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Introduction to Surface Water Data Collection Field Techniques
Course: WRT150LL

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2.0 Credit(s)   3.0 Period(s)   3.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T


Description: Hands-on experience in surface water data collection while stressing safe practices. Map reading and navigation, field inspections, accessing, collecting, and recording surface water data.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Utilize maps and global positioning system (GPS) units to navigate. (I)
2. Perform field inspections of surface water sites. (II)
3. Record data using best practices and appropriate forms. (III)
4. Demonstrate the steps and apply the methods for determining velocity, stage and discharge of streamflows. (IV)
5. Use and service field equipment at gaging stations. (V)
6. Compute discharge from streamflow measurements. (VI)
7. Apply safety procedures during all field assignments. (VII)
8. Identify high-water and point-of-zero-flow marks. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Navigation
   A. Topographic map
   B. Global positioning system (GPS)
II. Field Inspection
III. Data Recording
   A. Accuracy
   B. Use of data sheets (or measurement notes)
IV. Streamflow Measurement
   A. Measurement methods
   B. Width
   C. Depth
   D. Velocity
V. Field Equipment Use and Servicing
   A. Stage
      1. Wading rod
      2. Stilling well
      3. Float-tape gage
      4. Crest stage gage
      5. Wire-Weight
      6. Staff gage
      7. Bubbler systems
      8. Pressure transducers
   B. Velocity
      1. Rotating meter
      2. Radar
      3. Acoustic
   C. Data Collection and processing
      1. Headset
      2. Aquacalc
      3. Flow Tracker
      4. Data loggers
VI. Discharge Computations
   A. Data sheets (or measurement notes)
   B. Velocity
   C. Discharge
VII. Safety Procedures
   A. River safety
   B. In-water safety
   C. Bank safety
   D. Canal/channel safety
   E. Bridge safety
VIII. Indirect Measurement Identification
   A. High water marks
   B. Point of zero flow marks
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: September 24, 2013

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