end of the week. Finally, after you complete your assignments for the week, answer the feedback questions. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please post your inquiries to the Course Forum. We are standing by to address any questions you may have with the content presented in the modules or about the assignment. 

By the end of this week, participants are expected to take all quizzes, upload a completed assignment, and provide feedback.