International Distance Learning Program in

Advanced Topics in Hydraulics, Hydrological Sciences and Hydrometeorology for RA-II

National Water Academy(NWA), Pune, WMO, and COMET are organizing a International Distance Learning Course in Advanced Topics in Hydraulics, Hydrological Sciences and Hydrometeorology for RA-II for professionals working in hydrological forecasting and design flood analysis in Asian Region ( WMO RA II) , from 19 March - 4 May, 2018.

This advanced course is designed to meet the needs of hydrological forecasters who require more advanced training in selected hydraulic and hydrological modeling topics. This course is especially for the participants that have successfully completed the Basic Course or who have requisite knowledge on the subject.
 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

* Understand distributed hydrological models for flow forecasting
* Have a basic understanding of methods and techniques used in ensemble stream-flow prediction
* Describe basic features of the dam failure modelling process
* Understand various aspects of tropical meteorology, including rainfall analysis and forecasting
* Understand climate variability and change
* Define key motivations and purposes of performing forecast verification

The course will be centered upon 11 required & 5 optional distance learning modules developed by COMET and NWA.

COMET modules can be downloaded directly from the COMET website. All modules are written in presentable form in a manner to keep the reader engaged until he/she reaches the end. Similarly, quizzes for all modules are also constructed to test the knowledge gain of the reader.

The course will also include two live webinars to be attended by participants via Web technologies at the start and close of the course. Considering that in some places there can be constraint of band-width, these events are optional.

Daily online communications between course instructors and fellow participants is also possible through 'Course Forum'. Both live sessions as well as online communications will allow participants to ask questions, share their issues and experiences, and learn more deeply by discussing the course content with their peers and the instructors. We urge the participants to interact with us as often as they feel necessary.

In addition to completing the given modules & quizzes, each participant will be required to complete a short final assignment. Upon successful completion of the assignments and the online quizzes for each module will earn participants a certificate of completion jointly issued by NWA, WMO, and COMET.

It is estimated that the dedication needed to successfully complete this course is a total of about 48-56 hours, or an average of about 8 hours/week.

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